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Land Price Trends in Sri Lanka: A Buyer's Guide
Land remains one of the more accessible ways to invest in Sri Lankan property, whether for building a home, farming, or long-term appreciation. Prices vary enormously by district, access road, and whether the land is residential, agricultural or commercial.
Before buying land, verify the deed and survey plan, check for any encumbrances or disputes, and confirm the land isn't affected by restrictions such as paddy land classifications or reservations. It's also worth visiting the site in person to check access, water availability and soil condition.
Explore the latest land listings below, and use the price trend - powered by our Property Price Index - to compare per-perch prices across recent months.
Lands/Plots Price Trends in Sri Lanka
Last 3 Months
Average PriceRs 4,710 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,112 - Rs 5,274
Growth+18.8%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 4,489 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,112 - Rs 5,274
Growth+26.7%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 4,256 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,830 - Rs 5,274
Growth+18.8%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 3,852 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,018 - Rs 5,274
Growth+73.4%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month+11.1%
vs Same Month Last Year+33.2%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+65.3%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | Rs 5,274 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 4,745 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 4,112 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 4,418 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 4,222 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 4,164 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 3,932 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 4,234 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 3,830 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 4,203 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 3,967 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 3,966 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 3,960 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 3,925 per sqft |
| May 2025 | Rs 3,479 per sqft |
| April 2025 | Rs 3,568 per sqft |
| March 2025 | Rs 3,363 per sqft |
| February 2025 | Rs 3,810 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 3,354 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 3,541 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 3,111 per sqft |
| October 2024 | Rs 3,220 per sqft |
| September 2024 | Rs 3,018 per sqft |
| August 2024 | Rs 3,041 per sqft |
Lands/Plots Average Price by Land Type
Residential
Rs 3,022 per sqft
Commercial
Rs 7,689 per sqft
Lands/Plots Average Price by Location
Colombo Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 11,336 per sqft+275.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 13219 active listings
Gampaha Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,770 per sqft-8.4% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 6110 active listings
Kalutara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,032 per sqft-32.8% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 2392 active listings
Matara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,865 per sqft-38.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1162 active listings
Kurunegala Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 797 per sqft-73.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 896 active listings
Kandy Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,155 per sqft-61.8% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 792 active listings
Hambantota Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,239 per sqft-59.0% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 780 active listings
Galle Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,159 per sqft-28.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 753 active listings
Anuradhapura Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,042 per sqft-65.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 464 active listings
Nuwara Eliya Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,602 per sqft-47.0% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 464 active listings
