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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 4,913 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,563 - Rs 5,180
Growth+11.8%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 4,583 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,116 - Rs 5,180
Growth+22.6%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 4,320 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,832 - Rs 5,180
Growth+19.9%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 3,924 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,019 - Rs 5,180
Growth+71.6%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month+3.7%
vs Same Month Last Year+30.6%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+70.3%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Rs 5,180 per sqft |
| July 2026 | Rs 4,995 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 4,563 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 4,116 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 4,419 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 4,224 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 4,166 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 3,936 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 4,235 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 3,832 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 4,207 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 3,971 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 3,966 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 3,960 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 3,926 per sqft |
| May 2025 | Rs 3,480 per sqft |
| April 2025 | Rs 3,568 per sqft |
| March 2025 | Rs 3,363 per sqft |
| February 2025 | Rs 3,811 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 3,355 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 3,540 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 3,111 per sqft |
| October 2024 | Rs 3,221 per sqft |
| September 2024 | Rs 3,019 per sqft |
Lands/Plots Average Price by Land Type
Residential
Rs 3,056 per sqft
Commercial
Rs 7,742 per sqft
Lands/Plots Average Price by Location
Colombo Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 11,310 per sqft+270.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 13325 active listings
Gampaha Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,802 per sqft-8.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 6389 active listings
Kalutara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,011 per sqft-34.2% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 2683 active listings
Matara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,027 per sqft-33.7% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1029 active listings
Kurunegala Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 806 per sqft-73.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 958 active listings
Galle Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,156 per sqft-29.4% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 757 active listings
Kandy Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,159 per sqft-62.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 702 active listings
Hambantota Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,246 per sqft-59.2% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 671 active listings
Anuradhapura Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,072 per sqft-64.9% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 506 active listings
Nuwara Eliya Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 1,633 per sqft-46.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 387 active listings
