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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 5,190 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,682 - Rs 5,507
Growth+18.6%
Last 6 Months
Average PriceRs 4,802 per sqft
Price RangeRs 4,116 - Rs 5,507
Growth+33.8%
Last 12 Months
Average PriceRs 4,468 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,834 - Rs 5,507
Growth+30.1%
Last 24 Months
Average PriceRs 4,078 per sqft
Price RangeRs 3,112 - Rs 5,507
Growth+77.0%
Recent Price Comparison
vs Last Month+2.3%
vs Same Month Last Year+30.9%
vs Same Month, 2 Years Ago+70.9%
24-Month Price Trend
Monthly Price History
| Month | Average Price |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | Rs 5,507 per sqft |
| September 2026 | Rs 5,382 per sqft |
| August 2026 | Rs 4,682 per sqft |
| July 2026 | Rs 4,618 per sqft |
| June 2026 | Rs 4,505 per sqft |
| May 2026 | Rs 4,116 per sqft |
| April 2026 | Rs 4,418 per sqft |
| March 2026 | Rs 4,221 per sqft |
| February 2026 | Rs 4,165 per sqft |
| January 2026 | Rs 3,936 per sqft |
| December 2025 | Rs 4,236 per sqft |
| November 2025 | Rs 3,834 per sqft |
| October 2025 | Rs 4,207 per sqft |
| September 2025 | Rs 3,972 per sqft |
| August 2025 | Rs 3,967 per sqft |
| July 2025 | Rs 3,960 per sqft |
| June 2025 | Rs 3,926 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 3,812 per sqft |
| January 2025 | Rs 3,356 per sqft |
| December 2024 | Rs 3,541 per sqft |
| November 2024 | Rs 3,112 per sqft |
Lands/Plots Average Price by Land Type
Residential
Rs 3,110 per sqft
Commercial
Rs 7,830 per sqft
Lands/Plots Average Price by Location
Colombo Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 11,547 per sqft+271.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 13428 active listings
Gampaha Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,862 per sqft-8.0% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 6582 active listings
Kalutara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,009 per sqft-35.4% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 2745 active listings
Homagama Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 3,014 per sqft-3.1% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 2120 active listings
Gampaha City Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,627 per sqft-15.5% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1490 active listings
Piliyandala Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 3,977 per sqft+27.9% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1338 active listings
Matara Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 2,259 per sqft-27.4% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1169 active listings
Panadura Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 3,356 per sqft+7.9% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 1037 active listings
Athurugiriya Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 4,675 per sqft+50.3% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 940 active listings
Kadawatha Lands/Plots Average Price
Rs 3,221 per sqft+3.6% vs. the Sri Lanka average
Based on 872 active listings
