Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia vs Maharagama
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Maharagama where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Maharagama's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | Maharagama |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 61 | 62 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | 79 | 80 |
| Safety | 58 | 61 |
| Summer °C | 28.2 | 28.0 |
| Winter °C | 26.5 | 26.3 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | flooding |
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia vs Maharagama: the short answer
Maharagama comes out ahead on overall livability (62/100), only marginally above Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (61/100). The two cities diverge most on natural-disaster exposure. On affordability Maharagama is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 48 vs Maharagama 48, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia runs warmer in summer (about 28.2°C peak vs 28.0°C in Maharagama), while winter lows sit near 26.5°C in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and 26.3°C in Maharagama. On natural-disaster exposure Maharagama is the safer choice (safety 61/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and flooding for Maharagama.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Maharagama — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Maharagama — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Maharagama — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia or Maharagama better to live in?
Maharagama scores higher overall — 62 vs 61 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia or Maharagama?
Maharagama has the lower cost of living (cost index 48 vs 48; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia or Maharagama?
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia — summer highs reach about 28.2°C versus 28.0°C in Maharagama.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia or Maharagama?
Maharagama (disaster-safety 61/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, flooding in Maharagama.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia on our risk index.
How is the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia vs Maharagama comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.