Sri LankaSri Lanka

Canada

Compared with Sri Lanka, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Sri LankaSri Lanka = 1×

CanadaCanada vs Sri LankaSri Lanka
Overall verdict

CanadaCanada is about 1.02× Sri LankaSri Lanka.

Average across 3 categories, 7 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Sri LankaSri Lanka = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Sri Lanka. A bar running right means Canada is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than Sri LankaSri Lanka Sri Lanka = 1× CanadaCanada is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.08
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.02
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.97

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.08
    CanadaCanada LKR 492.72 USD 1.54
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 454.97 USD 1.422
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.08
    CanadaCanada LKR 39.35 USD 0.123
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 36.47 USD 0.114
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.97
    CanadaCanada LKR 1,773 CAD 7.7
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 1,820 LKR 1,820
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.97
    CanadaCanada LKR 456.25 USD 1.426
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 471.29 USD 1.473
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Canada

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+14%
in CAD
6.77 → 7.7
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+67%
in LKR

It rose 14% in local currency, but 67% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Canada's inflation.