China

Compared with Sri Lanka, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Sri Lanka = 1×

China vs

Sri Lanka

Overall verdict

China is about 0.69× Sri Lanka.

Average across 3 categories, 7 items with data

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

How to read this

The centre line is Sri Lanka. A bar running right means China 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 Lanka Sri Lanka = 1×

China is pricier →

⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.77
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×0.67
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×0.64

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.80

China LKR 377.22 USD 1.179

Sri Lanka LKR 471.29 USD 1.473

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.73

China LKR 334.35 USD 1.045

Sri Lanka LKR 454.97 USD 1.422

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.67

China LKR 24.32 USD 0.076

Sri Lanka LKR 36.47 USD 0.114

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×0.64

China LKR 1,172 CNY 25.5

Sri Lanka LKR 1,820 LKR 1,820

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index