Sri LankaSri Lanka

Mexico

Compared with Sri Lanka, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Sri LankaSri Lanka = 1×

MexicoMexico vs Sri LankaSri Lanka
Overall verdict

MexicoMexico is about 1.04× 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 Mexico 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× MexicoMexico is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.09
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.08
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.96

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.10
    MexicoMexico LKR 519.60 USD 1.624
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 471.29 USD 1.473
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.09
    MexicoMexico LKR 494.64 USD 1.546
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 454.97 USD 1.422
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.08
    MexicoMexico LKR 1,973 MXN 109
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 1,820 LKR 1,820
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.96
    MexicoMexico LKR 34.87 USD 0.109
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 36.47 USD 0.114
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Mexico

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+70%
in MXN
64 → 109
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+211%
in LKR

It rose 70% in local currency, but 211% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Mexico's inflation.