Sri LankaSri Lanka

Norway

Compared with Sri Lanka, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Sri LankaSri Lanka = 1×

NorwayNorway vs Sri LankaSri Lanka
Overall verdict

NorwayNorway is about 1.44× Sri LankaSri Lanka.

Average across 3 categories, 6 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 Norway 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× NorwayNorway is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.57
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.45
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.32

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.57
    NorwayNorway LKR 738.44 USD 2.308
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 471.29 USD 1.473
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.57
    NorwayNorway LKR 712.53 USD 2.227
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 454.97 USD 1.422
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.45
    NorwayNorway LKR 52.79 USD 0.165
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 36.47 USD 0.114
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.32
    NorwayNorway LKR 2,405 NOK 76
    Sri LankaSri Lanka LKR 1,820 LKR 1,820
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index

See what really changed Norway

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+33%
in NOK
57 → 76
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+91%
in LKR

It rose 33% in local currency, but 91% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Norway's inflation.