Sri Lanka

Compared with China, using real observed prices.

Baseline: China = 1×

Sri Lanka vs

China

Overall verdict

Sri Lanka is about 1.45× China.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs China = 1×)

How to read this

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

China China = 1×

Sri Lanka is pricier →

🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.55
⚡ Utilities 1 item

×1.50
⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.30

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Big Mac 1 burger ×1.55

Sri Lanka ¥40.96 LKR 1,820

China ¥25.50 CNY 25.5

Observed 2024-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.50

Sri Lanka ¥0.78 USD 0.114

China ¥0.52 USD 0.076

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.36

Sri Lanka ¥9.66 USD 1.422

China ¥7.10 USD 1.045

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.25

Sri Lanka ¥10.01 USD 1.473

China ¥8.01 USD 1.179

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com