Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Sri Lanka 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sri Lanka is 52.0% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sri Lanka is 59.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Sri Lanka are 77.0% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sri Lanka are 66.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Sri Lanka are 40.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sri Lanka is 83.6% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (₨6,266.94) |
C$3.74 (₨937.50) |
-85.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (₨25,067.76) |
C$25.93 (₨6,500.00) |
-74.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (₨3,760.16) |
C$9.77 (₨2,450.00) |
-34.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (₨2,005.42) |
C$2.95 (₨740.00) |
-63.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (₨2,005.42) |
C$3.99 (₨1,000.00) |
-50.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.32 (₨1,332.91) |
C$3.22 (₨807.89) |
-39.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.92 (₨731.91) |
C$0.84 (₨209.37) |
-71.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.37 (₨595.09) |
C$0.40 (₨100.88) |
-83.0 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.07 (₨770.78) |
C$2.08 (₨522.55) |
-32.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.34 (₨837.44) |
C$0.62 (₨155.77) |
-81.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (₨573.03) |
C$0.44 (₨110.87) |
-80.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.91 (₨1,230.10) |
C$2.13 (₨534.12) |
-56.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.89 (₨1,725.94) |
C$7.24 (₨1,814.66) |
+5.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.54 (₨1,889.56) |
C$2.44 (₨612.13) |
-67.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.51 (₨2,382.88) |
C$4.23 (₨1,061.13) |
-55.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.59 (₨649.27) |
C$3.51 (₨878.84) |
+35.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 (₨228.99) |
C$0.48 (₨121.16) |
-47.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.44 (₨611.39) |
C$2.44 (₨610.54) |
-0.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (₨641.17) |
C$0.72 (₨179.30) |
-72.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.67 (₨418.48) |
C$0.57 (₨142.13) |
-66.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.61 (₨404.36) |
C$0.50 (₨124.56) |
-69.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (₨911.36) |
C$0.96 (₨239.80) |
-73.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.46 (₨615.99) |
C$0.63 (₨158.10) |
-74.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 (₨4,512.20) |
C$15.96 (₨4,000.00) |
-11.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.05 (₨1,015.43) |
C$2.62 (₨656.50) |
-35.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 (₨1,133.64) |
C$3.29 (₨825.88) |
-27.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (₨5,013.55) |
C$13.16 (₨3,300.00) |
-34.2 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (₨877.37) |
C$0.20 (₨50.00) |
-94.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 (₨25,569.12) |
C$6.98 (₨1,750.00) |
-93.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 (₨1,128.05) |
C$0.60 (₨150.00) |
-86.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (₨847.20) |
C$0.71 (₨177.03) |
-79.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (₨9,525.75) |
C$1.20 (₨300.00) |
-96.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.56 (₨391.87) |
C$1.40 (₨352.09) |
-10.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (₨9,921,820.52) |
C$39,891.87 (₨10,000,000.00) |
+0.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,306.43 (₨6,845,110.34) |
C$51,360.79 (₨12,875,000.00) |
+88.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.61 (₨52,795.64) |
C$57.50 (₨14,414.66) |
-72.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.90 (₨15,016.44) |
C$5.25 (₨1,315.27) |
-91.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.79 (₨21,253.96) |
C$19.06 (₨4,777.74) |
-77.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$58.26 (₨14,603.86) |
C$16.70 (₨4,187.50) |
-71.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.09 (₨7,041.01) |
C$8.02 (₨2,010.00) |
-71.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.91 (₨3,987.03) |
C$4.79 (₨1,200.00) |
-69.9 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,066.05 (₨267,235.33) |
C$46.60 (₨11,680.56) |
-95.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,283.50 (₨5,084,619.04) |
C$750.85 (₨188,222.22) |
-96.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.51 (₨19,179.60) |
C$28.03 (₨7,026.32) |
-63.4 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.93 (₨14,270.43) |
C$19.03 (₨4,769.23) |
-66.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$122.45 (₨30,695.89) |
C$101.72 (₨25,500.00) |
-16.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.78 (₨36,795.43) |
C$45.75 (₨11,468.75) |
-68.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,822.67 (₨456,902.54) |
C$453.67 (₨113,724.57) |
-75.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,599.57 (₨400,975.34) |
C$206.73 (₨51,822.57) |
-87.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,874.81 (₨720,650.62) |
C$1,046.65 (₨262,372.42) |
-63.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,495.26 (₨625,505.09) |
C$316.54 (₨79,350.00) |
-87.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.39 (₨153,762.63) |
C$449.05 (₨112,566.58) |
-26.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$500.18 (₨125,384.98) |
C$136.88 (₨34,313.21) |
-72.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Sri Lanka Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,149.07 (₨1,040,078.72) |
C$277.80 (₨69,637.96) |
-93.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.05 | 13.50 | +167.2 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2026 | 22 May 2026 | |
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