| Halifax | Colombo | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.51 | USD 68.93 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.48 | USD 10.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 156.49 | USD 70.41 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.84 | USD 0.57 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.30 | USD 0.19 |