Purchasing Power: Compare prices of property in Asia vs Vancouver

Asia: Luxury home in Sri Lanka

This newly built luxury home is located in a sought-after suburb of Colombo city. The two-story home offers a spacious living and dining area, plus an open plan kitchen with fitted cupboards and granite bench tops. In total, there are four bedrooms including three attached bathrooms, several balconies and a roof top area, plus separate quarters for staff. Landscaped gardens provide the perfect outdoor setting, and the property includes three car spaces. 
–    www.lamudi.com

Property features
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
3800 square feet

Price: 22,500,000 Sri Lankan rupee or C$189,139

Vancouver: Bachelor pad in Killarney

If you’re looking for the flexibility of a condo with no rental or pet restrictions, this Killarney area studio unit is exactly what you’re looking for. This quiet corner unit is located on the top floor and is shielded from the traffic on Joyce Street and Kingsway. This location is close to transit, shopping, banks and restaurants. In 2012, the unit was renovated with new floors, new paint and new kitchen. Parking is shared and is currently on a first-come-first serve basis. 
–    www.magsen.ca

Property features
Bedrooms: 0
Bathrooms: 1
410 square feet

Price: $185,000

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