Purchasing Power: Sri Lanka vs Vancouver

This week’s excerpt compares properties in both Ceylon and Vancouver 

Purchasing Power
Compare prices of property in Asia vs Vancouver

Asia: Eco-friendly luxury home in Sri Lanka

This architecturally-designed, three-bedroom home is located in a peaceful residential neighbourhood close to Pitta Kotte junction, in greater Colombo. The house offers a balcony, garage, secure parking and garden. The property stands out for its eco-friendly features, including the inclusion of solar-heated hot water.
–    www.lamudi.com

Features
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Size: 3000 square feet

Price: 23,000,000 Sri Lanka rupee or C$200,915 

Vancouver: Affordable one bedroom in East Vancouver

This bright, south-facing one bedroom condo features an enclosed balcony and many upgrades including a new fireplace, newer light fixtures, ceiling, ventilation fan, bathroom hardware and basin, kitchen sink, oven, and garburator. The unit includes in-suite laundry, one underground parking stall and a storage locker. The rain-screened building includes warranty and is just steps to the Kingsway bus stops, shopping and restaurants. 
–    www.rebeccapun.net

Features:
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Space: 579 square feet

Price: $215,000