
Sri Lanka Ranked Third Most Expensive Country to Buy a Vehicle

Aruna Shantha
11-Aug-2025 16:26:35
Sri Lanka was the world’s third most expensive country to purchase a vehicle in 2021, with prices averaging 1.75 times higher than the global average, according to World Bank data.
The Advocata Institute attributed this to high import duties and restrictive government policies, which they say have significantly limited vehicle ownership and hindered economic mobility.
The think tank noted that such policies have not only increased the financial burden on consumers but also reduced access to affordable transportation, affecting overall productivity and quality of life.
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