- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 ₨ (Taka 1,176) | Taka 328 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 ₨ (Taka 676) | Taka 415 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (Taka 353) | Taka 169 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (Taka 141) | Taka 74 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 ₨ (Taka 240) | Taka 97 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ₨ (Taka 430) | Taka 63 | + 584% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 ₨ (Taka 790) | Taka 359 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 ₨ (Taka 177) | Taka 146 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (Taka 75) | Taka 24 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ₨ (Taka 279) | Taka 304 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 225 ₨ (Taka 1,383) | Taka 2,421 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 ₨ (Taka 347) | Taka 101 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (Taka 120) | Taka 44 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,500 ₨ (Taka 113,732) | Taka 43,699 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,500 ₨ (Taka 89,141) | Taka 32,498 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 833 ₨ (Taka 5,123) | Taka 3,873 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,507 ₨ (Taka 83,038) | Taka 42,062 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,109 ₨ (Taka 68,295) | Taka 24,788 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580 ₨ (Taka 3,566) | Taka 3,366 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 725 ₨ (Taka 4,457) | Taka 2,008 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 ₨ (Taka 58,403) | Taka 43,783 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 ₨ (Taka 16,906) | Taka 14,583 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (Taka 922) | Taka 292 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 ₨ (Taka 346) | Taka 606 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 487 ₨ (Taka 2,996) | Taka 2,177 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 637 ₨ (Taka 3,914) | Taka 2,485 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,171 ₨ (Taka 7,197) | Taka 4,501 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 ₨ (Taka 9,836) | Taka 3,784 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 366,667 ₨ (Taka 2,254,144) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 ₨ (Taka 117) | Taka 92 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 ₨ (Taka 2,357) | Taka 2,504 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 68 ₨ (Taka 418) | Taka 297 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ₨ (Taka 599) | Taka 476 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,238 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 ₨ (Taka 286) | Taka 370 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 ₨ (Taka 338) | Taka 304 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 ₨ (Taka 597) | Taka 344 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Taka 129) | Taka 90 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 ₨ (Taka 163) | Taka 110 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 ₨ (Taka 768) | Taka 326 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,000 ₨ (Taka 6,148) | Taka 1,455 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 ₨ (Taka 820) | Taka 756 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ₨ (Taka 7,377) | Taka 4,971 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (Taka 922) | Taka 1,315 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ₨ (Taka 553) | Taka 516 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ₨ (Taka 492) | Taka 564 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 20,000 ₨ (Taka 122,953) | Taka 35,756 | + 244% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.00 ₨ (Taka 25) | Taka 21 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 733 ₨ (Taka 4,508) | Taka 2,557 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ₨ (Taka 738) | Taka 228 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,588 prices entered by 372 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.148
BDT
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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