Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (Taka 631) | Taka 324 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (Taka 999) | Taka 492 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (Taka 711) | Taka 196 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (Taka 247) | Taka 92 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (Taka 358) | Taka 135 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Taka 703) | Taka 78 | + 801% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Taka 1,112) | Taka 608 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Taka 189) | Taka 223 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (Taka 177) | Taka 33 | + 441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (Taka 330) | Taka 384 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (Taka 1,341) | Taka 1,406 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (Taka 450) | Taka 111 | + 305% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (Taka 105) | Taka 70 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (Taka 199,796) | Taka 43,758 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (Taka 119,262) | Taka 25,202 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (Taka 8,748) | Taka 3,035 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (Taka 101,564) | Taka 22,952 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (Taka 4,959) | Taka 7,137 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (Taka 12,601) | Taka 1,213 | + 939% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (Taka 54,817) | Taka 31,061 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (Taka 15,529) | Taka 17,904 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (Taka 1,835) | Taka 417 | + 340% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (Taka 13,865) | Taka 2,410 | + 475% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (Taka 4,894) | Taka 3,066 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (Taka 11,418) | Taka 6,410 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (Taka 12,234) | Taka 4,273 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Taka 12,190,947) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Taka 142) | Taka 107 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (Taka 3,882) | Taka 2,440 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (Taka 734) | Taka 285 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (Taka 979) | Taka 513 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (Taka 1,060) | Taka 425 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (Taka 602) | Taka 333 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (Taka 344) | Taka 376 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Taka 171) | Taka 85 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (Taka 204) | Taka 89 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (Taka 2,039) | Taka 445 | + 358% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 220% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (Taka 4,078) | Taka 1,308 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Taka 1,223) | Taka 852 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Taka 10,671) | Taka 1,768 | + 504% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (Taka 7,340) | Taka 2,051 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (Taka 1,302) | Taka 999 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (Taka 533) | Taka 248 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (Taka 776) | Taka 564 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Taka 132,156) | Taka 35,756 | + 270% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Taka 37) | Taka 2.94 | + 1153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (Taka 5,328) | Taka 2,601 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (Taka 1,532) | Taka 287 | + 433% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 688 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
8.156
BDT
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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