Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (Taka 1,737) | Taka 264 | + 558% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (Taka 909) | Taka 397 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (Taka 358) | Taka 160 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (Taka 275) | Taka 81 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (Taka 657) | Taka 116 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (Taka 484) | Taka 52 | + 836% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Taka 845) | Taka 434 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (Taka 384) | Taka 186 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (Taka 332) | Taka 25 | + 1224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (Taka 364) | Taka 426 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (Taka 1,054) | Taka 1,872 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (Taka 346) | Taka 102 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (Taka 172) | Taka 41 | + 316% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 258% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (Taka 172,385) | Taka 48,433 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (Taka 113,263) | Taka 27,702 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (Taka 6,983) | Taka 4,496 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (Taka 137,381) | Taka 34,541 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (Taka 98,226) | Taka 19,179 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (Taka 6,727) | Taka 3,784 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (Taka 7,790) | Taka 1,257 | + 520% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (Taka 60,151) | Taka 35,775 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (Taka 39,247) | Taka 12,836 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (Taka 2,629) | Taka 341 | + 671% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (Taka 2,733) | Taka 1,289 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 545% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 545% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (Taka 13,012) | Taka 1,687 | + 671% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (Taka 12,240) | Taka 1,618 | + 657% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (Taka 12,260) | Taka 4,829 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (Taka 13,932) | Taka 3,696 | + 277% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 224% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Taka 9,264,244) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 442% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (Taka 160) | Taka 94 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (Taka 5,915) | Taka 2,184 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 277% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 277% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (Taka 1,014) | Taka 189 | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (Taka 1,014) | Taka 588 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (Taka 5,850) | Taka 914 | + 540% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (Taka 869) | Taka 560 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (Taka 905) | Taka 256 | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (Taka 1,057) | Taka 340 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (Taka 422) | Taka 87 | + 385% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (Taka 611) | Taka 102 | + 497% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (Taka 1,533) | Taka 231 | + 562% | |
| Entertainment | + 257% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (Taka 5,554) | Taka 1,040 | + 434% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (Taka 2,696) | Taka 878 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Taka 8,109) | Taka 2,026 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (Taka 10,516) | Taka 2,200 | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (Taka 1,383) | Taka 1,227 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (Taka 903) | Taka 362 | + 149% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (Taka 1,008) | Taka 540 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Taka 100,429) | Taka 35,756 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Taka 28) | Taka 1.70 | + 1545% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (Taka 7,797) | Taka 1,903 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (Taka 653) | Taka 270 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
6.198
BDT
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 241% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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