- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 286 ₨ (Taka 1,760) | Taka 379 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ₨ (Taka 1,038) | Taka 426 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 ₨ (Taka 538) | Taka 223 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ₨ (Taka 300) | Taka 75 | + 303% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 ₨ (Taka 756) | Taka 102 | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (Taka 524) | Taka 56 | + 836% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (Taka 1,684) | Taka 330 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 ₨ (Taka 475) | Taka 148 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 ₨ (Taka 418) | Taka 24 | + 1619% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 ₨ (Taka 428) | Taka 318 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 ₨ (Taka 1,535) | Taka 2,478 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (Taka 295) | Taka 101 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ₨ (Taka 213) | Taka 47 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 278% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,651 ₨ (Taka 176,210) | Taka 43,370 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (Taka 123,004) | Taka 35,222 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 ₨ (Taka 6,912) | Taka 3,522 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 26,181 ₨ (Taka 161,020) | Taka 46,238 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,856 ₨ (Taka 122,117) | Taka 24,863 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168 ₨ (Taka 7,184) | Taka 2,602 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 878 ₨ (Taka 5,402) | Taka 1,743 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (Taka 61,500) | Taka 41,009 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,193 ₨ (Taka 50,391) | Taka 14,235 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466 ₨ (Taka 2,866) | Taka 307 | + 833% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 472 ₨ (Taka 2,900) | Taka 549 | + 428% | |
| Clothes | + 402% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 402% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 ₨ (Taka 15,846) | Taka 2,195 | + 622% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,959 ₨ (Taka 12,051) | Taka 2,371 | + 408% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ₨ (Taka 15,219) | Taka 4,982 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,755 ₨ (Taka 16,945) | Taka 3,904 | + 334% | |
| Transportation | + 265% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 265% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,030,140 ₨ (Taka 12,485,729) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 356% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (Taka 271) | Taka 88 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (Taka 7,380) | Taka 2,280 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 408% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 408% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 ₨ (Taka 1,108) | Taka 300 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 ₨ (Taka 1,473) | Taka 540 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,616 ₨ (Taka 9,941) | Taka 1,213 | + 720% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 182 ₨ (Taka 1,117) | Taka 339 | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 210 ₨ (Taka 1,294) | Taka 312 | + 315% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ₨ (Taka 1,230) | Taka 361 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 ₨ (Taka 828) | Taka 91 | + 806% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (Taka 817) | Taka 107 | + 664% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (Taka 2,151) | Taka 308 | + 598% | |
| Entertainment | + 382% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 382% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 939 ₨ (Taka 5,772) | Taka 951 | + 507% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 706 ₨ (Taka 4,341) | Taka 760 | + 471% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Taka 8,043) | Taka 2,046 | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,862 ₨ (Taka 11,453) | Taka 2,831 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 ₨ (Taka 1,773) | Taka 1,364 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 176 ₨ (Taka 1,081) | Taka 300 | + 260% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 ₨ (Taka 1,376) | Taka 501 | + 174% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (Taka 134,214) | Taka 35,756 | + 275% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₨ (Taka 187) | Taka 22 | + 734% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,773 ₨ (Taka 10,906) | Taka 2,792 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 ₨ (Taka 627) | Taka 232 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 285% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,595 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
6.150
BDT
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 285% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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