Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 ₨ (Taka 300) | Taka 228 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (Taka 400) | Taka 356 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ₨ (Taka 240) | Taka 188 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (Taka 93) | Taka 76 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 ₨ (Taka 130) | Taka 106 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Taka 345) | Taka 57 | + 509% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Taka 545) | Taka 511 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Taka 93) | Taka 159 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (Taka 51) | Taka 30 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 ₨ (Taka 308) | Taka 448 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ₨ (Taka 600) | Taka 1,484 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 ₨ (Taka 240) | Taka 103 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 ₨ (Taka 49) | Taka 42 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 ₨ (Taka 79,951) | Taka 64,159 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 ₨ (Taka 59,963) | Taka 35,369 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,200 ₨ (Taka 4,797) | Taka 4,449 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 ₨ (Taka 59,963) | Taka 39,073 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 ₨ (Taka 31,981) | Taka 22,885 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 ₨ (Taka 3,198) | Taka 4,140 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,054 ₨ (Taka 8,211) | Taka 1,133 | + 625% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,035 ₨ (Taka 28,123) | Taka 37,922 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,632 ₨ (Taka 6,523) | Taka 15,038 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (Taka 1,696) | Taka 360 | + 370% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (Taka 1,763) | Taka 621 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 202% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (Taka 8,393) | Taka 1,987 | + 322% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (Taka 7,894) | Taka 2,314 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (Taka 7,907) | Taka 6,592 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (Taka 8,986) | Taka 4,486 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Taka 5,975,283) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Taka 70) | Taka 94 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 500 ₨ (Taka 1,999) | Taka 2,108 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (Taka 654) | Taka 129 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (Taka 654) | Taka 491 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (Taka 3,773) | Taka 1,039 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (Taka 560) | Taka 405 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (Taka 583) | Taka 230 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 ₨ (Taka 140) | Taka 411 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (Taka 273) | Taka 82 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (Taka 394) | Taka 100 | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (Taka 989) | Taka 240 | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (Taka 3,582) | Taka 1,281 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Taka 600) | Taka 958 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Taka 5,230) | Taka 2,373 | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (Taka 6,783) | Taka 2,103 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (Taka 600) | Taka 1,179 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73 ₨ (Taka 291) | Taka 284 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ₨ (Taka 400) | Taka 632 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Taka 64,775) | Taka 35,756 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Taka 18) | Taka 6.00 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (Taka 5,029) | Taka 1,420 | + 254% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (Taka 720) | Taka 266 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,257 prices entered by 285 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.998
BDT
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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