Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (Taka 525) | Taka 532 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (Taka 831) | Taka 488 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (Taka 592) | Taka 263 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (Taka 206) | Taka 98 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (Taka 298) | Taka 134 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Taka 585) | Taka 96 | + 508% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Taka 926) | Taka 329 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Taka 158) | Taka 203 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (Taka 148) | Taka 27 | + 438% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (Taka 275) | Taka 530 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (Taka 1,116) | Taka 1,346 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (Taka 375) | Taka 112 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (Taka 87) | Taka 58 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 263% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (Taka 166,286) | Taka 43,087 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (Taka 99,259) | Taka 21,416 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (Taka 7,281) | Taka 4,489 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (Taka 84,529) | Taka 37,342 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (Taka 49,501) | Taka 20,129 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (Taka 4,128) | Taka 3,105 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (Taka 10,487) | Taka 947 | + 1007% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (Taka 45,623) | Taka 36,542 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (Taka 12,925) | Taka 16,205 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (Taka 1,527) | Taka 369 | + 314% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (Taka 11,540) | Taka 2,612 | + 342% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (Taka 4,073) | Taka 3,117 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (Taka 9,503) | Taka 9,947 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (Taka 10,182) | Taka 6,827 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 157% 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 10,146,268) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 266% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Taka 119) | Taka 91 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (Taka 3,231) | Taka 1,696 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (Taka 611) | Taka 296 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (Taka 815) | Taka 1,395 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (Taka 882) | Taka 498 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (Taka 501) | Taka 208 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (Taka 286) | Taka 690 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Taka 143) | Taka 173 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (Taka 170) | Taka 229 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (Taka 1,697) | Taka 304 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Seychelles | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (Taka 3,394) | Taka 1,410 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Taka 1,018) | Taka 885 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Taka 8,881) | Taka 1,939 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (Taka 6,109) | Taka 3,617 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (Taka 1,083) | Taka 1,328 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (Taka 444) | Taka 393 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (Taka 646) | Taka 594 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Taka 109,990) | Taka 35,756 | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Taka 31) | Taka 2.19 | + 1299% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (Taka 4,434) | Taka 1,057 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (Taka 930) | Taka 264 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 592 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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