- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 141 ₨ (₨1,348) | ₨504 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 ₨ (₨1,145) | ₨605 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ₨ (₨509) | ₨218 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 ₨ (₨239) | ₨105 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 37 ₨ (₨353) | ₨118 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 ₨ (₨799) | ₨83 | + 865% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 ₨ (₨1,226) | ₨479 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 ₨ (₨275) | ₨153 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨117) | ₨41 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 ₨ (₨419) | ₨306 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 194 ₨ (₨1,849) | ₨2,281 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (₨460) | ₨116 | + 298% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨119) | ₨54 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,667 ₨ (₨206,788) | ₨55,052 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 ₨ (₨143,160) | ₨33,763 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 833 ₨ (₨7,953) | ₨8,203 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,507 ₨ (₨128,913) | ₨43,372 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,109 ₨ (₨106,026) | ₨29,020 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580 ₨ (₨5,536) | ₨6,458 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 950 ₨ (₨9,067) | ₨2,697 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 ₨ (₨90,668) | ₨40,594 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 ₨ (₨26,246) | ₨11,108 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (₨1,432) | ₨520 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 ₨ (₨537) | ₨954 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 487 ₨ (₨4,651) | ₨2,647 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 637 ₨ (₨6,076) | ₨4,584 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,171 ₨ (₨11,173) | ₨6,390 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 ₨ (₨15,270) | ₨5,680 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 366,667 ₨ (₨3,499,482) | ₨1,767,640 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 ₨ (₨172) | ₨82 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 ₨ (₨3,659) | ₨2,470 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 68 ₨ (₨649) | ₨222 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ₨ (₨931) | ₨1,090 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 175 ₨ (₨1,670) | ₨2,108 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 ₨ (₨445) | ₨398 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ₨ (₨592) | ₨255 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 ₨ (₨926) | ₨342 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨201) | ₨141 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 ₨ (₨254) | ₨110 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 ₨ (₨1,193) | ₨454 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 209% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,000 ₨ (₨9,544) | ₨1,581 | + 504% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 ₨ (₨1,273) | ₨1,138 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,973 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,450 ₨ (₨13,839) | ₨3,166 | + 337% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 175 ₨ (₨1,670) | ₨510 | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 110 ₨ (₨1,051) | ₨356 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 ₨ (₨525) | ₨496 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 35,000 ₨ (₨334,041) | ₨57,586 | + 480% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.00 ₨ (₨38) | ₨27 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 733 ₨ (₨6,999) | ₨3,816 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 115 ₨ (₨1,101) | ₨172 | + 539% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,520 prices entered by 513 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan
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