- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 ₨ (₨1,876) | ₨541 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 ₨ (₨1,079) | ₨605 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (₨564) | ₨222 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (₨226) | ₨108 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 ₨ (₨383) | ₨121 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ₨ (₨687) | ₨80 | + 758% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 ₨ (₨1,260) | ₨439 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 ₨ (₨283) | ₨154 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨120) | ₨40 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ₨ (₨445) | ₨304 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 225 ₨ (₨2,207) | ₨2,141 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 ₨ (₨554) | ₨117 | + 372% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (₨191) | ₨55 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,500 ₨ (₨181,502) | ₨57,590 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,500 ₨ (₨142,258) | ₨36,148 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 833 ₨ (₨8,176) | ₨8,103 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,507 ₨ (₨132,518) | ₨44,615 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,109 ₨ (₨108,990) | ₨25,314 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580 ₨ (₨5,690) | ₨6,795 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 725 ₨ (₨7,113) | ₨2,646 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 ₨ (₨93,204) | ₨39,967 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 ₨ (₨26,980) | ₨11,006 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (₨1,472) | ₨499 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 ₨ (₨552) | ₨816 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 487 ₨ (₨4,781) | ₨2,600 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 637 ₨ (₨6,245) | ₨4,026 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,171 ₨ (₨11,486) | ₨6,156 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 ₨ (₨15,697) | ₨5,351 | + 193% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨3,597,341) | ₨1,834,970 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 ₨ (₨186) | ₨89 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 ₨ (₨3,761) | ₨2,526 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 68 ₨ (₨667) | ₨227 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ₨ (₨957) | ₨639 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 ₨ (₨457) | ₨444 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 ₨ (₨540) | ₨275 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 ₨ (₨952) | ₨340 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨207) | ₨142 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 ₨ (₨261) | ₨109 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 ₨ (₨1,226) | ₨637 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,000 ₨ (₨9,811) | ₨1,494 | + 557% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 ₨ (₨1,308) | ₨1,128 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ₨ (₨11,773) | ₨3,101 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (₨1,472) | ₨526 | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ₨ (₨883) | ₨392 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ₨ (₨785) | ₨548 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 20,000 ₨ (₨196,218) | ₨54,726 | + 259% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.00 ₨ (₨39) | ₨28 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 733 ₨ (₨7,195) | ₨4,025 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ₨ (₨1,177) | ₨187 | + 529% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,535 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan
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