- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 313% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 313% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 286 ₨ (₨2,918) | ₨561 | + 420% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ₨ (₨1,721) | ₨625 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 ₨ (₨892) | ₨224 | + 298% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ₨ (₨498) | ₨107 | + 364% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 ₨ (₨1,253) | ₨122 | + 926% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (₨868) | ₨81 | + 969% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (₨2,792) | ₨601 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 ₨ (₨787) | ₨157 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 ₨ (₨693) | ₨40 | + 1635% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 ₨ (₨709) | ₨283 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 ₨ (₨2,545) | ₨2,980 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (₨488) | ₨117 | + 319% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ₨ (₨353) | ₨57 | + 521% | |
| Housing | + 375% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 375% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,651 ₨ (₨292,123) | ₨55,913 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (₨203,917) | ₨35,841 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 ₨ (₨11,459) | ₨8,271 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 26,181 ₨ (₨266,942) | ₨45,604 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,856 ₨ (₨202,447) | ₨29,046 | + 597% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168 ₨ (₨11,910) | ₨7,054 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 878 ₨ (₨8,955) | ₨2,742 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (₨101,955) | ₨41,241 | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,193 ₨ (₨83,538) | ₨11,212 | + 645% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466 ₨ (₨4,751) | ₨508 | + 835% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 472 ₨ (₨4,808) | ₨1,031 | + 366% | |
| Clothes | + 449% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 449% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 ₨ (₨26,269) | ₨2,517 | + 944% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,959 ₨ (₨19,978) | ₨3,919 | + 410% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ₨ (₨25,230) | ₨6,685 | + 277% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,755 ₨ (₨28,091) | ₨5,433 | + 417% | |
| Transportation | + 493% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 493% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,030,140 ₨ (₨20,699,012) | ₨2,201,860 | + 840% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (₨450) | ₨92 | + 387% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (₨12,235) | ₨2,619 | + 367% | |
| Personal Care | + 559% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 559% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 ₨ (₨1,837) | ₨241 | + 661% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 ₨ (₨2,442) | ₨774 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,616 ₨ (₨16,481) | ₨2,396 | + 588% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 182 ₨ (₨1,851) | ₨458 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 210 ₨ (₨2,146) | ₨326 | + 559% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ₨ (₨2,039) | ₨361 | + 465% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 ₨ (₨1,372) | ₨156 | + 780% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (₨1,354) | ₨111 | + 1120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (₨3,566) | ₨585 | + 509% | |
| Entertainment | + 418% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 418% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 939 ₨ (₨9,569) | ₨1,463 | + 554% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 706 ₨ (₨7,196) | ₨1,197 | + 501% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨13,335) | ₨3,978 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,862 ₨ (₨18,986) | ₨3,261 | + 482% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 ₨ (₨2,939) | ₨1,228 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 176 ₨ (₨1,791) | ₨400 | + 347% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 ₨ (₨2,281) | ₨548 | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (₨222,502) | ₨57,507 | + 287% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₨ (₨309) | ₨50 | + 523% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,773 ₨ (₨18,080) | ₨3,895 | + 364% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 ₨ (₨1,039) | ₨275 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 411% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,666 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 411% more expensive than in Pakistan
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