Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 366% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 366% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (₨10,230) | ₨750 | + 1263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (₨10,230) | ₨1,088 | + 841% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (₨1,535) | ₨528 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ (₨491) | ₨216 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ (₨1,067) | ₨321 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (₨1,736) | ₨149 | + 1063% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨2,790) | ₨1,081 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ (₨614) | ₨322 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨246) | ₨90 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨828) | ₨630 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨3,364) | ₨2,715 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨1,129) | ₨250 | + 351% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨263) | ₨149 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨501,211) | ₨133,165 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨299,182) | ₨69,809 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨21,946) | ₨28,403 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (₨511,502) | ₨81,992 | + 524% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (₨204,601) | ₨49,088 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (₨102,300) | ₨20,612 | + 396% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,458 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨137,515) | ₨66,138 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨38,957) | ₨30,635 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (₨2,046) | ₨1,207 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨34,782) | ₨3,728 | + 833% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨12,276) | ₨9,758 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨28,644) | ₨16,028 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨30,690) | ₨12,018 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨30,582,317) | ₨3,758,550 | + 714% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (₨512) | ₨285 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨9,739) | ₨3,201 | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨1,841) | ₨266 | + 591% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨2,455) | ₨697 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (₨10,230) | ₨3,731 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨2,660) | ₨812 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨1,509) | ₨616 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨863) | ₨585 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨430) | ₨350 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨512) | ₨252 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (₨2,046) | ₨691 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨10,230) | ₨3,554 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨3,069) | ₨1,839 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨26,768) | ₨6,844 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨18,414) | ₨7,013 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨3,265) | ₨2,877 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨1,338) | ₨562 | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨1,948) | ₨877 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨331,527) | ₨70,829 | + 368% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨92) | ₨255 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨13,365) | ₨4,254 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨3,844) | ₨495 | + 677% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,102 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 176% more expensive than in Pakistan
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