Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 ₨ (₨560) | ₨477 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (₨747) | ₨617 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ₨ (₨448) | ₨253 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (₨175) | ₨111 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 ₨ (₨244) | ₨147 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨644) | ₨85 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨1,019) | ₨736 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨174) | ₨147 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (₨95) | ₨52 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 ₨ (₨576) | ₨285 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ₨ (₨1,121) | ₨1,607 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 ₨ (₨448) | ₨133 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 ₨ (₨92) | ₨80 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 ₨ (₨149,438) | ₨65,208 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 ₨ (₨112,079) | ₨40,675 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,200 ₨ (₨8,966) | ₨11,662 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 ₨ (₨112,079) | ₨44,902 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 ₨ (₨59,775) | ₨32,659 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 ₨ (₨5,978) | ₨8,932 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,054 ₨ (₨15,347) | ₨2,572 | + 497% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,035 ₨ (₨52,566) | ₨44,098 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,632 ₨ (₨12,192) | ₨23,617 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (₨3,169) | ₨667 | + 375% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (₨3,295) | ₨516 | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 190% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (₨15,687) | ₨3,054 | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (₨14,756) | ₨5,408 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (₨14,780) | ₨8,399 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (₨16,796) | ₨5,912 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨11,168,510) | ₨2,463,580 | + 353% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨130) | ₨107 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 500 ₨ (₨3,736) | ₨2,108 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (₨1,222) | ₨260 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (₨1,222) | ₨616 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (₨7,052) | ₨1,831 | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (₨1,048) | ₨463 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (₨1,091) | ₨350 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 ₨ (₨262) | ₨441 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (₨509) | ₨189 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (₨736) | ₨169 | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (₨1,848) | ₨480 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (₨6,695) | ₨1,849 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨1,121) | ₨1,458 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨9,776) | ₨2,679 | + 265% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (₨12,678) | ₨3,680 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (₨1,121) | ₨850 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73 ₨ (₨543) | ₨437 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ₨ (₨747) | ₨435 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨121,072) | ₨58,894 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨34) | ₨39 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (₨9,399) | ₨4,106 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (₨1,345) | ₨267 | + 403% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,863 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan
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