- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 ₨ (₨1,740) | ₨506 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 ₨ (₨1,001) | ₨594 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (₨523) | ₨214 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (₨209) | ₨105 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 ₨ (₨355) | ₨119 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ₨ (₨637) | ₨82 | + 673% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 ₨ (₨1,169) | ₨481 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 ₨ (₨262) | ₨150 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨111) | ₨40 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ₨ (₨412) | ₨311 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 225 ₨ (₨2,047) | ₨2,217 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 ₨ (₨514) | ₨119 | + 334% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (₨177) | ₨54 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,500 ₨ (₨168,287) | ₨56,830 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,500 ₨ (₨131,901) | ₨33,442 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 833 ₨ (₨7,580) | ₨7,867 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,507 ₨ (₨122,869) | ₨42,799 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,109 ₨ (₨101,055) | ₨25,665 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580 ₨ (₨5,276) | ₨6,434 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 725 ₨ (₨6,595) | ₨2,590 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 ₨ (₨86,418) | ₨40,917 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 ₨ (₨25,016) | ₨10,990 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (₨1,364) | ₨509 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 ₨ (₨512) | ₨1,097 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 487 ₨ (₨4,433) | ₨2,520 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 637 ₨ (₨5,791) | ₨4,267 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,171 ₨ (₨10,650) | ₨6,098 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 ₨ (₨14,555) | ₨5,524 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 366,667 ₨ (₨3,335,419) | ₨1,809,730 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 ₨ (₨173) | ₨85 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 ₨ (₨3,487) | ₨2,543 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 68 ₨ (₨619) | ₨221 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ₨ (₨887) | ₨542 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,075 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 ₨ (₨424) | ₨386 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 ₨ (₨500) | ₨243 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 ₨ (₨883) | ₨332 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨192) | ₨136 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 ₨ (₨242) | ₨104 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 ₨ (₨1,137) | ₨612 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,000 ₨ (₨9,097) | ₨1,486 | + 512% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 ₨ (₨1,213) | ₨1,147 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ₨ (₨10,916) | ₨3,130 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (₨1,364) | ₨500 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ₨ (₨819) | ₨374 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ₨ (₨728) | ₨444 | + 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 20,000 ₨ (₨181,932) | ₨55,174 | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.00 ₨ (₨36) | ₨44 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 733 ₨ (₨6,671) | ₨4,065 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ₨ (₨1,092) | ₨177 | + 516% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,586 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan
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