Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (₨1,143) | ₨519 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (₨1,809) | ₨742 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (₨1,289) | ₨215 | + 500% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (₨447) | ₨119 | + 275% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (₨648) | ₨168 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨1,273) | ₨102 | + 1153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨2,015) | ₨658 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨343) | ₨194 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (₨321) | ₨51 | + 525% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨598) | ₨220 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨2,429) | ₨2,141 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨815) | ₨170 | + 380% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨190) | ₨77 | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 327% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨361,888) | ₨65,360 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨216,017) | ₨44,450 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨15,846) | ₨14,918 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (₨183,960) | ₨47,849 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (₨107,728) | ₨35,800 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (₨8,983) | ₨10,123 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (₨22,823) | ₨2,270 | + 905% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨99,289) | ₨53,975 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨28,128) | ₨18,356 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (₨3,324) | ₨851 | + 291% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨25,114) | ₨4,868 | + 416% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨8,864) | ₨7,670 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨20,682) | ₨17,357 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨22,159) | ₨8,106 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨22,081,249) | ₨5,697,890 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨258) | ₨146 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨7,032) | ₨4,073 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨1,330) | ₨237 | + 461% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨1,773) | ₨572 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨1,920) | ₨1,267 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨1,089) | ₨575 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨623) | ₨371 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨310) | ₨352 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨369) | ₨116 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (₨3,693) | ₨681 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨7,386) | ₨2,016 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨2,216) | ₨1,908 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨19,327) | ₨2,708 | + 614% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨13,295) | ₨4,907 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨2,358) | ₨1,025 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨966) | ₨469 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨1,406) | ₨513 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨239,371) | ₨107,118 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨67) | ₨4.02 | + 1561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨9,650) | ₨4,729 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (₨2,023) | ₨237 | + 753% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 929 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan
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