Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (₨3,155) | ₨609 | + 418% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (₨1,650) | ₨658 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (₨650) | ₨250 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (₨499) | ₨111 | + 351% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (₨1,194) | ₨122 | + 877% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (₨879) | ₨116 | + 658% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨1,535) | ₨513 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (₨697) | ₨182 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (₨603) | ₨47 | + 1196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (₨661) | ₨366 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (₨1,915) | ₨2,635 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (₨628) | ₨127 | + 394% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (₨312) | ₨56 | + 453% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 388% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (₨313,149) | ₨56,028 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (₨205,750) | ₨37,189 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (₨12,685) | ₨9,197 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (₨249,562) | ₨50,256 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (₨178,433) | ₨30,769 | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (₨12,220) | ₨8,410 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (₨14,150) | ₨2,495 | + 467% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (₨109,268) | ₨40,044 | + 173% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (₨71,295) | ₨11,962 | + 496% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (₨4,776) | ₨600 | + 696% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (₨4,965) | ₨797 | + 523% | |
| Clothes | + 522% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 522% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (₨23,638) | ₨2,116 | + 1017% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (₨22,234) | ₨3,603 | + 517% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (₨22,271) | ₨6,737 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (₨25,308) | ₨5,639 | + 349% | |
| Transportation | + 428% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 428% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨16,829,100) | ₨1,997,080 | + 743% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (₨291) | ₨112 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (₨10,744) | ₨1,909 | + 463% | |
| Personal Care | + 444% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 444% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (₨1,842) | ₨311 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (₨1,842) | ₨401 | + 360% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (₨10,626) | ₨1,486 | + 615% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (₨1,578) | ₨514 | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (₨1,643) | ₨303 | + 442% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (₨1,920) | ₨309 | + 522% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (₨767) | ₨189 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (₨1,109) | ₨133 | + 735% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (₨2,785) | ₨394 | + 608% | |
| Entertainment | + 369% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 369% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (₨10,089) | ₨1,486 | + 579% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (₨4,898) | ₨1,191 | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨14,730) | ₨3,713 | + 297% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (₨19,103) | ₨3,615 | + 428% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (₨2,513) | ₨885 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (₨1,640) | ₨325 | + 405% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (₨1,830) | ₨393 | + 366% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨182,436) | ₨55,804 | + 227% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨51) | ₨4.62 | + 1000% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (₨14,163) | ₨4,249 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (₨1,186) | ₨216 | + 449% | |
| TOTAL | + 372% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,231 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 372% more expensive than in Pakistan
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