Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (₨1,681) | ₨972 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (₨2,660) | ₨1,004 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (₨1,895) | ₨365 | + 418% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (₨658) | ₨170 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (₨952) | ₨285 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨1,872) | ₨255 | + 634% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨2,962) | ₨1,139 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨504) | ₨290 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (₨472) | ₨117 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨879) | ₨549 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨3,571) | ₨2,784 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨1,199) | ₨289 | + 315% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨279) | ₨191 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨532,096) | ₨115,670 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨317,618) | ₨70,950 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨23,299) | ₨25,995 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (₨270,484) | ₨59,502 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (₨13,208) | ₨20,152 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (₨33,558) | ₨2,097 | + 1501% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨145,989) | ₨71,636 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨41,357) | ₨23,262 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (₨4,887) | ₨1,718 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨36,925) | ₨3,426 | + 978% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨13,033) | ₨6,254 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨30,409) | ₨13,199 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨32,581) | ₨8,569 | + 280% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨32,466,844) | ₨4,456,060 | + 629% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨379) | ₨270 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨10,339) | ₨4,626 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨1,955) | ₨1,015 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨2,607) | ₨1,391 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨2,824) | ₨521 | + 442% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨1,602) | ₨922 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨917) | ₨736 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨456) | ₨249 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨543) | ₨242 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (₨5,430) | ₨860 | + 532% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 286% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Seychelles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨10,860) | ₨3,545 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨3,258) | ₨2,089 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨28,418) | ₨2,959 | + 861% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨19,549) | ₨7,109 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨3,467) | ₨880 | + 294% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨1,421) | ₨669 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨2,068) | ₨745 | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨351,956) | ₨119,622 | + 194% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨98) | ₨3.79 | + 2486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨14,189) | ₨3,764 | + 277% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨4,081) | ₨415 | + 882% | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,732 prices entered by 447 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan
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