- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Iran
- Victoria, Seychelles
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 176% | |||
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Food in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 176% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 159 ₨ (﷼ 498,117) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 232% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 121 ₨ (﷼ 377,215) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ₨ (﷼ 162,621) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25 ₨ (﷼ 78,183) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 235% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (﷼ 138,297) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ₨ (﷼ 194,341) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 548% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 116 ₨ (﷼ 361,729) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 288% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 ₨ (﷼ 98,495) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 ₨ (﷼ 46,459) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 ₨ (﷼ 137,378) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 229 ₨ (﷼ 716,533) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 53 ₨ (﷼ 166,791) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 498% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 ₨ (﷼ 52,712) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 258% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 76% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,497 ₨ (﷼ 67,228,146) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 194% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,833 ₨ (﷼ 46,388,578) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 366% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 881 ₨ (﷼ 2,755,957) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,333 ₨ (﷼ 41,697,587) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,261 ₨ (﷼ 28,961,768) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 359 ₨ (﷼ 1,122,823) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 949 ₨ (﷼ 2,968,355) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (﷼ 31,273,269) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,711 ₨ (﷼ 8,477,683) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112 ₨ (﷼ 350,261) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 ₨ (﷼ 207,744) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 34% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 40% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 754 ₨ (﷼ 2,356,825) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 825 ₨ (﷼ 2,580,017) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,210 ₨ (﷼ 3,782,690) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,229 ₨ (﷼ 3,843,766) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 146% | |||
Transportation in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 146% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 380,000 ₨ (﷼ 1,188,384,214) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 ₨ (﷼ 60,574) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 518% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 273 ₨ (﷼ 854,051) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 201% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 245 ₨ (﷼ 767,537) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 60% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 ₨ (﷼ 219,303) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 206% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (﷼ 375,232) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 241% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 224 ₨ (﷼ 700,208) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 355% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 45 ₨ (﷼ 140,438) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52 ₨ (﷼ 164,088) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 77 ₨ (﷼ 240,696) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (﷼ 66,342) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 23 ₨ (﷼ 72,668) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 129 ₨ (﷼ 403,184) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 169% | |
Entertainment | + 214% | |||
Entertainment in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 214% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 875 ₨ (﷼ 2,736,411) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 643% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112 ₨ (﷼ 350,261) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 433,333 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,540 ₨ (﷼ 4,816,083) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 571% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164 ₨ (﷼ 512,882) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 87 ₨ (﷼ 272,706) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 381% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 ₨ (﷼ 187,640) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,752 ₨ (﷼ 33,625,331) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.75 ₨ (﷼ 11,713) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 1071% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 667 ₨ (﷼ 2,084,886) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 220% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 96 ₨ (﷼ 300,223) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 120% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 154,161,080
(49,295 ₨)
in Victoria, Seychelles
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 70,100,000
in Abadan.
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