Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 5% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 199 ₨ (1,962 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 ₨ (1,461 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ₨ (631 G$) | 521 G$ | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (299 G$) | 510 G$ | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 55 ₨ (539 G$) | 730 G$ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 ₨ (823 G$) | 383 G$ | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 ₨ (1,388 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ₨ (438 G$) | 740 G$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 ₨ (179 G$) | 229 G$ | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (582 G$) | 333 G$ | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 239 ₨ (2,359 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 53 ₨ (523 G$) | 400 G$ | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (194 G$) | 282 G$ | - 31% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,646 ₨ (252,749 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,234 ₨ (169,850 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,335 ₨ (13,160 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,969 ₨ (157,375 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,141 ₨ (109,794 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,022 ₨ (10,069 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,144 ₨ (11,277 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,471 ₨ (93,335 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,958 ₨ (29,156 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 ₨ (2,616 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 ₨ (1,264 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 54% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,249 ₨ (12,314 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,393 ₨ (13,731 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,515 ₨ (14,934 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,535 ₨ (15,123 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 9% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 533,251 ₨ (5,255,332 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 ₨ (231 G$) | 220 G$ | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 774 ₨ (7,626 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 595 ₨ (5,863 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 60% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116 ₨ (1,147 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 ₨ (1,431 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 551 ₨ (5,432 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 ₨ (858 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 ₨ (636 G$) | 769 G$ | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 110 ₨ (1,087 G$) | 917 G$ | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 ₨ (288 G$) | 484 G$ | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 26 ₨ (254 G$) | 405 G$ | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 174 ₨ (1,715 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 52% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 859 ₨ (8,469 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 387 ₨ (3,812 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (12,894 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 125% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,544 ₨ (15,220 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 197 ₨ (1,938 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 ₨ (1,179 G$) | 919 G$ | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 124 ₨ (1,220 G$) | 417 G$ | + 192% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,351 ₨ (161,145 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.07 ₨ (40 G$) | 21 G$ | + 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,086 ₨ (10,702 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 ₨ (1,078 G$) | 549 G$ | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 15% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 776,122 G$ (78,752 ₨) in Victoria, Seychelles to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 674,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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