Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles, Seychelles vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 59% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 199 ₨ (S/. 34) | S/. 24 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 148 ₨ (S/. 25) | S/. 17 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ₨ (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (S/. 5.21) | S/. 4.20 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 55 ₨ (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 ₨ (S/. 14) | S/. 3.81 | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 141 ₨ (S/. 24) | S/. 13 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ₨ (S/. 8) | S/. 4.41 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 ₨ (S/. 3.12) | S/. 2.44 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (S/. 10) | S/. 5.23 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 239 ₨ (S/. 41) | S/. 43 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 53 ₨ (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (S/. 3.38) | S/. 1.61 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 62% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,646 ₨ (S/. 4,409) | S/. 2,914 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,234 ₨ (S/. 2,963) | S/. 1,676 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,335 ₨ (S/. 230) | S/. 205 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,969 ₨ (S/. 2,745) | S/. 2,252 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,141 ₨ (S/. 1,915) | S/. 1,169 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,022 ₨ (S/. 176) | S/. 160 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,144 ₨ (S/. 197) | S/. 69 | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,471 ₨ (S/. 1,628) | S/. 1,255 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,958 ₨ (S/. 509) | S/. 337 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 265 ₨ (S/. 46) | S/. 35 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 ₨ (S/. 22) | S/. 18 | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 95% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,249 ₨ (S/. 215) | S/. 155 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,393 ₨ (S/. 240) | S/. 89 | + 168% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,515 ₨ (S/. 261) | S/. 249 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,535 ₨ (S/. 264) | S/. 248 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 26% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 533,251 ₨ (S/. 91,678) | S/. 66,001 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 ₨ (S/. 4.03) | S/. 3.77 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 774 ₨ (S/. 133) | S/. 127 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 595 ₨ (S/. 102) | S/. 40 | + 154% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116 ₨ (S/. 20) | S/. 22 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 145 ₨ (S/. 25) | S/. 22 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 551 ₨ (S/. 95) | S/. 74 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 ₨ (S/. 15) | S/. 19 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 ₨ (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 110 ₨ (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 ₨ (S/. 5.03) | S/. 4.64 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 26 ₨ (S/. 4.43) | S/. 4.34 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 174 ₨ (S/. 30) | S/. 43 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 74% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 859 ₨ (S/. 148) | S/. 36 | + 316% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 387 ₨ (S/. 66) | S/. 33 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (S/. 225) | S/. 90 | + 151% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,544 ₨ (S/. 266) | S/. 107 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 197 ₨ (S/. 34) | S/. 26 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 ₨ (S/. 21) | S/. 13 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 124 ₨ (S/. 21) | S/. 8 | + 169% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,351 ₨ (S/. 2,811) | S/. 1,819 | + 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.07 ₨ (S/. 0.70) | S/. 0.61 | + 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,086 ₨ (S/. 187) | S/. 163 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 109 ₨ (S/. 19) | S/. 16 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles) is 51% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
For example, you would need at least S/. 14,515 (84,429 ₨) in Victoria, Seychelles to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,600 in Lima.
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