Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 185% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 185% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (R$ 85) | R$ 29 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (R$ 13) | R$ 3.39 | + 297% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (R$ 24) | R$ 5.58 | + 325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 4.02 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.72 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 38 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.38 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 210% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (R$ 8,438) | R$ 3,357 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (R$ 5,544) | R$ 1,909 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (R$ 342) | R$ 505 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (R$ 6,725) | R$ 1,981 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (R$ 4,808) | R$ 1,293 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (R$ 329) | R$ 297 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (R$ 381) | R$ 79 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (R$ 2,944) | R$ 1,517 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (R$ 1,921) | R$ 438 | + 339% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (R$ 129) | R$ 25 | + 417% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (R$ 134) | R$ 16 | + 712% | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 215% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (R$ 637) | R$ 212 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (R$ 599) | R$ 176 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (R$ 600) | R$ 306 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (R$ 682) | R$ 240 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (R$ 453,486) | R$ 87,541 | + 418% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.32 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (R$ 290) | R$ 209 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 154% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (R$ 50) | R$ 39 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (R$ 286) | R$ 247 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 281% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 15 | + 246% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (R$ 21) | R$ 5.38 | + 285% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (R$ 30) | R$ 3.67 | + 715% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (R$ 75) | R$ 40 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (R$ 272) | R$ 100 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (R$ 132) | R$ 52 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (R$ 397) | R$ 235 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (R$ 515) | R$ 180 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (R$ 68) | R$ 24 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 358% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 319% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (R$ 4,916) | R$ 3,003 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (R$ 1.37) | R$ 1.30 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (R$ 382) | R$ 114 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,151 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 163% more expensive than in Brazil
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