Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (R$ 44) | R$ 35 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.51 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (R$ 31) | R$ 8 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (R$ 49) | R$ 26 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.75 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.92 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (R$ 59) | R$ 44 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.95 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 100% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (R$ 8,778) | R$ 3,752 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (R$ 5,240) | R$ 2,474 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (R$ 384) | R$ 622 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (R$ 4,462) | R$ 2,712 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,673 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (R$ 218) | R$ 613 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (R$ 554) | R$ 91 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (R$ 2,408) | R$ 1,945 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (R$ 682) | R$ 659 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (R$ 81) | R$ 30 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (R$ 609) | R$ 258 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (R$ 215) | R$ 251 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (R$ 502) | R$ 403 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (R$ 537) | R$ 313 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (R$ 535,597) | R$ 117,955 | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.48 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (R$ 171) | R$ 234 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (R$ 43) | R$ 44 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 257 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.33 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (R$ 36) | R$ 55 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (R$ 179) | R$ 111 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (R$ 54) | R$ 64 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (R$ 469) | R$ 239 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (R$ 322) | R$ 199 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 202% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (R$ 5,806) | R$ 4,422 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (R$ 1.62) | R$ 1.26 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (R$ 234) | R$ 131 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (R$ 67) | R$ 11 | + 500% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,888 prices entered by 1,741 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 70% more expensive than in Brazil
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