Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₨ (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 ₨ (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | + 423% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.94 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (R$ 31) | R$ 5.54 | + 455% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (R$ 49) | R$ 18 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (R$ 4.53) | R$ 4.61 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (R$ 14) | R$ 4.98 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (R$ 59) | R$ 39 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (R$ 4.71) | R$ 3.47 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (R$ 8,732) | R$ 3,055 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (R$ 5,212) | R$ 1,836 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (R$ 382) | R$ 501 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (R$ 4,439) | R$ 2,153 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (R$ 2,599) | R$ 1,313 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (R$ 217) | R$ 369 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (R$ 551) | R$ 80 | + 587% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (R$ 2,396) | R$ 1,697 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (R$ 679) | R$ 480 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (R$ 80) | R$ 23 | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (R$ 606) | R$ 199 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (R$ 214) | R$ 187 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (R$ 499) | R$ 329 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (R$ 535) | R$ 248 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (R$ 532,817) | R$ 89,783 | + 493% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.64 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (R$ 170) | R$ 222 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (R$ 43) | R$ 41 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (R$ 46) | R$ 15 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.89 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.15 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (R$ 89) | R$ 45 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (R$ 178) | R$ 94 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (R$ 53) | R$ 53 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (R$ 466) | R$ 213 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (R$ 321) | R$ 176 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (R$ 5,776) | R$ 3,584 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (R$ 1.61) | R$ 1.32 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750 ₨ (R$ 267) | R$ 117 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (R$ 64) | R$ 10 | + 537% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,900 prices entered by 1,811 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 109% more expensive than in Brazil
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