Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (R$ 46) | R$ 31 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.39 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (R$ 51) | R$ 20 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.71 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (R$ 62) | R$ 42 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (R$ 4.85) | R$ 3.82 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 180% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (R$ 9,240) | R$ 2,814 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (R$ 5,515) | R$ 2,001 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (R$ 405) | R$ 569 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (R$ 4,697) | R$ 2,236 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (R$ 2,751) | R$ 1,472 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (R$ 229) | R$ 404 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (R$ 583) | R$ 84 | + 592% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (R$ 2,535) | R$ 2,006 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (R$ 718) | R$ 586 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (R$ 85) | R$ 26 | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (R$ 641) | R$ 245 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (R$ 226) | R$ 219 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (R$ 528) | R$ 347 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (R$ 566) | R$ 266 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 101% 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$ 563,790) | R$ 98,696 | + 471% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (R$ 180) | R$ 223 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (R$ 45) | R$ 52 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (R$ 49) | R$ 17 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.62 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (R$ 94) | R$ 47 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Seychelles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (R$ 189) | R$ 92 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (R$ 57) | R$ 54 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (R$ 493) | R$ 189 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (R$ 339) | R$ 189 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (R$ 60) | R$ 26 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 251% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (R$ 6,112) | R$ 3,925 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (R$ 1.70) | R$ 1.29 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (R$ 246) | R$ 123 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (R$ 52) | R$ 12 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,340 prices entered by 2,023 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 107% more expensive than in Brazil
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