Cost of living in Seychelles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 195% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (255元) | 42元 | + 507% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (255元) | 36元 | + 601% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (38元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ (12元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ (27元) | 16元 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (43元) | 11元 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (70元) | 50元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (21元) | 7元 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (84元) | 89元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (28元) | 9元 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (12,506元) | 12,689元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (7,465元) | 5,937元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (548元) | 450元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (12,763元) | 6,875元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (5,105元) | 3,656元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (2,553元) | 296元 | + 762% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (3,431元) | 1,460元 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (972元) | 553元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (51元) | 43元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (868元) | 418元 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (306元) | 296元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (715元) | 553元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (766元) | 705元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (763,098元) | 148,726元 | + 413% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (243元) | 228元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (46元) | 51元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (61元) | 84元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (255元) | 114元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (66元) | 67元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (38元) | 57元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (22元) | 25元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (13元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (51元) | 85元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (255元) | 178元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (77元) | 109元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (668元) | 1,179元 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (459元) | 320元 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (81元) | 81元 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (33元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (49元) | 15元 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (8,272元) | 3,924元 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (2.31元) | 0.34元 | + 588% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (333元) | 414元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (96元) | 25元 | + 284% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 768 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 92% more expensive than in China
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