Cost of living in Seychelles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (42元) | 46元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (66元) | 40元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (47元) | 16元 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (16元) | 18元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (24元) | 19元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (46元) | 11元 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (73元) | 63元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (13元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (12元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (22元) | 7元 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (89元) | 118元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (30元) | 8元 | + 253% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (13,195元) | 15,059元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (7,876元) | 9,006元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (578元) | 421元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (6,708元) | 7,547元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,347元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (328元) | 262元 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (832元) | 115元 | + 622% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (3,620元) | 1,143元 | + 217% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (1,026元) | 589元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (121元) | 39元 | + 214% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (916元) | 529元 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (323元) | 248元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (754元) | 626元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (808元) | 828元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (805,128元) | 161,247元 | + 399% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (9元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (256元) | 204元 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (48元) | 39元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (65元) | 27元 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 391元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (70元) | 53元 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (40元) | 33元 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (13元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (135元) | 74元 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Seychelles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (269元) | 265元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (81元) | 110元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (705元) | 1,294元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (485元) | 348元 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (86元) | 79元 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (35元) | 29元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (51元) | 18元 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (8,728元) | 3,321元 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (2.43元) | 0.20元 | + 1116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (352元) | 410元 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (101元) | 24元 | + 318% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,347 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 59% more expensive than in China
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