Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 ₨ (₨258) | ₨368 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (₨344) | ₨290 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 ₨ (₨207) | ₨142 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (₨81) | ₨52 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 ₨ (₨112) | ₨72 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨297) | ₨36 | + 733% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨470) | ₨226 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨80) | ₨138 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (₨44) | ₨31 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 ₨ (₨265) | ₨131 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ₨ (₨517) | ₨769 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 60 ₨ (₨207) | ₨85 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 ₨ (₨42) | ₨35 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,000 ₨ (₨68,883) | ₨33,738 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 ₨ (₨51,662) | ₨20,172 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,200 ₨ (₨4,133) | ₨4,883 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 ₨ (₨51,662) | ₨19,087 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,000 ₨ (₨27,553) | ₨12,236 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 800 ₨ (₨2,755) | ₨3,446 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,054 ₨ (₨7,074) | ₨681 | + 939% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,035 ₨ (₨24,230) | ₨29,258 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,632 ₨ (₨5,620) | ₨10,189 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (₨1,461) | ₨401 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (₨1,519) | ₨261 | + 482% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (₨7,231) | ₨2,336 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (₨6,802) | ₨2,612 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (₨6,813) | ₨3,639 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (₨7,742) | ₨2,723 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨5,148,095) | ₨920,793 | + 459% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨60) | ₨79 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 500 ₨ (₨1,722) | ₨1,209 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (₨563) | ₨103 | + 445% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (₨563) | ₨217 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (₨3,251) | ₨903 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (₨483) | ₨324 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (₨503) | ₨162 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 ₨ (₨121) | ₨256 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (₨235) | ₨147 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (₨339) | ₨68 | + 399% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (₨852) | ₨243 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (₨3,086) | ₨1,202 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨517) | ₨474 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨4,506) | ₨1,691 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (₨5,844) | ₨1,629 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (₨517) | ₨590 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 73 ₨ (₨250) | ₨186 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ₨ (₨344) | ₨190 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨55,808) | ₨36,065 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨16) | ₨5.16 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (₨4,333) | ₨1,583 | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (₨620) | ₨270 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,342 prices entered by 2,247 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 131% more expensive than in India
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