Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 297% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 297% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (₨3,046) | ₨435 | + 601% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (₨3,046) | ₨366 | + 733% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (₨457) | ₨181 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ (₨146) | ₨62 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ (₨318) | ₨103 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (₨517) | ₨45 | + 1060% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨831) | ₨245 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ (₨183) | ₨186 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨73) | ₨40 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨247) | ₨163 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨1,001) | ₨913 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨336) | ₨90 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨78) | ₨42 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨149,220) | ₨46,217 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨89,072) | ₨27,563 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨6,534) | ₨5,251 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (₨152,284) | ₨29,447 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (₨60,914) | ₨18,503 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (₨30,457) | ₨4,866 | + 526% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨706 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨40,941) | ₨26,371 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨11,598) | ₨11,993 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (₨609) | ₨501 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨592 | - | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨10,355) | ₨2,322 | + 346% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨3,655) | ₨2,519 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨8,528) | ₨3,978 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨9,137) | ₨2,853 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨9,104,951) | ₨1,528,690 | + 496% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (₨152) | ₨105 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨2,900) | ₨1,770 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨548) | ₨100 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨731) | ₨233 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (₨3,046) | ₨1,187 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨792) | ₨329 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨449) | ₨243 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨257) | ₨283 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨128) | ₨189 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨152) | ₨89 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (₨609) | ₨307 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨3,046) | ₨1,365 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨914) | ₨563 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨7,969) | ₨1,770 | + 350% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨5,482) | ₨2,328 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨972) | ₨865 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨398) | ₨261 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨580) | ₨197 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨98,702) | ₨43,773 | + 125% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨28) | ₨8 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨3,979) | ₨1,580 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨1,144) | ₨249 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,496 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 186% more expensive than in India
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