Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 313% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 313% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (₨3,075) | ₨396 | + 677% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (₨3,075) | ₨349 | + 782% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (₨461) | ₨167 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ (₨148) | ₨60 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ (₨321) | ₨94 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (₨522) | ₨44 | + 1092% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨839) | ₨270 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ (₨185) | ₨199 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (₨74) | ₨36 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨249) | ₨170 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨1,011) | ₨905 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨340) | ₨92 | + 270% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨79) | ₨43 | + 84% | |
| 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 ₨ (₨150,669) | ₨55,765 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨89,937) | ₨34,461 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨6,597) | ₨5,484 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (₨153,762) | ₨28,672 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (₨61,505) | ₨16,720 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (₨30,752) | ₨3,771 | + 716% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨713 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨41,338) | ₨26,248 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨11,711) | ₨10,447 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (₨615) | ₨445 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨784 | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨10,456) | ₨2,475 | + 323% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨3,690) | ₨2,677 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨8,611) | ₨4,248 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨9,226) | ₨3,002 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨9,193,321) | ₨2,128,600 | + 332% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (₨154) | ₨103 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨2,928) | ₨1,255 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨554) | ₨112 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨738) | ₨252 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (₨3,075) | ₨1,012 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨800) | ₨364 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨454) | ₨188 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨260) | ₨268 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨129) | ₨162 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨154) | ₨80 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (₨615) | ₨299 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 162% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨3,075) | ₨1,508 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨923) | ₨729 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨8,047) | ₨1,828 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨5,535) | ₨2,123 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨982) | ₨740 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨402) | ₨206 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨586) | ₨208 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨99,660) | ₨44,172 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨28) | ₨5.17 | + 438% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨4,018) | ₨1,795 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨1,155) | ₨313 | + 270% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,545 prices entered by 823 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 193% more expensive than in India
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