Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 343% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 343% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (₨3,163) | ₨381 | + 731% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (₨3,163) | ₨352 | + 799% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (₨474) | ₨176 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (₨192) | ₨58 | + 228% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 60 ₨ (₨380) | ₨83 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 75 ₨ (₨474) | ₨44 | + 982% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨863) | ₨250 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨147) | ₨176 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (₨137) | ₨30 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨256) | ₨166 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨1,040) | ₨847 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨349) | ₨97 | + 262% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨81) | ₨39 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 282% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨154,945) | ₨51,905 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨92,489) | ₨31,057 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨6,785) | ₨4,697 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (₨158,126) | ₨29,419 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (₨63,251) | ₨16,884 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (₨31,625) | ₨4,708 | + 572% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (₨9,772) | ₨697 | + 1302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨42,511) | ₨29,904 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨12,043) | ₨11,266 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (₨633) | ₨478 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨497 | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨10,753) | ₨2,508 | + 329% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨3,795) | ₨2,934 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨8,855) | ₨4,352 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨9,488) | ₨3,338 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨9,454,244) | ₨2,030,960 | + 366% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (₨158) | ₨104 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨3,011) | ₨1,127 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨569) | ₨143 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨759) | ₨323 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (₨3,163) | ₨868 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨822) | ₨372 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨466) | ₨192 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨267) | ₨294 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨133) | ₨169 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨158) | ₨87 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (₨633) | ₨316 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 188% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 188% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨3,163) | ₨1,502 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨949) | ₨684 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨8,275) | ₨1,386 | + 497% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨5,693) | ₨1,961 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨1,009) | ₨882 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨414) | ₨211 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨602) | ₨187 | + 221% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨102,489) | ₨53,078 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨29) | ₨1.28 | + 2133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨4,132) | ₨1,639 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨1,188) | ₨303 | + 293% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,688 prices entered by 1,188 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 232% more expensive than in India
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