- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 318% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 318% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 286 ₨ (₨1,509) | ₨422 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ₨ (₨890) | ₨265 | + 235% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 ₨ (₨461) | ₨142 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ₨ (₨257) | ₨51 | + 400% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 ₨ (₨648) | ₨71 | + 812% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (₨449) | ₨39 | + 1058% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (₨1,444) | ₨201 | + 618% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 ₨ (₨407) | ₨138 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 ₨ (₨358) | ₨25 | + 1359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 ₨ (₨367) | ₨122 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 ₨ (₨1,316) | ₨826 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (₨253) | ₨81 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ₨ (₨183) | ₨33 | + 461% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 369% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,651 ₨ (₨151,070) | ₨30,992 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (₨105,454) | ₨20,945 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 ₨ (₨5,926) | ₨4,566 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 26,181 ₨ (₨138,047) | ₨24,492 | + 464% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,856 ₨ (₨104,694) | ₨15,581 | + 572% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168 ₨ (₨6,159) | ₨3,799 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 878 ₨ (₨4,631) | ₨822 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (₨52,725) | ₨33,814 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,193 ₨ (₨43,201) | ₨10,670 | + 305% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466 ₨ (₨2,457) | ₨380 | + 547% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 472 ₨ (₨2,486) | ₨556 | + 347% | |
| Clothes | + 317% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 317% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 ₨ (₨13,585) | ₨2,407 | + 464% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,959 ₨ (₨10,331) | ₨2,662 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ₨ (₨13,048) | ₨3,747 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,755 ₨ (₨14,527) | ₨2,916 | + 398% | |
| Transportation | + 490% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 490% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,030,140 ₨ (₨10,704,356) | ₨877,820 | + 1119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (₨233) | ₨78 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (₨6,327) | ₨1,353 | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 461% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 461% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 ₨ (₨950) | ₨136 | + 599% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 ₨ (₨1,263) | ₨282 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,616 ₨ (₨8,523) | ₨1,553 | + 449% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 182 ₨ (₨957) | ₨259 | + 270% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 210 ₨ (₨1,110) | ₨178 | + 522% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ₨ (₨1,055) | ₨225 | + 370% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 ₨ (₨709) | ₨135 | + 426% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (₨700) | ₨72 | + 877% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (₨1,844) | ₨277 | + 565% | |
| Entertainment | + 240% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 240% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 939 ₨ (₨4,949) | ₨1,190 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 706 ₨ (₨3,722) | ₨472 | + 688% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨6,896) | ₨1,972 | + 250% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,862 ₨ (₨9,819) | ₨1,759 | + 458% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 ₨ (₨1,520) | ₨615 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 176 ₨ (₨926) | ₨196 | + 372% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 ₨ (₨1,180) | ₨209 | + 466% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (₨115,065) | ₨38,823 | + 196% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₨ (₨160) | ₨59 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,773 ₨ (₨9,350) | ₨1,886 | + 396% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 ₨ (₨537) | ₨252 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 348% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,082 prices entered by 4,577 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 348% more expensive than in India
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