Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 141% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (₨478) | ₨361 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (₨756) | ₨333 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (₨539) | ₨178 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (₨187) | ₨55 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (₨271) | ₨90 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨532) | ₨44 | + 1104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨842) | ₨236 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨143) | ₨162 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (₨134) | ₨31 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨250) | ₨157 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨1,015) | ₨767 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨341) | ₨88 | + 290% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨79) | ₨39 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨151,306) | ₨46,438 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨90,317) | ₨26,734 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨6,625) | ₨5,322 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (₨76,914) | ₨24,906 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,288 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (₨3,756) | ₨5,022 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (₨9,542) | ₨662 | + 1342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨41,513) | ₨30,524 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨11,760) | ₨12,233 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (₨1,390) | ₨520 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨559 | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨10,500) | ₨2,582 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨3,706) | ₨2,556 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨8,647) | ₨4,248 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨9,265) | ₨3,070 | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 252% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨9,232,222) | ₨1,056,360 | + 774% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨108) | ₨108 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨2,940) | ₨1,181 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨556) | ₨126 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨741) | ₨247 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,336 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨803) | ₨392 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨456) | ₨212 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨261) | ₨269 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨130) | ₨177 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨154) | ₨92 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (₨1,544) | ₨304 | + 408% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨3,088) | ₨1,526 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨926) | ₨647 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨8,081) | ₨1,500 | + 439% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨5,559) | ₨1,809 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨986) | ₨641 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨404) | ₨204 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨588) | ₨179 | + 229% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨100,082) | ₨47,498 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨28) | ₨1.06 | + 2526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨4,035) | ₨1,773 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (₨1,160) | ₨238 | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,652 prices entered by 1,109 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in India
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