Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (₨1,456) | ₨394 | + 269% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (₨762) | ₨277 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (₨300) | ₨144 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (₨230) | ₨52 | + 340% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (₨551) | ₨73 | + 650% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (₨406) | ₨37 | + 989% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨708) | ₨210 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (₨322) | ₨140 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (₨278) | ₨28 | + 905% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (₨305) | ₨127 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (₨884) | ₨868 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (₨290) | ₨83 | + 248% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (₨144) | ₨35 | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 376% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 376% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (₨144,494) | ₨31,574 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (₨94,937) | ₨20,127 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (₨5,853) | ₨4,098 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (₨115,153) | ₨24,066 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (₨82,333) | ₨14,071 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (₨5,639) | ₨3,193 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (₨6,529) | ₨747 | + 774% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (₨50,419) | ₨30,759 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (₨32,897) | ₨10,743 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (₨2,204) | ₨378 | + 482% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (₨2,291) | ₨289 | + 692% | |
| Clothes | + 298% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 298% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (₨10,907) | ₨2,388 | + 357% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (₨10,259) | ₨2,586 | + 297% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (₨10,276) | ₨3,770 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (₨11,678) | ₨2,768 | + 322% | |
| Transportation | + 334% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 334% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨7,765,321) | ₨924,452 | + 740% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (₨134) | ₨76 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (₨4,958) | ₨1,210 | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | + 299% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 299% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (₨850) | ₨111 | + 668% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (₨850) | ₨211 | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (₨4,903) | ₨1,034 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (₨728) | ₨250 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (₨758) | ₨175 | + 333% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (₨886) | ₨231 | + 284% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (₨354) | ₨150 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (₨512) | ₨67 | + 659% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (₨1,285) | ₨253 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 246% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (₨4,655) | ₨1,215 | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (₨2,260) | ₨479 | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨6,797) | ₨1,807 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (₨8,815) | ₨1,940 | + 354% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (₨1,160) | ₨686 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (₨757) | ₨220 | + 244% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (₨845) | ₨236 | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨84,180) | ₨34,455 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨23) | ₨3.96 | + 492% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (₨6,535) | ₨1,995 | + 228% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (₨547) | ₨244 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 303% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,556 prices entered by 2,337 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 303% more expensive than in India
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