Cost of living in Seychelles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (₨385) | ₨345 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (₨610) | ₨288 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (₨434) | ₨146 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (₨151) | ₨53 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (₨218) | ₨81 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (₨429) | ₨36 | + 1090% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (₨679) | ₨228 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (₨116) | ₨157 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (₨108) | ₨29 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (₨202) | ₨146 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (₨818) | ₨679 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (₨275) | ₨90 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (₨64) | ₨35 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (₨121,933) | ₨29,658 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (₨72,784) | ₨20,244 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (₨5,339) | ₨4,141 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (₨61,983) | ₨19,834 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (₨36,298) | ₨12,962 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (₨3,027) | ₨4,851 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (₨7,690) | ₨664 | + 1059% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (₨33,454) | ₨28,004 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (₨9,477) | ₨11,684 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (₨1,120) | ₨350 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨509 | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (₨8,462) | ₨2,321 | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (₨2,986) | ₨2,519 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (₨6,968) | ₨3,731 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (₨7,466) | ₨2,851 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (₨7,439,994) | ₨1,021,150 | + 629% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (₨87) | ₨96 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (₨2,369) | ₨1,210 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (₨448) | ₨107 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (₨597) | ₨218 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨609 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (₨647) | ₨376 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (₨367) | ₨192 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (₨210) | ₨268 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (₨105) | ₨164 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (₨124) | ₨80 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (₨1,244) | ₨245 | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Seychelles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (₨2,489) | ₨1,199 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (₨747) | ₨486 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (₨6,512) | ₨1,354 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (₨4,480) | ₨1,712 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (₨794) | ₨684 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (₨326) | ₨204 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (₨474) | ₨173 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (₨80,653) | ₨44,632 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (₨22) | ₨2.32 | + 868% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (₨3,251) | ₨1,393 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (₨682) | ₨278 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 166% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,469 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 166% more expensive than in India
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