- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 198% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 286 ₨ (Rp 298,298) | Rp 65,531 | + 355% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ₨ (Rp 175,940) | Rp 49,511 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 ₨ (Rp 91,223) | Rp 30,885 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ₨ (Rp 50,892) | Rp 18,934 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 ₨ (Rp 128,055) | Rp 22,695 | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (Rp 88,760) | Rp 14,388 | + 517% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (Rp 285,439) | Rp 60,646 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 ₨ (Rp 80,439) | Rp 37,954 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 ₨ (Rp 70,859) | Rp 18,653 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 ₨ (Rp 72,510) | Rp 31,286 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 ₨ (Rp 260,214) | Rp 371,771 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (Rp 49,929) | Rp 18,926 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ₨ (Rp 36,090) | Rp 15,260 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 223% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,651 ₨ (Rp 29,864,149) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (Rp 20,846,700) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 ₨ (Rp 1,171,491) | Rp 887,496 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 26,181 ₨ (Rp 27,289,790) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,856 ₨ (Rp 20,696,396) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168 ₨ (Rp 1,217,583) | Rp 667,380 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 878 ₨ (Rp 915,514) | Rp 252,522 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (Rp 10,422,975) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,193 ₨ (Rp 8,540,216) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 424% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466 ₨ (Rp 485,659) | Rp 59,625 | + 715% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 472 ₨ (Rp 491,520) | Rp 55,089 | + 792% | |
| Clothes | + 314% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 314% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 ₨ (Rp 2,685,524) | Rp 659,239 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,959 ₨ (Rp 2,042,362) | Rp 428,524 | + 377% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ₨ (Rp 2,579,331) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,755 ₨ (Rp 2,871,821) | Rp 936,471 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 283% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 283% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,030,140 ₨ (Rp 2,116,086,013) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 341% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (Rp 46,008) | Rp 8,791 | + 423% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (Rp 1,250,802) | Rp 382,650 | + 227% | |
| Personal Care | + 560% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 560% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 ₨ (Rp 187,814) | Rp 24,611 | + 663% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 ₨ (Rp 249,676) | Rp 90,441 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,616 ₨ (Rp 1,684,851) | Rp 332,164 | + 407% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 182 ₨ (Rp 189,268) | Rp 45,296 | + 318% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 210 ₨ (Rp 219,375) | Rp 23,390 | + 838% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ₨ (Rp 208,467) | Rp 32,514 | + 541% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 ₨ (Rp 140,257) | Rp 15,188 | + 823% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (Rp 138,413) | Rp 12,682 | + 991% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (Rp 364,541) | Rp 81,236 | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 460% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 460% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 939 ₨ (Rp 978,281) | Rp 211,083 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 706 ₨ (Rp 735,706) | Rp 98,679 | + 646% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Rp 1,363,207) | Rp 460,234 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,862 ₨ (Rp 1,940,984) | Rp 497,062 | + 290% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 ₨ (Rp 300,450) | Rp 118,309 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 176 ₨ (Rp 183,129) | Rp 45,661 | + 301% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 ₨ (Rp 233,196) | Rp 54,748 | + 326% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (Rp 22,746,669) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₨ (Rp 31,624) | Rp 1,846 | + 1613% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,773 ₨ (Rp 1,848,300) | Rp 521,125 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 ₨ (Rp 106,224) | Rp 24,789 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 286% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,975 prices entered by 334 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1042.335
IDR
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 286% more expensive than in Indonesia
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