- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 83% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 191 ₨ (Rp 204,423) | Rp 66,106 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 110 ₨ (Rp 117,577) | Rp 50,634 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (Rp 61,461) | Rp 30,568 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 ₨ (Rp 24,584) | Rp 19,074 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39 ₨ (Rp 41,686) | Rp 24,685 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 70 ₨ (Rp 74,822) | Rp 16,247 | + 361% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 ₨ (Rp 137,303) | Rp 66,045 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 ₨ (Rp 30,803) | Rp 37,044 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (Rp 13,094) | Rp 18,542 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 45 ₨ (Rp 48,456) | Rp 32,310 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 225 ₨ (Rp 240,498) | Rp 368,198 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 57 ₨ (Rp 60,392) | Rp 19,117 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ₨ (Rp 20,843) | Rp 16,216 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,500 ₨ (Rp 19,774,257) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,500 ₨ (Rp 15,498,742) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 833 ₨ (Rp 890,732) | Rp 910,541 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,507 ₨ (Rp 14,437,559) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,109 ₨ (Rp 11,874,281) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580 ₨ (Rp 619,950) | Rp 619,505 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 725 ₨ (Rp 774,937) | Rp 287,299 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 ₨ (Rp 10,154,348) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 ₨ (Rp 2,939,417) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 150 ₨ (Rp 160,332) | Rp 58,356 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 ₨ (Rp 60,124) | Rp 56,285 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 487 ₨ (Rp 520,836) | Rp 615,926 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 637 ₨ (Rp 680,432) | Rp 397,678 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,171 ₨ (Rp 1,251,368) | Rp 985,125 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 ₨ (Rp 1,710,206) | Rp 811,453 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 366,667 ₨ (Rp 391,922,563) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19 ₨ (Rp 20,309) | Rp 8,898 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 383 ₨ (Rp 409,736) | Rp 381,291 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 68 ₨ (Rp 72,684) | Rp 24,249 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 98 ₨ (Rp 104,216) | Rp 88,999 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 47 ₨ (Rp 49,794) | Rp 45,191 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55 ₨ (Rp 58,788) | Rp 23,113 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 ₨ (Rp 103,759) | Rp 34,430 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Rp 22,509) | Rp 14,080 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27 ₨ (Rp 28,417) | Rp 13,066 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125 ₨ (Rp 133,610) | Rp 92,997 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 145% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,000 ₨ (Rp 1,068,879) | Rp 216,823 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 133 ₨ (Rp 142,517) | Rp 100,274 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 ₨ (Rp 1,282,654) | Rp 505,534 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 ₨ (Rp 160,332) | Rp 133,066 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ₨ (Rp 96,199) | Rp 46,363 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ₨ (Rp 85,510) | Rp 56,412 | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 20,000 ₨ (Rp 21,377,575) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.00 ₨ (Rp 4,276) | Rp 1,617 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 733 ₨ (Rp 783,844) | Rp 565,576 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ₨ (Rp 128,265) | Rp 24,489 | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,831 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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