Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (Rp 88,422) | Rp 61,205 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (Rp 139,911) | Rp 48,353 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (Rp 99,663) | Rp 29,046 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (Rp 34,593) | Rp 21,836 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (Rp 50,086) | Rp 22,834 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Rp 98,472) | Rp 14,630 | + 573% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Rp 155,809) | Rp 66,405 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Rp 26,532) | Rp 43,134 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (Rp 24,835) | Rp 18,263 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (Rp 46,254) | Rp 34,771 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (Rp 187,823) | Rp 406,659 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (Rp 63,069) | Rp 17,291 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (Rp 14,689) | Rp 16,247 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 187% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (Rp 27,988,297) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (Rp 16,706,718) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (Rp 1,225,512) | Rp 801,210 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (Rp 14,227,451) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (Rp 8,331,640) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (Rp 694,739) | Rp 505,106 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (Rp 1,765,147) | Rp 237,062 | + 645% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (Rp 7,679,010) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (Rp 2,175,403) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (Rp 257,067) | Rp 57,323 | + 348% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (Rp 1,942,283) | Rp 648,513 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (Rp 685,512) | Rp 480,172 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (Rp 1,599,527) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (Rp 1,713,779) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 149% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Rp 1,707,757,965) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Rp 19,949) | Rp 9,337 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (Rp 543,851) | Rp 419,026 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (Rp 102,827) | Rp 19,709 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (Rp 137,102) | Rp 89,583 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (Rp 148,528) | Rp 108,192 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (Rp 84,261) | Rp 22,334 | + 277% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (Rp 48,211) | Rp 30,094 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Rp 23,993) | Rp 22,886 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (Rp 28,563) | Rp 11,284 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (Rp 285,630) | Rp 119,565 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (Rp 571,260) | Rp 261,585 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Rp 171,378) | Rp 99,216 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Rp 1,494,770) | Rp 251,127 | + 495% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (Rp 1,028,267) | Rp 573,242 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (Rp 182,342) | Rp 159,890 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (Rp 74,725) | Rp 39,869 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (Rp 108,770) | Rp 65,361 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Rp 18,512,927) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Rp 5,160) | Rp 2,093 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (Rp 746,338) | Rp 509,555 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (Rp 156,473) | Rp 32,683 | + 379% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 465 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia
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