Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (Rp 233,502) | Rp 62,230 | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (Rp 122,164) | Rp 52,137 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (Rp 48,087) | Rp 30,582 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (Rp 36,946) | Rp 18,388 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (Rp 88,372) | Rp 26,104 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (Rp 65,053) | Rp 14,341 | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Rp 113,651) | Rp 77,272 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (Rp 51,578) | Rp 38,806 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (Rp 44,667) | Rp 19,485 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (Rp 48,920) | Rp 32,212 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (Rp 141,735) | Rp 339,997 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (Rp 46,499) | Rp 15,796 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (Rp 23,071) | Rp 17,158 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (Rp 23,179,200) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (Rp 15,229,536) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (Rp 938,950) | Rp 772,430 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (Rp 18,472,489) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (Rp 13,207,576) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (Rp 904,532) | Rp 502,555 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (Rp 1,047,399) | Rp 285,184 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (Rp 8,087,973) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (Rp 5,277,230) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (Rp 353,493) | Rp 69,682 | + 407% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (Rp 367,530) | Rp 51,169 | + 618% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 199% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (Rp 1,749,659) | Rp 655,076 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (Rp 1,645,786) | Rp 457,119 | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (Rp 1,648,461) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (Rp 1,873,309) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Rp 1,245,686,253) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (Rp 21,513) | Rp 9,156 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (Rp 795,303) | Rp 330,672 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 253% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 253% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (Rp 136,344) | Rp 30,938 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (Rp 136,345) | Rp 82,186 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (Rp 786,560) | Rp 280,243 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (Rp 116,834) | Rp 38,725 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (Rp 121,635) | Rp 26,962 | + 351% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (Rp 142,123) | Rp 34,072 | + 317% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (Rp 56,809) | Rp 16,791 | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (Rp 82,093) | Rp 13,618 | + 503% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (Rp 206,168) | Rp 63,841 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (Rp 746,756) | Rp 184,270 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (Rp 362,553) | Rp 105,975 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Rp 1,090,327) | Rp 1,041,000 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (Rp 1,414,022) | Rp 413,601 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (Rp 186,011) | Rp 152,100 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (Rp 121,410) | Rp 44,543 | + 173% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (Rp 135,477) | Rp 59,628 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Rp 13,503,845) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Rp 3,764) | Rp 1,635 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (Rp 1,048,357) | Rp 597,783 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (Rp 87,766) | Rp 24,831 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,265 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 147% more expensive than in Indonesia
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