Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (Rp 86,707) | Rp 45,378 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (Rp 137,197) | Rp 54,330 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (Rp 97,730) | Rp 27,591 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (Rp 33,922) | Rp 19,722 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (Rp 49,115) | Rp 26,707 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Rp 96,562) | Rp 18,501 | + 422% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Rp 152,786) | Rp 56,542 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Rp 26,018) | Rp 42,973 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (Rp 24,354) | Rp 22,558 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (Rp 45,357) | Rp 34,959 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (Rp 184,180) | Rp 337,317 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (Rp 61,846) | Rp 20,426 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (Rp 14,404) | Rp 17,971 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (Rp 27,445,362) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (Rp 16,382,630) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (Rp 1,201,739) | Rp 496,641 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (Rp 13,951,458) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (Rp 681,262) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (Rp 1,730,905) | Rp 400,530 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (Rp 7,530,047) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (Rp 2,133,203) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (Rp 252,080) | Rp 43,866 | + 475% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (Rp 1,904,605) | Rp 624,572 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (Rp 672,214) | Rp 439,901 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (Rp 1,568,498) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (Rp 1,680,534) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 174% 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 1,674,629,771) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Rp 19,562) | Rp 11,904 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (Rp 533,301) | Rp 150,291 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (Rp 100,832) | Rp 36,367 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (Rp 134,443) | Rp 60,467 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (Rp 145,646) | Rp 130,123 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (Rp 82,626) | Rp 19,595 | + 322% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (Rp 47,276) | Rp 34,558 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Rp 23,527) | Rp 30,035 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (Rp 28,009) | Rp 15,580 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (Rp 280,089) | Rp 88,350 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Seychelles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (Rp 560,178) | Rp 216,012 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Rp 168,053) | Rp 104,481 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Rp 1,465,773) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (Rp 1,008,320) | Rp 383,761 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (Rp 178,804) | Rp 162,937 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (Rp 73,276) | Rp 36,298 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (Rp 106,660) | Rp 40,791 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Rp 18,153,801) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Rp 5,060) | Rp 2,029 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (Rp 731,860) | Rp 496,553 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (Rp 210,472) | Rp 35,528 | + 492% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 641 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia
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