Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₨ (Rp 61,423) | Rp 48,150 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (Rp 90,591) | Rp 54,894 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 ₨ (Rp 102,167) | Rp 30,099 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (Rp 27,429) | Rp 20,570 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (Rp 39,714) | Rp 25,479 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (Rp 78,079) | Rp 16,222 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (Rp 123,541) | Rp 59,701 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (Rp 21,038) | Rp 37,956 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (Rp 11,503) | Rp 19,374 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (Rp 36,675) | Rp 34,923 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (Rp 148,926) | Rp 356,233 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (Rp 50,008) | Rp 19,537 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (Rp 11,976) | Rp 19,724 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (Rp 22,192,045) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (Rp 13,246,831) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (Rp 971,714) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (Rp 11,281,009) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (Rp 6,606,194) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (Rp 550,861) | Rp 813,523 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (Rp 1,399,593) | Rp 354,270 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (Rp 6,088,721) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (Rp 1,724,886) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (Rp 203,829) | Rp 60,481 | + 237% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (Rp 1,540,045) | Rp 655,630 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (Rp 543,545) | Rp 423,397 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (Rp 1,268,272) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (Rp 1,358,863) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 127% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (Rp 1,354,088,858) | Rp 479,902,000 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (Rp 15,818) | Rp 8,988 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (Rp 431,222) | Rp 237,123 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (Rp 81,532) | Rp 23,300 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (Rp 108,709) | Rp 87,183 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 254,843 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (Rp 117,768) | Rp 49,080 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (Rp 66,811) | Rp 19,454 | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (Rp 38,227) | Rp 36,205 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (Rp 19,024) | Rp 18,007 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (Rp 22,648) | Rp 11,130 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (Rp 226,477) | Rp 86,706 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (Rp 452,954) | Rp 166,095 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (Rp 135,886) | Rp 104,958 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (Rp 1,185,209) | Rp 520,784 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (Rp 815,318) | Rp 388,033 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (Rp 144,579) | Rp 111,803 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (Rp 59,250) | Rp 35,619 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (Rp 86,244) | Rp 47,498 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (Rp 14,678,982) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (Rp 4,092) | Rp 1,799 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750 ₨ (Rp 679,431) | Rp 579,157 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (Rp 163,064) | Rp 28,660 | + 469% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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