Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Japan
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (¥773) | ¥1,025 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (¥1,224) | ¥723 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (¥872) | ¥519 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (¥303) | ¥197 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (¥438) | ¥316 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (¥861) | ¥629 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (¥1,363) | ¥962 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (¥232) | ¥902 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (¥217) | ¥574 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (¥405) | ¥285 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (¥1,643) | ¥1,208 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (¥552) | ¥184 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (¥128) | ¥206 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (¥244,793) | ¥326,267 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (¥146,122) | ¥171,772 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (¥10,719) | ¥28,488 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (¥124,437) | ¥157,603 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (¥6,076) | ¥24,082 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (¥15,438) | ¥4,699 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (¥67,163) | ¥47,482 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (¥19,027) | ¥32,093 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (¥2,248) | ¥1,313 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (¥16,988) | ¥6,136 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (¥5,996) | ¥5,199 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (¥13,990) | ¥8,989 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (¥14,989) | ¥13,588 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (¥14,936,520) | ¥2,700,660 | + 453% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (¥174) | ¥165 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (¥4,757) | ¥10,143 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (¥899) | ¥2,497 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (¥1,199) | ¥1,967 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,380 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (¥1,299) | ¥650 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (¥737) | ¥938 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (¥422) | ¥702 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (¥210) | ¥218 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (¥250) | ¥216 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (¥2,498) | ¥3,927 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Seychelles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (¥4,996) | ¥4,141 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (¥1,499) | ¥3,600 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (¥13,074) | ¥4,000 | + 227% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (¥8,994) | ¥5,993 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (¥1,595) | ¥984 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (¥654) | ¥472 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (¥951) | ¥575 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (¥161,919) | ¥101,122 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (¥45) | ¥52 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (¥6,528) | ¥9,280 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (¥1,877) | ¥592 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 757 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 13% more expensive than in Japan
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