Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (2,491 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (3,942 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (2,808 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (975 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (1,411 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (2,775 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (4,390 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (748 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (700 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (1,303 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (5,292 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (1,777 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (414 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (788,599 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (470,729 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (34,530 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (400,873 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (234,753 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (19,575 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (49,735 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (216,364 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (61,294 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (7,243 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 298% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (54,726 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 475% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (19,315 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (45,068 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (48,288 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 250% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 250% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (48,117,854 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 512% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (562 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (15,324 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (2,897 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (3,863 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (4,185 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (2,374 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (1,358 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (676 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (805 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (8,048 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (16,096 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (4,829 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (42,117 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (28,973 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (5,138 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 429% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (2,105 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (3,065 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 429% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (521,621 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (145 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 490% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (21,029 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 137 ₨ (4,409 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 781% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 282 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria
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