Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 352% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 352% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ (56,239 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 807% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ (56,239 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 1223% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ (8,436 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ (2,699 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ (5,864 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (9,542 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 538% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (15,339 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ (3,374 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ (1,350 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (4,554 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (18,491 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (6,209 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 473% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (1,446 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (2,755,353 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (1,644,720 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (120,648 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ (2,811,929 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ (1,124,772 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ (562,386 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 28,675 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (755,973 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (214,161 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ (11,248 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 413% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 459% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 459% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (191,211 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 1023% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (67,486 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (157,468 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (168,716 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Transportation | + 252% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 252% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (168,123,003 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 3262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ (2,812 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (53,540 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (10,123 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (13,497 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 664% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ (56,239 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (14,622 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (8,295 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 374% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (4,746 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (2,362 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (2,812 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ (11,248 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (56,239 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (16,872 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (147,155 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 867% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (101,229 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (17,951 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (7,356 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (10,708 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 654% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (1,822,535 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 511% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (508 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (73,474 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (21,130 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 745% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 228 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria
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