Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 280 ₨ (6,172 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 ₨ (3,229 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ₨ (1,271 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ₨ (977 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 106 ₨ (2,336 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 78 ₨ (1,719 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (3,004 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 62 ₨ (1,363 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ₨ (1,181 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 59 ₨ (1,293 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 170 ₨ (3,746 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56 ₨ (1,229 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ₨ (610 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,813 ₨ (612,671 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,274 ₨ (402,546 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,127 ₨ (24,818 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,166 ₨ (488,264 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,848 ₨ (349,102 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,085 ₨ (23,909 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,257 ₨ (27,685 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,705 ₨ (213,781 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,332 ₨ (139,487 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 375% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 424 ₨ (9,344 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 835% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 441 ₨ (9,715 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 871% | |
| Clothes | + 354% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 354% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,099 ₨ (46,247 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 816% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,975 ₨ (43,501 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 320% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,978 ₨ (43,572 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,248 ₨ (49,515 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 235% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 235% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (32,925,916 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 1316% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ₨ (569 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 954 ₨ (21,021 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 204% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 164 ₨ (3,604 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ₨ (3,604 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 944 ₨ (20,790 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 140 ₨ (3,088 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 146 ₨ (3,215 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 171 ₨ (3,757 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ₨ (1,502 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ₨ (2,170 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 448% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 247 ₨ (5,449 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 896 ₨ (19,738 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ₨ (9,583 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (28,819 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,697 ₨ (37,375 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223 ₨ (4,917 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 ₨ (3,209 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 ₨ (3,581 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 879% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (356,933 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 406% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (99 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 393% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,258 ₨ (27,710 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 105 ₨ (2,320 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 411% | |
| TOTAL | + 167% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria
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