Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68 ₨ (1,718 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 ₨ (2,533 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 113 ₨ (2,857 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (767 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (1,111 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (2,183 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (3,455 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (588 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 ₨ (322 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (1,026 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (4,165 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (1,398 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (335 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (620,586 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (370,439 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (27,173 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (315,466 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,292 ₨ (184,738 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (15,404 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (39,139 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (170,267 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (48,235 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (5,700 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (43,066 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 548% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (15,200 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (35,466 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (38,000 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (37,866,235 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (442 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (12,059 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (2,280 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (3,040 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (3,293 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (1,868 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (1,069 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (532 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (633 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (6,333 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (12,667 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (3,800 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (33,144 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (22,800 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (4,043 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (1,657 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (2,412 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 504% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (410,488 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (114 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 750 ₨ (19,000 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 180 ₨ (4,560 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 743% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 656 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria
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