Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ (2,566 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ (4,060 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ (2,892 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ (1,004 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ (1,453 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ (2,857 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ (4,521 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ (770 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ (721 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ (1,342 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ (5,450 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ (1,830 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ (426 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ (812,083 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ (484,747 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ (35,558 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ (412,811 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 237,787 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ (20,158 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ (51,216 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ (222,807 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ (63,119 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ (7,459 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ (56,355 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 566% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ (19,890 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ (46,410 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ (49,725 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ (49,550,733 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 519% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ (579 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ (15,780 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ (2,984 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 680% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ (3,978 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ (4,310 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ (2,445 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ (1,399 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ (696 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ (829 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ (8,288 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Seychelles | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ (16,575 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ (4,973 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (43,371 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ (29,835 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ (5,291 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ (2,168 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ (3,156 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ (537,154 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ (150 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 530% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ (21,655 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ (6,228 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 1101% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 344 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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