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Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 173% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 319 ₨ (8,327 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 145 ₨ (3,784 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 73 ₨ (1,896 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 41 ₨ (1,066 ₦) | 911 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 105 ₨ (2,727 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 81 ₨ (2,109 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (7,138 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ₨ (1,946 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 71 ₨ (1,862 ₦) | 782 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 58 ₨ (1,520 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 411% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 165 ₨ (4,298 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 56 ₨ (1,459 ₦) | 364 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 ₨ (894 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,208 ₨ (787,431 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,208 ₨ (526,758 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,062 ₨ (27,691 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,090 ₨ (601,905 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 17,551 ₨ (457,505 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,105 ₨ (28,800 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 954 ₨ (24,863 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,061 ₨ (236,206 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,404 ₨ (219,074 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 549% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 465 ₨ (12,114 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 656% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 550 ₨ (14,334 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 585% | |
| Clothes | + 315% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 315% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,375 ₨ (61,899 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 643% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,836 ₨ (47,863 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,159 ₨ (56,281 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,408 ₨ (62,767 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 454% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 454% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,757,600 ₨ (45,815,907 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 1364% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (1,147 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 668% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (31,281 ₦) | 10,263 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Personal Care | + 315% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 315% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 175 ₨ (4,570 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 213 ₨ (5,556 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,370 ₨ (35,706 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 369% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 156 ₨ (4,068 ₦) | 1,463 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 165 ₨ (4,305 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 ₨ (4,480 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 119 ₨ (3,104 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 826% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 112 ₨ (2,926 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 524% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 308 ₨ (8,024 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 228% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 871 ₨ (22,710 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 372% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 539 ₨ (14,043 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,202 ₨ (31,329 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,762 ₨ (45,937 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 239 ₨ (6,226 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 157 ₨ (4,105 ₦) | 1,445 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194 ₨ (5,049 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 684% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (568,862 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.17 ₨ (109 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,633 ₨ (42,575 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 95 ₨ (2,464 ₦) | 464 ₦ | + 431% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,688 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 246% more expensive than in Nigeria
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