- Cost of Living
- Seychelles
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Seychelles compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 286 ₨ (7,612 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 169 ₨ (4,490 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 88 ₨ (2,328 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ₨ (1,299 ₦) | 891 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 123 ₨ (3,268 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 471% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ (2,265 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 274 ₨ (7,284 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77 ₨ (2,053 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 ₨ (1,808 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 ₨ (1,850 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 456% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 250 ₨ (6,640 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ₨ (1,274 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 ₨ (921 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 189% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,651 ₨ (762,073 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 20,000 ₨ (531,966 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,124 ₨ (29,894 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 26,181 ₨ (696,380 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 19,856 ₨ (528,130 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,168 ₨ (31,070 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 878 ₨ (23,362 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,000 ₨ (265,973 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,193 ₨ (217,929 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 517% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 466 ₨ (12,393 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 985% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 472 ₨ (12,543 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 743% | |
| Clothes | + 378% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 378% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 ₨ (68,529 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 890% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,959 ₨ (52,117 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ₨ (65,819 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,755 ₨ (73,283 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 435% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 435% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,030,140 ₨ (53,998,228 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 887% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 44 ₨ (1,174 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 672% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ₨ (31,918 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 416% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 416% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 180 ₨ (4,793 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 240 ₨ (6,371 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,572 ₨ (41,801 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 445% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 182 ₨ (4,830 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 210 ₨ (5,598 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 ₨ (5,320 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 135 ₨ (3,579 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 838% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 133 ₨ (3,532 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 624% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 350 ₨ (9,302 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 495% | |
| Entertainment | + 472% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 472% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 939 ₨ (24,964 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 706 ₨ (18,774 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 474% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ (34,786 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,862 ₨ (49,530 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 288 ₨ (7,667 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 176 ₨ (4,673 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 224 ₨ (5,951 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 965% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 21,823 ₨ (580,449 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 30 ₨ (807 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 1778% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,773 ₨ (47,165 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 102 ₨ (2,711 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 488% | |
| TOTAL | + 305% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,736 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
26.598
NGN
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 305% more expensive than in Nigeria
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