Cost of living in Seychelles compared to United States
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 ₨ ($5.74) | $19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 ₨ ($9) | $10 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 87 ₨ ($6) | $5.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 ₨ ($2.25) | $1.09 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 ₨ ($3.25) | $4.92 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 86 ₨ ($6) | $4.81 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ ($10) | $7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 ₨ ($1.72) | $4.70 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 ₨ ($1.61) | $2.55 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ ($3.00) | $3.06 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ ($12) | $16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ ($4.10) | $2.74 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ ($0.95) | $3.08 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ ($1,818) | $3,012 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ ($1,085) | $2,224 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ ($80) | $219 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,453 ₨ ($924) | $1,967 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,475 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 608 ₨ ($45) | $147 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,545 ₨ ($115) | $64 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ ($499) | $284 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ ($141) | $132 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 ₨ ($17) | $13 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ ($126) | $54 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ ($45) | $44 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ ($104) | $93 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ ($111) | $120 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ ($110,906) | $27,658 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 ₨ ($1.30) | $1.06 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ ($35) | $83 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $137 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ ($5.47) | $4.91 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ ($3.13) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ ($1.56) | $4.81 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ ($1.85) | $2.19 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ₨ ($19) | $27 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ ($37) | $55 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ ($11) | $28 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ ($97) | $196 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ ($67) | $88 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ ($4.85) | $5.21 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ ($1,202) | $578 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ ($0.34) | $0.20 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ ($48) | $59 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ ($14) | $10 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,907 prices entered by 2,817 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seychelles is 10% cheaper than in United States
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