Cost of living in Seychelles compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seychelles is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 ₨ ($35) | $21 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 ₨ ($35) | $12 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 ₨ ($5.27) | $5.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 ₨ ($1.69) | $1.11 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52 ₨ ($3.66) | $5.45 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 ₨ ($5.96) | $4.89 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 136 ₨ ($10) | $7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 ₨ ($2.11) | $4.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 ₨ ($0.84) | $2.34 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 40 ₨ ($2.84) | $3.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 ₨ ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 55 ₨ ($3.88) | $2.95 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 ₨ ($0.90) | $3.15 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Seychelles is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,497 ₨ ($1,720) | $3,211 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,623 ₨ ($1,027) | $2,486 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,073 ₨ ($75) | $234 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 25,000 ₨ ($1,755) | $2,262 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 ₨ ($702) | $1,671 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,000 ₨ ($351) | $172 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $62 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,721 ₨ ($472) | $252 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,904 ₨ ($134) | $151 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 ₨ ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $35 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Seychelles is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,700 ₨ ($119) | $59 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 ₨ ($42) | $51 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 ₨ ($98) | $105 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,500 ₨ ($105) | $142 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Seychelles is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,494,730 ₨ ($104,954) | $31,010 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 ₨ ($1.76) | $0.94 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 476 ₨ ($33) | $86 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Seychelles is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90 ₨ ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 ₨ ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 ₨ ($35) | $170 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 130 ₨ ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 74 ₨ ($5.18) | $5.35 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42 ₨ ($2.96) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 ₨ ($1.47) | $5.22 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 ₨ ($1.76) | $2.41 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 ₨ ($7) | $31 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Seychelles is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Seychelles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 ₨ ($35) | $61 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 150 ₨ ($11) | $31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,308 ₨ ($92) | $228 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 900 ₨ ($63) | $104 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 160 ₨ ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65 ₨ ($4.59) | $5.90 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 95 ₨ ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 16,204 ₨ ($1,138) | $502 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.52 ₨ ($0.32) | $0.54 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 ₨ ($46) | $72 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 188 ₨ ($13) | $11 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,325 prices entered by 1,925 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.07022
USD
/
SCR
Cost of living in Seychelles is 10% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 19% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 28% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 64% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Angola is 64% cheaper than in United States