Cost of Living in Seychelles
Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,317.8$ (48,994.5₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 943.5$ (13,932.4₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 15.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 38.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₨ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,033.69 ₨ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 103.37 ₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 120.00 ₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 55.00 ₨ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 70.52 ₨ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.67 ₨ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 31.74 ₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 97.17 ₨ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 21.05 ₨ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 12.32 ₨ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 51.25 ₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 136.17 ₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 40.34 ₨ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 64.83 ₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.80 ₨ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 16.29 ₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 15.60 ₨ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 38.37 ₨ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 9.07 ₨ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.79 ₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 19.67 ₨ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 21.25 ₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 150.00 ₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 47.68 ₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 83.75 ₨ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 329.89 ₨ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 ₨ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 430.00 ₨ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 125.00 ₨ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 60.35 ₨ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ₨ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 78.89 ₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 388,189.46 ₨ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 500,000.00 ₨ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,694.32 ₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 588.00 ₨ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,016.67 ₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 988.19 ₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 230.24 ₨ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 82.50 ₨ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,250.00 ₨ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 122,680.90 ₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 822.03 ₨ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 368.84 ₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,018.40 ₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 984.91 ₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,706.80 ₨ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,748.78 ₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 27,871.14 ₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,531.81 ₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 968.50 ₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,237.37 ₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,286.37 ₨ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.50 |
Prices in Seychelles
This country had 162 entries in the past 12 months by 23 different contributors.
Last update: 11 June 2025
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Last update: 11 June 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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