Cost of Living in Seychelles
Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,474.4$ (48,919.9₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 987.3$ (13,901.5₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 11.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 34.6% 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 | 1,000.00 ₨ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 132.76 ₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 120.00 ₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 55.00 ₨ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 70.21 ₨ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.63 ₨ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 31.39 ₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 96.44 ₨ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 20.50 ₨ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 15.12 ₨ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 53.56 ₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 135.39 ₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 44.56 ₨ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 72.60 ₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.70 ₨ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 16.16 ₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.61 ₨ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 41.58 ₨ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 9.07 ₨ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 10.08 ₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 21.86 ₨ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 20.00 ₨ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 160.00 ₨ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 48.07 ₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 62.50 ₨ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 318.36 ₨ | |
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) | 82.04 ₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 382,440.02 ₨ | |
| 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 | 1,671.41 ₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 577.20 ₨ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,032.50 ₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 982.44 ₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 149.36 ₨ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 75.00 ₨ | |
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 | 122,006.30 ₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 612.50 ₨ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 327.90 ₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,124.20 ₨ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 922.06 ₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,193.31 ₨ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,562.48 ₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,361.49 ₨ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 23,502.25 ₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 946.18 ₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,188.73 ₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,438.66 ₨ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.00 |
Prices in Seychelles
This country had 198 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 26 June 2025
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Last update: 26 June 2025
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