Cost of Living in Seychelles

Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,621.6$ (50,943.6₨), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,004.3$ (14,127.4₨), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 7.9% lower than in United States.
Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 34.3% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	250.00 ₨	95.23-340.52
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	1,000.00 ₨	555.51-3,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	129.72 ₨	98.57-175.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	120.00 ₨	32.43-150.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	68.55 ₨	48.65-100.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	64.91 ₨	24.32-113.99
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	32.23 ₨	25.00-50.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	33.28 ₨	16.22-45.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	25.88 ₨	22.00-37.20
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	20.50 ₨	14.51-44.13
White Rice (1 lb)	15.12 ₨	10.43-27.22
Eggs (12, Large Size)	54.25 ₨	42.00-78.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	180.10 ₨	74.84-362.87
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	44.56 ₨	27.22-56.70
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	72.47 ₨	45.36-113.40
Apples (1 lb)	13.70 ₨	11.34-15.88
Bananas (1 lb)	19.07 ₨	11.34-29.48
Oranges (1 lb)	12.61 ₨	9.07-22.68
Tomatoes (1 lb)	41.18 ₨	22.68-49.90
Potatoes (1 lb)	9.64 ₨	6.80-17.24
Onions (1 lb)	10.69 ₨	6.39-18.14
Lettuce (1 Head)	20.23 ₨	15.00-30.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	18.33 ₨	15.00-25.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	160.00 ₨	120.00-200.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	51.08 ₨	33.00-82.93
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	78.75 ₨	30.00-130.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	356.91 ₨	200.00-422.43
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	12.00 ₨	10.00-12.67
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	500.00 ₨	300.00-626.09
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	125.00 ₨	100.00-150.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	72.42 ₨
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	150.00 ₨	100.00-200.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	21.67 ₨	20.00-25.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	377,691.72 ₨	350,000.00-405,383.44
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	450,000.00 ₨
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	1,671.45 ₨	950.00-2,816.22
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	577.20 ₨	300.00-599.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	1,865.83 ₨	1,500.00-2,100.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	1,158.08 ₨	600.00-1,621.53
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	145.94 ₨	0.00-324.31
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	90.00 ₨	75.00-162.15
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	2,000.00 ₨
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	121,449.16 ₨	71,347.49-218,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	741.65 ₨	400.00-1,408.11
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	327.91 ₨	163.40-380.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	1,232.30 ₨	653.59-1,500.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	1,277.46 ₨	400.00-2,000.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	13,193.70 ₨	12,000.00-15,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	11,762.93 ₨	9,000.00-15,404.57
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	29,215.88 ₨	25,000.00-37,295.28
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	23,410.22 ₨	18,000.00-30,000.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	928.79 ₨	185.80-1,621.37
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	1,156.45 ₨	810.68-1,502.22
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	11,704.14 ₨
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	11.00	10.00-12.00

Prices in Seychelles

This country had 201 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 5 October 2025
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