Cost of Living Comparison Between Seychelles and South Africa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in South Africa is 43.8% lower than in Seychelles (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in South Africa is 46.6% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Rent Prices in South Africa are 54.5% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Restaurant Prices in South Africa are 48.8% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Groceries Prices in South Africa are 54.3% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Local Purchasing Power in South Africa is 213.1% higher than in Seychelles | |
Restaurants | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₨ (313.80 R) |
127.47 ₨ (160.00 R) |
-49.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,000.00 ₨ (1,255.18 R) |
557.69 ₨ (700.00 R) |
-44.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
100.00 ₨ (125.52 R) |
71.70 ₨ (90.00 R) |
-28.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
120.00 ₨ (150.62 R) |
31.87 ₨ (40.00 R) |
-73.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
55.00 ₨ (69.03 R) |
35.85 ₨ (45.00 R) |
-34.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
69.48 ₨ (87.21 R) |
28.55 ₨ (35.83 R) |
-58.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.84 ₨ (39.97 R) |
14.02 ₨ (17.60 R) |
-56.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
31.18 ₨ (39.14 R) |
10.98 ₨ (13.78 R) |
-64.8 % |
Markets | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
96.76 ₨ (121.46 R) |
58.63 ₨ (73.59 R) |
-39.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
20.12 ₨ (25.25 R) |
12.77 ₨ (16.03 R) |
-36.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
12.32 ₨ (15.47 R) |
10.23 ₨ (12.85 R) |
-16.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
51.25 ₨ (64.33 R) |
32.62 ₨ (40.94 R) |
-36.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
134.66 ₨ (169.02 R) |
49.49 ₨ (62.12 R) |
-63.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
43.09 ₨ (54.09 R) |
29.50 ₨ (37.03 R) |
-31.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
83.91 ₨ (105.33 R) |
43.49 ₨ (54.59 R) |
-48.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.38 ₨ (16.80 R) |
9.93 ₨ (12.47 R) |
-25.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
17.01 ₨ (21.35 R) |
9.24 ₨ (11.60 R) |
-45.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
16.33 ₨ (20.50 R) |
9.60 ₨ (12.04 R) |
-41.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
38.56 ₨ (48.39 R) |
9.84 ₨ (12.35 R) |
-74.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
9.98 ₨ (12.53 R) |
7.90 ₨ (9.92 R) |
-20.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
8.21 ₨ (10.30 R) |
8.40 ₨ (10.54 R) |
+2.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
18.75 ₨ (23.53 R) |
14.94 ₨ (18.76 R) |
-20.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
26.25 ₨ (32.95 R) |
13.58 ₨ (17.04 R) |
-48.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
150.00 ₨ (188.28 R) |
67.72 ₨ (85.00 R) |
-54.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
50.80 ₨ (63.76 R) |
19.12 ₨ (24.00 R) |
-62.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
83.75 ₨ (105.12 R) |
24.29 ₨ (30.49 R) |
-71.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
258.85 ₨ (324.90 R) |
41.43 ₨ (52.00 R) |
-84.0 % |
Transportation | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 ₨ (15.06 R) |
23.90 ₨ (30.00 R) |
+99.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
430.00 ₨ (539.73 R) |
637.36 ₨ (800.00 R) |
+48.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
125.00 ₨ (156.90 R) |
15.93 ₨ (20.00 R) |
-87.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
60.35 ₨ (75.75 R) |
25.64 ₨ (32.19 R) |
-57.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
200.00 ₨ (251.04 R) |
67.72 ₨ (85.00 R) |
-66.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
78.89 ₨ (99.02 R) |
68.96 ₨ (86.56 R) |
-12.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
377,058.50 ₨ (473,276.42 R) |
294,778.36 ₨ (370,000.00 R) |
-21.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
500,000.00 ₨ (627,590.17 R) |
337,065.56 ₨ (423,078.06 R) |
-32.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,675.99 ₨ (2,103.67 R) |
1,600.69 ₨ (2,009.15 R) |
-4.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
588.00 ₨ (738.05 R) |
456.42 ₨ (572.89 R) |
-22.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
2,016.67 ₨ (2,531.28 R) |
582.26 ₨ (730.84 R) |
-71.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
977.06 ₨ (1,226.38 R) |
444.24 ₨ (557.60 R) |
-54.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
218.22 ₨ (273.91 R) |
138.64 ₨ (174.01 R) |
-36.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
82.50 ₨ (103.55 R) |
95.60 ₨ (120.00 R) |
+15.9 % |
Childcare | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,250.00 ₨ (2,824.16 R) |
2,713.11 ₨ (3,405.44 R) |
+20.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
121,374.86 ₨ (152,347.34 R) |
63,941.22 ₨ (80,257.76 R) |
-47.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
805.43 ₨ (1,010.96 R) |
696.87 ₨ (874.70 R) |
-13.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
366.09 ₨ (459.50 R) |
439.34 ₨ (551.45 R) |
+20.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,002.82 ₨ (1,258.72 R) |
1,310.43 ₨ (1,644.83 R) |
+30.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
973.58 ₨ (1,222.01 R) |
1,133.48 ₨ (1,422.72 R) |
+16.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
13,486.88 ₨ (16,928.47 R) |
6,361.53 ₨ (7,984.86 R) |
-52.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
11,525.32 ₨ (14,466.36 R) |
5,209.83 ₨ (6,539.28 R) |
-54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
27,529.79 ₨ (34,554.86 R) |
12,726.41 ₨ (15,973.94 R) |
-53.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
23,160.39 ₨ (29,070.46 R) |
10,180.67 ₨ (12,778.57 R) |
-56.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
923.60 ₨ (1,159.29 R) |
1,321.69 ₨ (1,658.95 R) |
+43.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,178.46 ₨ (1,479.18 R) |
1,018.85 ₨ (1,278.84 R) |
-13.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Seychelles Edit |
South Africa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,215.57 ₨ (14,077.56 R) |
18,754.74 ₨ (23,540.58 R) |
+67.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.50 | 11.55 | -30.0 % |
| Last update: | 8 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | |
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