Cost of Living in Seychelles
Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,799.8 (₨51,668.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,055.0 (₨14,346.0), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 3.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 27.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₨260.98 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₨1,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₨174.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₨107.99 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨68.29 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₨66.84 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨33.78 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₨31.05 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₨25.88 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₨20.41 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₨15.12 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₨56.00 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₨179.37 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₨44.35 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₨73.00 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₨13.62 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₨17.72 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₨12.50 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₨41.43 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₨9.64 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₨10.69 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₨20.04 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₨18.33 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₨160.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₨51.08 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₨78.75 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₨366.26 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₨12.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₨500.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₨150.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₨72.42 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₨150.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₨21.61 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₨372,294.41 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₨450,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₨1,807.90 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₨576.55 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₨1,840.83 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₨1,266.88 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₨142.05 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₨90.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₨2,000.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₨120,815.88 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₨728.98 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₨325.49 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₨1,218.60 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₨1,272.05 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₨13,032.53 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₨11,676.03 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₨29,883.70 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₨23,438.61 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₨913.44 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₨1,142.28 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₨12,130.55 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 12.00 | |
Prices in Seychelles
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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