Cost of Living in Seychelles
Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,757.6$ (51,683.5₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,045.7$ (14,382.2₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 4.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 28.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₨ | |
| 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) | 175.00 ₨ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 120.00 ₨ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 82.53 ₨ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 68.36 ₨ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.31 ₨ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 36.21 ₨ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 25.88 ₨ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 20.44 ₨ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.12 ₨ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 56.00 ₨ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 180.34 ₨ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 44.42 ₨ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 73.06 ₨ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 13.65 ₨ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 19.00 ₨ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.53 ₨ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 41.45 ₨ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 9.64 ₨ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 10.69 ₨ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 20.10 ₨ | |
| 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) | 367.27 ₨ | |
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) | 125.00 ₨ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 72.42 ₨ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 150.00 ₨ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 21.75 ₨ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 379,449.36 ₨ | |
| 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) | 1,796.96 ₨ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 576.55 ₨ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,940.83 ₨ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,163.35 ₨ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 147.20 ₨ | |
| 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 | 121,655.39 ₨ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 739.13 ₨ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 326.27 ₨ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,223.04 ₨ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,285.89 ₨ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,084.76 ₨ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,773.86 ₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,103.11 ₨ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,585.71 ₨ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 945.66 ₨ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,177.23 ₨ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,273.83 ₨ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.00 | |
Prices in Seychelles
This country had 99 entries in the past 12 months by 13 different contributors.
Last update: 7 January 2026
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Last update: 7 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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