Cost of Living in Seychelles
Summary of cost of living in Seychelles:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,700.3$ (51,476.2₨), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,028.6$ (14,308.6₨), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Seychelles is, on average, 5.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Seychelles is, on average, 28.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 17.97 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 71.88 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.58 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.63 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.92 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.46 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.30 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.86 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.47 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.09 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.03 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 12.94 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.20 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.26 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.37 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.98 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.45 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.32 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.67 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.66 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 26.48 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.86 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 35.94 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 8.99 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.21 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10.78 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.56 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 27,094.40 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 32,347.84 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 130.71 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 41.44 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 132.33 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 83.08 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10.45 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.47 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 143.77 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,723.74 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53.21 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 23.51 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.24 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 92.12 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 944.35 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 845.83 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,158.35 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,694.18 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 67.50 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 84.66 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 810.34 $ | |
| 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
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten auf den Seychellen
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida nas Seychelles
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Seychelles
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie aux Seychelles
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Seychelles
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