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Cost of Living in the Seychelles

Name: Seychelles
Address: SC

Across the Seychelles, living costs for one person average $2,075 a month, including rent and utilities, which take just under half of the total. Other living expenses average about $36 a day.

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Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in the Seychelles

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in the Seychelles actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Average monthly costs for a single person come to about $2,075 including rent across the Seychelles.

$2,075 /mo

Estimated average monthly cost for a couple: $3,288 including rent across the Seychelles.

$3,288 /mo

Average monthly costs for a family of three come to about $4,502 including rent across the Seychelles.

$4,502 /mo

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$18.65 SCR 271

$6.23 SCR 90.5

$23.21 SCR 337

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$91.9 SCR 1,335

$42.77 SCR 621

$214 SCR 3,104

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.55 SCR 182

$7.03 SCR 102

$13.46 SCR 195

Cappuccino

$4.46 SCR 64.8

$2.08 SCR 30.16

$6.30 SCR 91.5

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.30 SCR 33.40

$1.51 SCR 21.98

$3.57 SCR 51.9

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.23 SCR 32.35

$1.07 SCR 15.59

$3.39 SCR 49.26

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$7.63 SCR 111

$2.18 SCR 31.69

$10.34 SCR 150

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.83 SCR 55.6

$2.73 SCR 39.67

$6.24 SCR 90.6

Milk (1 liter)

$1.83 SCR 26.64

$1.54 SCR 22.34

$2.60 SCR 37.80

White Bread (500g)

$1.68 SCR 24.45

$1.14 SCR 16.55

$3.38 SCR 49.05

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.40 SCR 34.83

$1.61 SCR 23.36

$4.20 SCR 60.9

Eggs

$3.76 SCR 54.7

$2.50 SCR 36.29

$5.41 SCR 78.6

Local Cheese (1kg)

$17.58 SCR 255

$11.59 SCR 168

$56.2 SCR 815

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.63 SCR 111

$4.33 SCR 62.9

$10.82 SCR 157

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.63 SCR 183

$7.09 SCR 103

$17.72 SCR 257

Apples (1kg)

$2.13 SCR 30.98

$1.72 SCR 25.03

$2.42 SCR 35.08

Banana (1kg)

$2.95 SCR 42.79

$1.75 SCR 25.42

$4.55 SCR 66.1

Oranges (1kg)

$1.95 SCR 28.25

$1.40 SCR 20.36

$3.50 SCR 50.8

Tomato (1kg)

$7.39 SCR 107

$3.51 SCR 51.0

$9.92 SCR 144

Potato (1kg)

$1.48 SCR 21.45

$1.04 SCR 15.16

$2.65 SCR 38.46

Onion (1kg)

$1.60 SCR 23.24

$0.98 SCR 14.26

$2.78 SCR 40.35

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.45 SCR 21.12

$1.08 SCR 15.65

$2.16 SCR 31.30

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.22 SCR 17.76

$1.05 SCR 15.18

$1.75 SCR 25.36

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$24.31 SCR 353

$14.26 SCR 207

$30.24 SCR 439

Wine (Bottle)

$10.47 SCR 152

$8.38 SCR 122

$13.97 SCR 203

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$3.35 SCR 48.63

$2.16 SCR 31.34

$6.49 SCR 94.2

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.98 SCR 57.7

$2.15 SCR 31.14

$9.31 SCR 135

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.74 SCR 10.71

$0.88 SCR 12.82

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$39.29 SCR 570

$21.43 SCR 311

$44.72 SCR 649

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$28.25 SCR 410

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$14.29 SCR 207

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.60 SCR 23.27

$1.50 SCR 21.79

$1.79 SCR 25.94

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$26.5K SCR 384.4K

$24.9K SCR 361.3K

$28.1K SCR 407.6K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$32.3K SCR 469.5K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$130 SCR 1,887

$67.6 SCR 982

$201 SCR 2,921

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$41.58 SCR 604

$21.57 SCR 313

$43.13 SCR 626

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$122 SCR 1,772

$70.9 SCR 1,030

$142 SCR 2,059

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$90.6 SCR 1,315

$42.88 SCR 622

$214 SCR 3,112

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$8.04 SCR 117

Cinema Ticket

$7.43 SCR 108

$5.19 SCR 75.3

$13.82 SCR 201

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$140 SCR 2,034

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,505 SCR 123.5K

$4,891 SCR 71.0K

$15.3K SCR 222.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.67 SCR 532

$27.95 SCR 406

$45.42 SCR 659

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$24.66 SCR 358

$12.20 SCR 177

$27.28 SCR 396

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$74.0 SCR 1,075

$47.46 SCR 689

$105 SCR 1,521

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$110 SCR 1,593

$28.32 SCR 411

$142 SCR 2,055

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$923 SCR 13.4K

$838 SCR 12.2K

$1,048 SCR 15.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$856 SCR 12.4K

$701 SCR 10.2K

$1,052 SCR 15.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,113 SCR 30.7K

$1,768 SCR 25.7K

$2,568 SCR 37.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,722 SCR 25.0K

$1,301 SCR 18.9K

$2,124 SCR 30.8K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$682 SCR 9,897

$139 SCR 2,024

$1,190 SCR 17.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$879 SCR 12.8K

$605 SCR 8,778

$1,153 SCR 16.7K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$815 SCR 11.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: October 25, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Seychelles $2,075

Accommodation & Living

$856 41.2%

Groceries & Markets

$336 16.2%

Eating Out

$304 14.7%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$294 14.2%

Clothing & Footwear

$110 5.3%

Sport & Entertainment

$105 5.1%

Getting Around

$70 * 3.4%

Categories marked with * are only partly priced – their share counts the items that do have prices.

Cost Breakdown

Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center: $957 in the Seychelles. For reference, capital rent is $918 in Victoria, and $856 in Mahé.

National average salary: $903. With average costs at $2,075, it doesn’t cover a typical monthly budget. Expats and remote workers with foreign income benefit most.

Expect to spend about $328 monthly on groceries. Dining out at a mid-range restaurant averages $70 for two.

In Victoria (capital), expect about $1,996 per month, while Mahé offers the lowest costs at $1,765 – which city you pick has a tangible effect on the budget.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($2,075) is 52% above the global median of $1,361.

Average rent ($957) is 45% above the global median of $661.

Dinner for two at a restaurant ($70) is 46% above the global median of $48.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

14:41 2:41 PM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

119,773

💱 Currency

Seychellois Rupee SCR ₨

📈 Exchange rate

100 SCR = 6.89 USD

100 SCR = 6.17 EUR

Exchange rates and currency converter

By City in the Seychelles

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Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Beau Vallon	4142		$1,026	$2,213	$2,319	$4,337	33.71	62.62
2	Mahé	78539		$865	$1,765	$2,280	$3,384	14.77	93.65
3	Victoria	26450	96	$1,066	$1,996	$2,389	$4,201	120.81	84.58

The Seychelles Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in the Seychelles - Frequently Asked Questions

Affordability in the Seychelles varies by island and lifestyle, with premium options alongside more modest choices. The biggest impact comes from imported goods and staying in well-known tourist hubs, but you can still find value by choosing guesthouses, locally owned eateries, and cooking some meals at home. For longer stays, consider renting a modest apartment in a quieter neighborhood and using public transport or ferries between islands when possible. Seasonal demand also shifts availability and prices, especially around peak travel periods. Cost of Living in the Seychelles reflects these dynamics, so plan around your essentials and flexibility. Tip: Build a simple monthly budget that focuses on housing, groceries, and transport, and adjust during off-peak times.

Daily life hinges on where you base yourself and how you move. In Mahé, Praslin, or La Digue you will find a range from airy apartments to cozy guesthouses, with shorter leases handy while you test neighborhoods. Grocery shopping leans on fish markets and seasonal produce, while dining out covers a spectrum from casual delis to beachfront eateries. Transport is practical: ferries link the main islands, local buses run between towns, and bikes are popular for short trips. Co-working spaces and cafes can support remote work, though you will want a backup for unstable connections in some spots. Seychelles living cost tends to rise with tourism, so plan around seasons and speed of your services. Tip: Map a pragmatic weekly plan that balances work, errands, and local exploration.

Quality of life in the Seychelles shines for outdoorsy people and a relaxed pace; to fit your budget, adopt a simple framework: categorize essentials, discretionary spending, and long-term savings. Seasonality affects crowds and service availability; shoulder seasons can ease costs and give you faster access to housing and activities. For neighborhood fit, prioritize areas with easy grocery access, reliable internet, and quick ferry links if you plan island hopping. Practical savings tips: buy fresh fish and produce locally, share accommodation or short-term rentals, and use public transport or walking instead of rideshares. Tip: Create a monthly spend plan with fixed essentials first, then treat yourself to a few carefully chosen experiences.

Monthly costs in the Seychelles range from $1,765 to $2,213 depending on the city, so you’ll need a solid income to live comfortably here.

$3,000 a month goes far in the Seychelles, especially outside the big cities. It’s a realistic single-person budget that covers housing, food, transport, and leisure comfortably.