Travel budget in Seychelles

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Seychelles: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Seychelles for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1899* (25634 SCR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 162 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 4166* (56252 SCR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 240 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 67 per person
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 7271* (98182 SCR)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Seychelles in 2024

Cost of living: Seychelles VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Seychelles in 2024 is 4% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Seychelles by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Seychelles compared to the national average.

Cities /Seychelles View Details
Beau Vallon 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Beau Vallon
Victoria (Mahé) 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Victoria (Mahé)



Local prices in Seychelles by expense type

Seychelles: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Seychelles costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 7.5 to $ 23)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 22 to $ 70)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.9/person
($ 6.6 to $ 8.7)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 8.8)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.4)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 7.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Seychelles: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Seychelles is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 104 to $ 1150)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 115 to $ 270)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 93 to $ 346)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 316/night
($ 170 to $ 562)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 860/night
($ 550 to $ 1527)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 104/month
($ 104 to $ 1147)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 201/month
($ 120 to $ 502)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 343/month
($ 140 to $ 806)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 159/month
($ 88 to $ 372)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 391/month
($ 201 to $ 809)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Seychelles: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Seychelles costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 3.7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 7.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.6/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 9.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Seychelles: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Seychelles is 85% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.7/km
($ 1.9 to $ 7.4)

112% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 9.5
($ 6.8 to $ 13)

155% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 84/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 125)

166% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Seychelles: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Seychelles costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 11)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 7.6 to $ 22)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Seychelles: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Seychelles is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 11 to $ 16)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 67
($ 39 to $ 102)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 26
($ 21 to $ 34)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Victoria (Mahé)
London → Victoria (Mahé)
London → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 840
(fair price: $ 722)
Manchester → Victoria (Mahé)
Manchester → Victoria (Mahé)
Manchester → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 901
(fair price: $ 767)
Dublin → Victoria (Mahé)
Dublin → Victoria (Mahé)
Dublin → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 848
(fair price: $ 731)
New York City → Victoria (Mahé)
New York City → Victoria (Mahé)
New York City → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 1139
(fair price: $ 958)
Montreal → Victoria (Mahé)
Montreal → Victoria (Mahé)
Montreal → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 1479
(fair price: $ 1319)
Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé)
Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé)
Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 949
(fair price: $ 832)

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About the information on the cost of living in Seychelles

The information about the cost of living in Seychelles shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Seychelles updated on 22-03-2024.

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