Travel budget and cost of living in Seychelles how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Seychelles
Seychelles: calculate your travel budget
Seychelles: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Seychelles for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 132 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2245* (29190 SCR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 157 for 2 ppl.
- $ 40 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 5.6 per person
Total budget:
$ 4124* (53634 SCR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 236 for 2 ppl.
- $ 74 per person
- $ 61 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 7354* (95634 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 2021
Cost of living: Seychelles VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Seychelles in 2021 is 18% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria (Mahé) | 5% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Victoria (Mahé) |
| Beau Vallon | 27% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Beau Vallon |
Local prices in Seychelles by expense type
Seychelles: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Seychelles is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 20/person
($ 12 to $ 24)
($ 12 to $ 24)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 24 to $ 69)
($ 24 to $ 69)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 6 to $ 12)
($ 6 to $ 12)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 8.2)
($ 3 to $ 8.2)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)
($ 2.6 to $ 4.2)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 6)
($ 2.3 to $ 6)
2% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 5.3)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 3.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 3.7)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Seychelles: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Seychelles is 39% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 146/night
($ 118 to $ 177)
($ 118 to $ 177)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 112 to $ 243)
($ 112 to $ 243)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 305/night
($ 214 to $ 416)
($ 214 to $ 416)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 851/night
($ 590 to $ 1259)
($ 590 to $ 1259)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 167/month
($ 114 to $ 237)
($ 114 to $ 237)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 337/month
($ 165 to $ 624)
($ 165 to $ 624)
105% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 169/month
($ 118 to $ 234)
($ 118 to $ 234)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 410/month
($ 238 to $ 655)
($ 238 to $ 655)
135% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Seychelles: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Seychelles is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.6)
128% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.7)
($ 1 to $ 3.7)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Chicken
$ 6.8/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 9)
($ 2.7 to $ 9)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.5Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6)
($ 1.9 to $ 6)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Seychelles: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Seychelles is 62% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 3.7/km
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)
125% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
100% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7.5
($ 3.7 to $ 20)
($ 3.7 to $ 20)
126% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 53/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 131)
($ 39 to $ 131)
34% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Seychelles: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Seychelles costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.6/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 12)
($ 5.6 to $ 12)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 6/hr
($ 6 to $ 6)
($ 6 to $ 6)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Seychelles: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Seychelles is 60% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 9 to $ 15)
($ 9 to $ 15)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 55
($ 32 to $ 106)
($ 32 to $ 106)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 77
($ 46 to $ 136)
($ 46 to $ 136)
106% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 849
(fair price: $ 725)
(fair price: $ 725)
Manchester → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 899
(fair price: $ 784)
(fair price: $ 784)
New York City → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 1195
(fair price: $ 1003)
(fair price: $ 1003)
Dublin → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 882
(fair price: $ 792)
(fair price: $ 792)
Edinburgh → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 992
(fair price: $ 894)
(fair price: $ 894)
Los Angeles → Victoria (Mahé)
$ 1597
(fair price: $ 1391)
(fair price: $ 1391)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Seychelles updated on 26-09-2021.