Cost of living comparison
Seychelles is 13.6% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.2% less in Seychelles
- Groceries
-
pay 10.5% less in Seychelles
- Transportation
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pay 4.2% less in Seychelles
- Housing
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pay 11.8% more in Seychelles
- Childcare
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pay 44.2% less in Seychelles
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 27.1% more in Seychelles
- Clothing
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pay 59.1% less in Seychelles
The cost of entertainment and sports and housing in Seychelles are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including clothing, childcare, restaurants, groceries, and transportation are lower in Seychelles.
If you lived in Seychelles instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 16.2% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,693
|
$17.38
SCR248.56
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,275
|
$8.30
SCR118.63
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF324
|
$2.25
SCR32.20
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF274
|
$1.87
SCR26.73
|
|
pay 10.5% less for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF246
|
$1.72
SCR24.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF616
|
$14.37
SCR205.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF647
|
$6.93
SCR99.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF785
|
$3.60
SCR51.49
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF604
|
$3.61
SCR51.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF268
|
$0.95
SCR13.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF77
|
$1.10
SCR15.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF536
|
$0.97
SCR13.89
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF332
|
$2.65
SCR37.85
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF224
|
$0.65
SCR9.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF78
|
$0.60
SCR8.60
|
|
pay 4.2% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF578
|
$6.15
SCR87.97
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$26.44
SCR378.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,168,264
|
$26,617.26
SCR380,653.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF12,812
|
$42.09
SCR601.86
|
|
pay 11.8% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF10,792
|
$168.84
SCR2,414.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF119,501
|
$1,048.20
SCR14,990.27
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF103,485
|
$829.24
SCR11,858.91
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,547
|
$70.93
SCR1,014.43
|
|
pay 44.2% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF49,279
|
$167.60
SCR2,396.80
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF985,574
|
$6,668.90
SCR95,371.89
|
|
pay 27.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF493
|
$7.58
SCR108.37
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF424
|
$5.17
SCR73.91
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,222
|
$17.96
SCR256.86
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,650
|
$74.52
SCR1,065.73
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,380
|
$6.15
SCR87.88
|
|
pay 59.1% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Seychelles
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF12,970
|
$48.57
SCR694.55
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF9,632
|
$20.36
SCR291.16
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF15,227
|
$59.56
SCR851.78
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF12,970
|
$66.75
SCR954.55
|
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