If you areintending to study abroad it is important to know about the cost of living in the destination country! RocApply has made it eaasy for you by setting out this guide for your information!

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Food			Price in SCR
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 SR
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 SR
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 SR
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 SR
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 SR
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 SR
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 SR
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 SR
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 SR
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 SR
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 SR
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 SR
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 SR
1.5 kg Sugar			10 SR
2 liter cooking oil			20 SR
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 SR
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 SR
1 liter milk			8.50 SR
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 SR
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 SR
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 SR
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 SR
House Cleaning fee per day			105 SR
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 SR
Original branded Electric Fans			200 SR
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 SR
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 SR
Single bed Blankets			120 SR
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 SR
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 SR
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 SR
Men's haircut			40 SR
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 SR
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 SR
1 month of gym subscription.			105 SR
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 SR
Unisex Loris perfume			30 SR
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 SR
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 SR
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 SR
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 SR
Go carting 30mins			120 SR
Movie House 3d cinema			30 SR
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 SR
Photo shoot			120 SR
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 SR
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 SR
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 SR
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 SR
Spalding Basketball			200 SR
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 SR
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 SR
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 SR
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 SR
1 day rent a car cost			140 SR
Driver’s license			2300 SR
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 SR
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 SR
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 SR
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 SR
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 SR
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 SR

If you areintending to study abroad it is important to know about the cost of living in the destination country! RocApply has made it eaasy for you by setting out this guide for your information! The overall cost of living in the Sychelles is similar to most countries. One can live on a much reasonable budget as long as you prepare you itenerary the RocApply style. We have dedicated this guide to help you with the right information on the costs to be expected in Seychelles. Be sure to read through to widen your appreciation of what may beed to be fully preapared for the most on your list!

Overall Cost of Living

Cost of living here is very cheap. Renting a one bedroom flat in the city here, costs around $500USD. Utilities amount to half of that in addition, and other costs (food, clothing, transportation, leisure) are again about $150USD per month. This adds up to a total of a $750USD budget, which can be greatly reduced by choosing to stay in a hostel provided for students. The average budget in USD in Seychelles is as following:

• 800USD per month for a single person;
• 1500USD per month for a couple;
• 2200USD per month for a family with two children will do.

Restaurants

People here tend to spend their money in restaurants and Seychelles restaurants offer good food for reasonable prices. Still, if you do not earn much, these offers may not be considered cheap. Restaurants frequently offer drinks that are low priced for those who earn salaries higher than the average.

Markets

The cost of living in Seychelles can be more affordable if do not eat out, but buy groceries and cook at your own house as shopping at the local markets is even cheaper. Markets offer lower prices for domestic food, while the imported food and alcohol is a bit pricey.

Transportation

If you are in Seychelles, you’ll definitely need to travel around the country or in your city, either by bus, train, taxi or car. The great thing is that the transportation rates are quite affordable and public transport functions very well, considering the fact that the country has one of the most developed road network.

Clothing and Shoes

When trying to find out the cost of clothes in Seychelles, you might be amazed that a pair of jeans can cost only $40USD. Leather is a bit more expensive, but still not too much in comparison to some other countries. For a good leather shoes you will need to pay around $60USD.

The overall cost

The total cost of living is around $750 in Seychelles. The average rent in Seychelles for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is approximately $800 per month, and utilities cost around $25 a month. Other costs will be around $100 including markets, transportation, restaurants, and sports and leisure for one-person.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between $700USD to $900USD or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the farmers' market and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes and consuming imported goods such lifestyles can easily amount to $800 or more monthly.