Cost of Living Comparison Between Seychelles and Malaysia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Malaysia is 48.3% lower than in Seychelles (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Malaysia is 53.2% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Rent Prices in Malaysia are 67.6% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Restaurant Prices in Malaysia are 63.0% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Groceries Prices in Malaysia are 44.1% lower than in Seychelles | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Malaysia is 151.2% higher than in Seychelles | |
Restaurants | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ₨ (77.13 RM) |
48.62 ₨ (15.00 RM) |
-80.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,000.00 ₨ (308.51 RM) |
324.13 ₨ (100.00 RM) |
-67.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
100.00 ₨ (30.85 RM) |
61.59 ₨ (19.00 RM) |
-38.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
100.00 ₨ (30.85 RM) |
48.62 ₨ (15.00 RM) |
-51.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
55.00 ₨ (16.97 RM) |
64.83 ₨ (20.00 RM) |
+17.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
68.83 ₨ (21.23 RM) |
38.16 ₨ (11.77 RM) |
-44.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
31.02 ₨ (9.57 RM) |
10.51 ₨ (3.24 RM) |
-66.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
30.73 ₨ (9.48 RM) |
5.82 ₨ (1.80 RM) |
-81.1 % |
Markets | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
98.17 ₨ (30.29 RM) |
93.21 ₨ (28.76 RM) |
-5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
23.75 ₨ (7.33 RM) |
11.77 ₨ (3.63 RM) |
-50.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
12.32 ₨ (3.80 RM) |
8.43 ₨ (2.60 RM) |
-31.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
48.29 ₨ (14.90 RM) |
27.83 ₨ (8.59 RM) |
-42.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
197.88 ₨ (61.05 RM) |
85.98 ₨ (26.52 RM) |
-56.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
40.26 ₨ (12.42 RM) |
25.02 ₨ (7.72 RM) |
-37.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
83.91 ₨ (25.89 RM) |
51.88 ₨ (16.00 RM) |
-38.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
13.61 ₨ (4.20 RM) |
17.41 ₨ (5.37 RM) |
+27.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
17.01 ₨ (5.25 RM) |
9.08 ₨ (2.80 RM) |
-46.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
14.36 ₨ (4.43 RM) |
16.23 ₨ (5.01 RM) |
+13.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
39.69 ₨ (12.24 RM) |
9.26 ₨ (2.86 RM) |
-76.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
9.98 ₨ (3.08 RM) |
6.60 ₨ (2.04 RM) |
-33.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
8.73 ₨ (2.69 RM) |
7.51 ₨ (2.32 RM) |
-14.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
20.00 ₨ (6.17 RM) |
14.33 ₨ (4.42 RM) |
-28.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
26.25 ₨ (8.10 RM) |
7.75 ₨ (2.39 RM) |
-70.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
140.00 ₨ (43.19 RM) |
243.10 ₨ (75.00 RM) |
+73.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
55.25 ₨ (17.05 RM) |
39.24 ₨ (12.11 RM) |
-29.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
83.75 ₨ (25.84 RM) |
50.55 ₨ (15.60 RM) |
-39.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
220.00 ₨ (67.87 RM) |
58.34 ₨ (18.00 RM) |
-73.5 % |
Transportation | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 ₨ (3.70 RM) |
9.72 ₨ (3.00 RM) |
-19.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
430.00 ₨ (132.66 RM) |
162.07 ₨ (50.00 RM) |
-62.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
125.00 ₨ (38.56 RM) |
16.21 ₨ (5.00 RM) |
-87.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
60.35 ₨ (18.62 RM) |
19.56 ₨ (6.04 RM) |
-67.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
200.00 ₨ (61.70 RM) |
64.83 ₨ (20.00 RM) |
-67.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
78.89 ₨ (24.34 RM) |
25.19 ₨ (7.77 RM) |
-68.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
367,316.86 ₨ (113,322.30 RM) |
534,822.18 ₨ (165,000.00 RM) |
+45.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
500,000.00 ₨ (154,256.88 RM) |
431,278.57 ₨ (133,055.37 RM) |
-13.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,536.07 ₨ (473.90 RM) |
688.48 ₨ (212.40 RM) |
-55.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
588.00 ₨ (181.41 RM) |
143.72 ₨ (44.34 RM) |
-75.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
2,016.67 ₨ (622.17 RM) |
369.32 ₨ (113.94 RM) |
-81.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
967.32 ₨ (298.43 RM) |
505.14 ₨ (155.84 RM) |
-47.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
207.70 ₨ (64.08 RM) |
91.41 ₨ (28.20 RM) |
-56.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
82.50 ₨ (25.45 RM) |
64.83 ₨ (20.00 RM) |
-21.4 % |
Childcare | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,250.00 ₨ (694.16 RM) |
2,462.76 ₨ (759.80 RM) |
+9.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
105,173.88 ₨ (32,447.59 RM) |
99,116.45 ₨ (30,578.79 RM) |
-5.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
805.00 ₨ (248.35 RM) |
820.58 ₨ (253.16 RM) |
+1.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
366.00 ₨ (112.92 RM) |
460.55 ₨ (142.09 RM) |
+25.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,002.33 ₨ (309.23 RM) |
1,034.59 ₨ (319.19 RM) |
+3.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
966.91 ₨ (298.31 RM) |
883.49 ₨ (272.57 RM) |
-8.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
13,233.32 ₨ (4,082.66 RM) |
5,289.38 ₨ (1,631.85 RM) |
-60.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
11,399.34 ₨ (3,516.85 RM) |
3,621.60 ₨ (1,117.31 RM) |
-68.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
27,231.05 ₨ (8,401.15 RM) |
9,370.86 ₨ (2,891.04 RM) |
-65.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
22,935.84 ₨ (7,076.02 RM) |
6,257.05 ₨ (1,930.39 RM) |
-72.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
871.82 ₨ (268.97 RM) |
2,698.43 ₨ (832.50 RM) |
+209.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,118.96 ₨ (345.21 RM) |
1,518.83 ₨ (468.58 RM) |
+35.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Seychelles Edit |
Malaysia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,199.37 ₨ (3,455.16 RM) |
13,151.27 ₨ (4,057.35 RM) |
+17.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.50 | 4.19 | -74.6 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | April 2025 | |
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