Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Seychelles is 2.59 times more expensive as compared to Somalia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Seychelles and Somalia. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Seychelles and Somalia.
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 Indicators  | Seychelles  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 16,000 SCR (1,152 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 SCR (1,800 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 40,000 SCR (2,880 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 SCR (864 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 20,000 SCR (1,440 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 30,000 SCR (2,160 USD) | 140,000 SOS (252 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.25 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Seychelles is 7.34 times more expensive than Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 80,000 SCR (5,760 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 497.82% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Seychelles costs 6.40 times more compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 400 SCR (28.80 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 180.00% more in Seychelles compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 SCR (5.76 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 40 SCR (2.88 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 SCR (0.72 USD) | 10 SOS (0.02 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 30 SCR (2.16 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 70 SCR (5.04 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 150 SOS (0.27 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 120 SCR (8.64 USD) | 120 SOS (0.22 USD) |
In Seychelles, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 20.00 times more expensive than the cost in Somalia.
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 3125.81% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 80 SCR (5.76 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 60 SCR (4.32 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 60 SOS (0.11 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 40 SCR (2.88 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 70 SCR (5.04 USD) | 90 SOS (0.16 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 70 SOS (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 90 SCR (6.48 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 35.64 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 SCR (2.16 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 20 SCR (1.44 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 250 SCR (18 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 200 SCR (14.40 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 100 SCR (7.20 USD) | 100 SOS (0.18 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 66.07% less in Seychelles compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 800 SOS (1.44 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 60 SCR (4.32 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 40 SCR (2.88 USD) | 50 SOS (0.09 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 60 SCR (4.32 USD) | 80 SOS (0.14 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 300 SOS (0.54 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 250 SCR (18 USD) | 500 SOS (0.90 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.46 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 30 SCR (2.16 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 20 SCR (1.44 USD) | 1,500 SOS (2.70 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 SCR (1.44 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 SCR (0.72 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.39 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 150,000 SCR (10,800 USD) | 3,000,000 SOS (5,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 10,000 SCR (720 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 SCR (1.44 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 75 SCR (5.40 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 10,000 SOS 18 USD |
You would have to pay 1.96 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Seychelles compared to that of Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 400 SCR (28.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 SCR (14.40 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.57 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 150,000 SOS (270 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 200 SCR (14.40 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 100 SCR (7.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 60 SCR (4.32 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 SCR (2.16 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.59 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 250,000 SOS (450 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 1,200 SCR (86.40 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 60,000 SOS (108 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 10,000 SCR (720 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,200 SCR (86.40 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 SCR (14.40 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 SCR (3.60 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 120,000 SOS (216 USD) |
Sportswear  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 70,000 SOS (126 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.49 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 5,000 SCR (360 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 4,000 SCR (288 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 3,000 SCR (216 USD) | 30,000 SOS (54 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 2.68 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 SCR (432 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 8,000 SCR (576 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 10,000 SCR (720 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 12,000 SCR (864 USD) | 200,000 SOS (360 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 20,000 SCR (1,440 USD) | 500,000 SOS (900 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 30,000 SCR (2,160 USD) | 800,000 SOS (1,440 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 SCR (216 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Tutoring  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 3,000 SOS (5.40 USD) |
School Supplies  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 2.07 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 400 SCR (28.80 USD) | 25,000 SOS (45 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 800 SCR (57.60 USD) | 50,000 SOS (90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 600 SCR (43.20 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 SCR (7.20 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 250 SCR (18 USD) | 20,000 SOS (36 USD) |
Bowling  | 200 SCR (14.40 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 150 SCR (10.80 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 40,000 SOS (72 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 400 SCR (28.80 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 SCR (720 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 1.86 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
Art Classes  | 400 SCR (28.80 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 300 SCR (21.60 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 500 SCR (36 USD) | 12,000 SOS (21.60 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 100 SCR (7.20 USD) | 2,000 SOS (3.60 USD) |
Educational Software  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 5,000 SOS (9 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, instead of Somalia, you would have to pay 4.25 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 SCR (2,160 USD) | 100,000 SOS (180 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 24,000 SCR (1,728 USD) | 75,000 SOS (135 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 400 SCR per hour (28.80 USD) | 1,000 SOS per hour (1.80 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 SCR (360 USD) | 15,000 SOS (27 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 3 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 25,000 SCR (1,800 USD) | 80,000 SOS (144 USD) |
If you lived in Seychelles, you would earn 12.46 times more salary as compared to Somalia.
Indicators | Seychelles | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 SCR (144 USD) | 10,000 SOS (18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 SCR (108 USD) | 8,000 SOS (14.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 SCR (86.40 USD) | 7,000 SOS (12.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 SCR (72 USD) | 6,000 SOS (10.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 7.35 times more in Seychelles, as compared to Somalia.
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