One of the most useful articles for tourists about prices in Seychelles for products, restaurants, transportation, accommodation, absolutely all categories of goods and services that may be of interest during the journey. You will learn why everything here is so expensive. The information will help you estimate the travel budget to Seychelles and understand how much money to bring.
Why are Seychelles so expensive?
I will answer the main question right away to clarify everything. And I will say right away, not to offend anyone, these are not my words; these are the words of the President of Seychelles.
Why Seychelles are so expensive:
It is a government program that has been in place in the country for over 20 years. Its essence: “we want to preserve our unique nature, ocean, traditions, customs, and way of life. And a huge flow of tourists will bring nothing but litter and their values. If you want to vacation in Seychelles for $5 a day, like in Thailand or Vietnam, don’t come here. You are not welcome”.
It’s simple: everything related to tourists in the country is expensive. Protective prices are set so that budget tourists, after studying them, will reconsider their trip, and those tourists who don’t mind spending every 100 euros will come here. The goal is to earn a hypothetical million from 1,000 tourists, while in Thailand the same amount is earned from 20,000 tourists.
And don’t forget, the country’s population is only 95 thousand people; they don’t need all the money in the world and millions of tourists. It’s not 100 million populations like in Vietnam. The annual budget of Seychelles is almost 800 times less than Vietnam’s budget.
Before my first trip to Seychelles, I didn’t quite understand this position and didn’t agree with it. But when you relax on Seychelles’ beaches, where even on the most popular beach, there are no tourists lying one on top of another, where no one buries garbage in the sand, where no one plays loud music, only you and the ocean, you start to think: maybe the Seychellois are right.
And when on an ordinary village beach, I saw a sea turtle laying eggs, something I had only seen on Discovery channel before, despite visiting 100+ countries, I knew they were definitely right. Seychelles is about deserted beaches and endless ocean; there are no crowds of tourists here, and I hope there won’t be.
If you want to ride a banana, drink 8 cans of beer a day, go to a nightclub, go shopping, there are many resorts much better: Phuket, Bali, Sri Lanka.
Prices in Seychelles in 2025: general information
If you thought that Seychelles don’t like budget tourists, you’re wrong. I am a traveler who always wants to save money, and I don’t spend money recklessly; Seychelles treat any tourist with respect. At the same time, if you know the nuances, you can save money here. But read about it in the article: Seychelles on a budget, or how to relax here inexpensively.
And now let’s talk about prices in Seychelles. Below are general points you need to know:
- Money in Seychelles: Seychellois Rupee or SCR.
- Exchange rate for 2025: 15 rupees = 1 euro. Everything about currency, which currency to take, where the best exchange rate is, about card payments, read in the article: Seychelles currency.
Prices in Seychelles: by categories
All prices below will be indicated only in rupees and euros.
Where additional explanations are needed, or I have more to tell in detail, there will be a link to a large article that will help you better prepare for your trip to Seychelles.
Food and grocery
So, prices in Seychelles for food products in stores.
Important to know:
Seychelles is a small island nation. They produce little themselves. Most products are imported. And since transportation here are extremely complex and expensive, even basic things are not the cheapest.
| Food | SCR | EUR |
| Dairy milk, 1l | 25 | 1,65 |
| Chicken fillet, kg | 120 | 8 |
| Pork, kg | 150 | 10 |
| Pasta, 0.4kg | 35 | 2,35 |
| Eggs, 10pcs | 45 | 3 |
| Cheese (imported), 0.2kg | 50 | 3,35 |
| Bread | 20 | 1,3 |
| Water, 5l | 30 | 2 |
| Coke, 1.5l | 50 | 3,35 |
| Juice, 1l | 30 | 2 |
| Tuna, can | 20 | 1,3 |
| Beans, can | 15 | 1 |
| Instant noodles | 15 | 1 |
| Ice Cream | 25 | 1,65 |
Interesting to know:
For the entire country, for all 115 islands, there is only 1 hypermarket. All other stores are like the ones in the photo above or even smaller. Very useful article: about markets and stores in Seychelles. You will learn a lot about shopping here.
Fruits and veggies
Locals and tourists buy fruits and vegetables at markets and vegetable stalls that are everywhere. Here are a few key points to know:
- Seychelles is not a fruit paradise. Don’t expect the fruit variety of Seychelles, like in Thailand, for example.
- They grow little themselves, import a lot of fruits, which means high prices.
- Fruits and vegetables appear on the shelves depending on the season. So the price depends on the season. Below are average prices in Seychelles for fruits, but they can be higher or lower. Prices can even vary significantly at the same time on different islands.
- About fruits in Seychelles by months.
| Fruits and veggies | SCR | EUR |
| Banana,kg | 20 | 1,35 |
| Pineapple,kg | 100 | 7 |
| Mango,kg | 50 | 3,35 |
| Lychee, 0.2kg | 50 | 3,35 |
| Passionfruit,kg | 50 | 3,35 |
| Papaya,kg | 30 | 2 |
| Orange, Apples,kg | 30 | 2 |
| Watermelon,kg | 90!!! | 6 |
| Cauliflower,kg | 75 | 5 |
| Cucumber,kg | 40 | 2,6 |
| Tomato,kg | 100 | 7 |
| Potato,kg | 40 | 2,6 |
Alcoholic Drinks
Dealing with alcohol in Seychelles is straightforward. Here are the main points:
- Expensive
- Local alcohol is expensive, especially beer
- Imported alcohol is expensive, especially spirits
- Details about the assortment, prices, local beer, and rum can be found in the article: Alcohol in Seychelles.
| Drink | SCR | EUR |
| Local beer, can, 0.5l | 50-55 | ~3.5 |
| Imported beer, 0.5l | 50-55 | ~3.5 |
| Bottled beer, 0.33l | 40 | 2.6 |
| Imported wine, 0.75l | from 150 | from 10 |
| Local rum, 0.375l | 165 | 11 |
| Local rum, 0.7l | 320 | 21 |
Restaurants and Dining
A brief overview of dining won’t be enough, as it is a sensitive topic. Here you can both save well and spend daily on dinners of 200 euros each. Read more about it in the article: Restaurants in Seychelles, where a tourist can eat on a budget.
| SCR | EUR | |
| Dinner in a restaurant for two with alcohol | from 1500 | from 100 |
| A glass of beer | from 100 | from 7 |
| Main dish: fish, pasta | from 300 | from 20 |
| Salad | from 200 | from 18 |
| Grilled lobster in a restaurant | from 700 | ~45 |
| Takeaway – see the photo above | ||
| Any dish | 75 | 5 |
| Burger | 100 | 7 |
| French fries | 25 | 1,6 |
Just know that if you go to a regular restaurant for dinner, two main dishes, two salads, and beer/wine – it’s almost always more than 100 euros. If you take food for takeaway, two portions of any dishes (curry, fish, rice biryani) cost about 10-15 euros for two.
The prices in Seychelles in the table above were average. There are restaurants a bit cheaper. You can have dinner for 50-60 euros. But overall, refer to the table.
Transport: ferry, bus, car, scooter, taxi
In short and thesis-like:
- For active tourists who don’t stay on one beach all day, a car is essential.
- Scooters are prohibited for tourists here, but it’s possible to rent one.
- If you don’t plan to drive around the island much, just go to Victoria once to walk or to the botanical garden, then you can use the bus. Car rental will be unnecessary.
- Everything about renting a scooter, car in Seychelles: traffic rules, police, fines, personal experience, and pitfalls.
- About buses, passes, why they don’t allow suitcases.
| SCR | EUR | |
| Car rental, 1 day | – | 40-45 |
| Scooter rental, 1 day | – | 30-35 |
| Ferry: Mahe – La Digue – Mahe | 2100 | 140 |
| Taxi, per trip on Mahe | – | 30-50 |
| Bus, 1 ride | 10 | 0,7 |
| Gasoline, 1 liter | 21 | 1,4 |
| Parking, 99% free | 0 | 0 |
| Bicycle rental on La Digue | 150 | 10 |
Accommodation
A comprehensive article on accommodation in Seychelles, what types are available, what peculiarities exist. Read this article for sure. You will learn about authorized accommodation, why it’s necessary to book only that (spoiler alert: to get permit to enter the country), there will be information about the environmental levy.
| Accommodation type | SCR | Price, Euro |
| 5-star hotels | – | from 200 |
| 3-star hotels | – | from 100 |
| Villas, apartments | – | 80-150 |
| Beachfront villas, apartments | – | from 150 |
| Most budget accommodation | – | from 60 |
| Environmental levy, per day/person | 25-100 | 1,6-7 |
Excursions and tours
On the one hand, there is a wide choice of tours in Seychelles. On the other hand, they don’t boast great diversity. 90% of tours in Seychelles are somehow connected to the ocean. Read more about the best tours, what to pay attention to, where to look, in the article linked.
In short:
- Individual tour of the Seychelles capital, Victoria: 100 euros per group of up to 4 people.
- Car with a driver, also a guide for the whole day – about 200 euros. You create your own route, he will take you everywhere. Very convenient for those who can’t rent a car.
- Tours to uninhabited islands to turtles, barbecue on the beach – from 80 euros per person.
- Big game fishing on a yacht – from 150 euros, minimum 2 people.
- Snorkeling – from 30 euros per person.
- Diving – training, 4-5 dives, obtaining a PADI certificate from 600 euros.
Souvenirs
Details on what to bring as a gift from the islands to friends and family in the article: Seychelles souvenirs.
| Souvenirs: | EUR |
| Coco de Mer | 250 |
| Tea | 1 |
| Magnet | 3-5 |
| Handmade soap | 3 |
| Takamaka rum, 0.375l | 11 |
| Paintings by local artists | from 100 |
| Coconut crafts | from 3 |
If you are interested in prices for other categories of goods and services not covered in the article, write – I will add without any problems.
In conclusion, I hope it is now much clearer to you what prices await tourists in Seychelles. The most costly items of expenditure are accommodation and food. While you can skip restaurants every day, you need to stay somewhere. And here, there are no apartments for $10 per day, like in Asia. Therefore, calling a vacation in Seychelles budget-friendly by default is challenging.
Wishing you low prices in Seychelles and juicy discounts!
IMPORTANT: essential links to organize your dream trip to the Seychelles:
- FLIGHTS: WayAway – direct flights and best deals.
- CAR RENTAL:
- Mahe and Praslin, no deposit required – LocalRent
- The most famous car rental company – DiscoverCars.
- TOURS and EXCURSIONS:
- GetYourGuide – 90+ activities and tours in the Seychelles.
- Viator – 130 + activities in Seychelles.
- TRAVEL INSURANCE: EKTA.
- HOTELS, VILLAS, APARTMENTS:
- TripAdvisor compares prices among a dozen other services and platforms and offers to choose the best one.
- Trip.com – one of the most popular accommodation booking platforms.
- PACKAGES: from budget to luxury – CheapOair.
- AIRPORT TRANSFER: Intui.
- INTERNET: eSIM of local telecom operator – Airalo.