Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles

Cost of living in La Digue

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in La Digue

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,710–4,410 (SCR40,000–65,000).

Lean$1,360–2,030SCR20,000–30,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$2,710–4,410SCR40,000–65,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$6,440–11,520SCR95,000–170,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in La Digue

Typical 2026 ranges in SCR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	SCR	US$
Housing
Mid-range hotel room (night)	SCR2,000–4,500	$136–305
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	SCR100–220	$6.8–14.9
Mid-range restaurant, per person	SCR400–850	$27–58
Cappuccino	SCR60–100	$4.1–6.8
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	SCR70–120	$4.7–8.1
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	SCR250–600	$17–41

Value for money: 22/100

A value score of 22/100 means La Digue gives more quality of life per dollar than 21% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 87/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 4 places we cover in Seychelles.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	100
Air quality	90
Healthcare	59
Weather	83
Friendly locals	100
English	75

Cost of living across Seychelles

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Victoria	$2,370–3,730	23/100
Mahé	$2,580–4,070	18/100
Praslin	$2,710–4,410	14/100
La Digue	$2,710–4,410	22/100

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in La Digue?

About $1,360–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,710–4,410 for a comfortable month and $6,440–11,520 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in La Digue?

A local meal is SCR100–220 ($6.8–14.9); a mid-range restaurant is SCR400–850 ($27–58) per person.

Is Seychelles expensive?

Prices in Seychelles are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.