Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Cost of living in Mahé
How much a month costs in Mahé
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,580–4,070 (SCR38,000–60,000).
Prices in Mahé
Typical 2026 ranges in SCR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SCR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | SCR13,000–28,000 | $881–1,900 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | SCR8,000–16,000 | $542–1,080 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | SCR500–900 | $34–61 |
| 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 | SCR400–800 | $27–54 |
| Cappuccino | SCR60–100 | $4.1–6.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | SCR70–120 | $4.7–8.1 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SCR10–20 | $0.7–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SCR300–500 | $20–34 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | SCR600–1,300 | $41–88 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SCR250–600 | $17–41 |
Value for money: 18/100
A value score of 18/100 means Mahé gives more quality of life per dollar than 17% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Seychelles.
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Cost of living across Seychelles
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Mahé
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Mahé?
About $1,220–1,900 on a lean budget, $2,580–4,070 for a comfortable month and $6,100–10,840 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Mahé?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs SCR13,000–28,000 ($881–1,900) a month in the center and SCR8,000–16,000 ($542–1,080) outside it.
How much does food cost in Mahé?
A local meal is SCR100–220 ($6.8–14.9); a mid-range restaurant is SCR400–800 ($27–54) per person.
Is Seychelles expensive?
Prices in Seychelles are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
- Seychelles Public Transport Corporation
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.