Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Cost of living in Praslin
How much a month costs in Praslin
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,710–4,410 (SCR40,000–65,000).
Prices in Praslin
Typical 2026 ranges in SCR, rounded. US$ 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 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SCR10–20 | $0.7–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SCR300–550 | $20–37 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SCR250–600 | $17–41 |
Value for money: 14/100
A value score of 14/100 means Praslin gives more quality of life per dollar than 13% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 3rd 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 Praslin
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Praslin?
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 Praslin?
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
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Cat Cocos (inter-island ferries)
- Air Seychelles
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 Spotted something out of date?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.