Cost of Living in Victoria
Victoria, Mont Buxton, Seychelles · Population 24,701 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Seychelles average
Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₨11,534 ($861)
Couple, monthly₨20,723 ($1,547)
Family of four, monthly₨27,044 ($2,018)
Estimated Prices in Victoria
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ₨115 ($8.58) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ₨460 ($34.32) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ₨34.49 ($2.57) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ₨2,606 ($194) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ₨422 ($31.46) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ₨1,111 ($82.94) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ₨322 ($24.02) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ₨322 ($24.02) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ₨84.31 ($6.29) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₨5,562 ($415) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ₨3,869 ($289) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₨11,607 ($866) | per month |
Salary & Budget Planning
The estimated average net salary in Victoria is ₨15,678 ($1,170) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₨11,534 ($861) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₨14,994 ($1,119) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₨3,869 ($289)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Victoria expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₨11,534 ($861) per month in Victoria including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Seychelles.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Victoria?
A net salary of around ₨14,994 ($1,119) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Victoria with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Victoria is ₨15,678 ($1,170).
How much is rent in Victoria?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₨5,562 ($415) per month in the city centre and ₨3,869 ($289) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₨11,607 ($866).
Is Victoria cheaper than Seychelles on average?
No — Victoria is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Seychelles average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
Figures for Victoria are estimates based on Seychelles national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,701) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026.
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