Seychelles, paid in NZD.
Granite boulders on white sand: the Indian Ocean's most photographed beaches.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: −0.7%. Local prices: +0.8%.
- Lean
- NZ$169
- Comfort
- NZ$1,220
The short answerIn NZD, as of November 12, 2026
Seychelles: as of November 12, 2026, 2.4% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in NZD (New Zealand dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −0.7%, and prices in the country rose +0.8%. A mid-range day costs about NZ$432 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+9.1%) and SEK did worst (−3.9%).
What NZD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$351+9.1%
- Norwegian kronekr 2,294+8.9%
- South African randR 3,985+8.0%
- British pound£181+4.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 880+4.4%
- Singapore dollarS$308+3.9%
- US dollar$240+3.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$4,466+2.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$432+2.4%
- Canadian dollarC$342+1.4%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,880+1.3%
- Indian rupee₹22,500−0.7%
- Brazilian realR$1,338−1.0%
- Japanese yen¥38,300−1.0%
- Euro€216−1.1%
- Danish kronekr 1,618−2.3%
- Swiss francCHF 200−2.9%
- Swedish kronakr 2,393−3.9%
Booking a trip: Seychelles
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