How much do smoked marlin and local spices cost in Seychelles, and which local food products are worth buying?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Two practical food buys in Seychelles are smoked marlin and local spices. Smoked marlin was reported at about SCR 500–550 per kg, while vanilla and cinnamon were around SCR 200–300 per kg; sturgeon is much more expensive.
What the community said
At a small shop mentioned in the discussion, smoked marlin was bought for about SCR 500–550 per kg. Travelers described it as very fresh and delicious, making it a good local food purchase.
13 days ago Smoked marlin — SCR 500–550/kg
Vanilla and cinnamon were mentioned as budget-friendly buys, with a price range of about SCR 200–300 per kg. According to the chat, these spices are noticeably cheaper in Seychelles than in many other places.
13 days ago Vanilla and cinnamon — SCR 200–300/kg
Among seafood products, smoked marlin was described as a relatively affordable snack, while sturgeon was treated as a premium item. One estimate in the discussion put sturgeon at roughly 10 times the price of marlin.
13 days ago Sturgeon — about 10x the price of marlin