- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Canada
- Port Louis
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 (C$11) | C$14 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨207 (C$8) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨86 (C$3.28) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (C$1.94) | C$2.38 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨90 (C$3.42) | C$4.26 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (C$2.31) | C$2.62 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨165 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (C$2.29) | C$3.73 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (C$1.21) | C$2.90 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (C$2.29) | C$2.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (C$18) | C$16 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨56 (C$2.12) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (C$0.54) | C$1.76 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨52,855 (C$2,009) | C$1,186 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,752 (C$637) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,055 (C$116) | C$117 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,199 (C$730) | C$919 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,783 (C$372) | C$695 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,444 (C$55) | C$64 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,190 (C$45) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨24,528 (C$932) | C$392 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,613 (C$175) | C$111 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨278 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨114 (C$4.32) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,281 (C$87) | C$61 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,091 (C$79) | C$41 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,270 (C$124) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,141 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,149,730 (C$43,695) | C$22,684 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨43 (C$1.64) | C$1.19 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,766 (C$67) | C$47 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨690 (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨139 (C$5.28) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨143 (C$5.42) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨579 (C$22) | C$85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨135 (C$5.13) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (C$5.63) | C$3.90 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨54 (C$2.05) | C$3.21 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨60 (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨239 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,169 (C$44) | C$44 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨495 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,010 (C$38) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,915 (C$73) | C$90 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨187 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨96 (C$3.66) | C$5.98 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨136 (C$5.16) | C$5.61 | - 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,420 (C$206) | C$141 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.94 (C$0.07) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,055 (C$78) | C$34 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,833
(₨74,556)
in Port Louis.
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