Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨276 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨235 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨109 (C$3.23) | C$5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (C$1.60) | C$1.98 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (C$2.34) | C$4.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (C$1.80) | C$3.17 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (C$4.16) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨61 (C$1.81) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (C$1.23) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (C$2.00) | C$3.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨487 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨60 (C$1.78) | C$2.48 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (C$0.58) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,862 (C$1,034) | C$2,136 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,936 (C$621) | C$1,241 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,281 (C$68) | C$124 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,377 (C$723) | C$1,120 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,938 (C$354) | C$805 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,585 (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,061 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,594 (C$640) | C$311 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,176 (C$154) | C$97 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨256 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨148 (C$4.38) | C$25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,075 (C$91) | C$60 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,239 (C$66) | C$39 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,779 (C$112) | C$98 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,861 (C$115) | C$117 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,268,360 (C$37,621) | C$22,942 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨49 (C$1.45) | C$1.40 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,935 (C$57) | C$67 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨809 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (C$4.19) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨193 (C$5.73) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨734 (C$22) | C$77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨168 (C$4.99) | C$6 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (C$4.94) | C$3.85 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨211 (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨55 (C$1.65) | C$3.16 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨244 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,168 (C$35) | C$51 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨579 (C$17) | C$27 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,647 (C$49) | C$135 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,031 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨222 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨131 (C$3.89) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨154 (C$4.56) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨24,589 (C$729) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.86 (C$0.08) | C$0.83 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,264 (C$67) | C$37 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨232 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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