- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Canada
- Port Louis
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨236 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| 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 | ₨94 (C$3.60) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (C$1.93) | C$2.38 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (C$3.27) | C$4.08 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (C$2.32) | C$2.62 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨61 (C$2.33) | C$3.73 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (C$1.24) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (C$2.27) | C$2.89 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨57 (C$2.19) | C$2.31 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (C$0.55) | C$1.76 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨48,935 (C$1,871) | C$1,186 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,752 (C$641) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,055 (C$117) | C$117 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,199 (C$734) | C$919 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,783 (C$374) | C$695 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,277 (C$49) | C$64 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,232 (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨22,225 (C$850) | C$392 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,060 (C$155) | C$111 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨323 (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨119 (C$4.54) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,363 (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,091 (C$80) | C$41 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,270 (C$125) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,236 (C$124) | C$87 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,172,940 (C$44,848) | C$22,684 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨43 (C$1.64) | C$1.19 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,892 (C$72) | C$47 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨663 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 (C$5.93) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨154 (C$5.89) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨658 (C$25) | C$85 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨149 (C$5.71) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (C$5.66) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨57 (C$2.17) | C$3.21 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨231 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,038 (C$40) | C$43 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨484 (C$19) | C$27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,010 (C$39) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (C$70) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨201 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨108 (C$4.13) | C$5.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨123 (C$4.70) | C$5.57 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,843 (C$223) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (C$0.08) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,232 (C$85) | C$34 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨164 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 434 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,989
(₨78,165)
in Port Louis.
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