- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
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- Port Louis
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨260 (C$10) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨207 (C$8) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (C$3.39) | C$5.69 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (C$1.97) | C$2.17 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨97 (C$3.64) | C$4.84 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨63 (C$2.36) | C$2.90 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨62 (C$2.31) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (C$1.28) | C$3.31 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (C$2.20) | C$3.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨432 (C$16) | C$16 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (C$1.96) | C$2.51 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (C$0.57) | C$2.07 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨48,371 (C$1,808) | C$1,576 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,135 (C$790) | C$1,122 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,194 (C$157) | C$109 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,126 (C$976) | C$1,019 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,022 (C$487) | C$774 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,087 (C$78) | C$66 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,183 (C$44) | C$40 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,660 (C$697) | C$377 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,139 (C$155) | C$98 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨264 (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨151 (C$5.63) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (C$90) | C$59 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,911 (C$71) | C$40 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,357 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,288 (C$123) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,178,850 (C$44,056) | C$22,749 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (C$1.65) | C$1.27 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,843 (C$69) | C$65 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨747 (C$28) | C$31 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨119 (C$4.44) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨136 (C$5.10) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨623 (C$23) | C$96 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨126 (C$4.73) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨144 (C$5.39) | C$3.72 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨208 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 (C$1.96) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨59 (C$2.21) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,112 (C$42) | C$46 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨495 (C$19) | C$26 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,031 (C$39) | C$101 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,753 (C$65) | C$87 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨203 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨99 (C$3.72) | C$5.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨123 (C$4.60) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨21,719 (C$812) | C$549 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.75 (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,884 (C$70) | C$35 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,111
(₨109,991)
in Port Louis.
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