- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- United Arab Emirates
- Port Louis
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨236 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 29 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨207 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 23 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨90 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 5.68 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨154 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨61 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 4.19 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 60 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨56 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.87 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Dirham 1.52) | Dirham 2.95 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨48,935 (Dirham 5,286) | Dirham 5,414 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨16,752 (Dirham 1,810) | Dirham 5,032 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,055 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 487 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,199 (Dirham 2,074) | Dirham 5,156 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,783 (Dirham 1,057) | Dirham 3,212 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,444 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 203 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,137 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 317 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨22,225 (Dirham 2,401) | Dirham 1,195 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,146 (Dirham 448) | Dirham 497 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨341 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨114 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,363 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 195 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,091 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 186 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,270 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 271 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,236 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 233 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 66% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,144,120 (Dirham 123,588) | Dirham 86,029 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨43 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 1.75 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,766 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 107 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨690 (Dirham 75) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨139 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨143 (Dirham 15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨574 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 50 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨135 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨148 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨54 (Dirham 5.82) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨243 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 44 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,038 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 131 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨484 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 64 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,010 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 500 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,834 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 219 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨185 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨96 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨135 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,057 (Dirham 546) | Dirham 550 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (Dirham 0.22) | Dirham 0.35 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,010 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 217 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 9 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,295
(₨132,332)
in Port Louis.
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