- 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 | - 16% | |||
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Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨260 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 41 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨207 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 24 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨91 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨53 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 5.79 | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨97 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨63 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨62 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨34 (Dirham 3.77) | Dirham 4.19 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨432 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 60 | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 5.00 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (Dirham 1.67) | Dirham 3.17 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 38% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨48,371 (Dirham 5,327) | Dirham 6,135 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,135 (Dirham 2,327) | Dirham 5,609 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,194 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 493 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,126 (Dirham 2,877) | Dirham 5,375 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨13,022 (Dirham 1,434) | Dirham 3,222 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,087 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 322 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,183 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 295 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨18,660 (Dirham 2,055) | Dirham 1,191 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,139 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 522 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨264 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨151 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 195 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,023 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 186 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,357 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 289 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,288 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 351 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 74% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,178,850 (Dirham 129,815) | Dirham 85,506 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (Dirham 4.87) | Dirham 1.75 | + 179% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,843 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 107 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨747 (Dirham 82) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨119 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨136 (Dirham 15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨623 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 50 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨126 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨144 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨208 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨52 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨59 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨245 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 44 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,112 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 122 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨495 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 63 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,031 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 500 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,753 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 219 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨203 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 32 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨99 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨123 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨21,719 (Dirham 2,392) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.75 (Dirham 0.19) | Dirham 0.35 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,884 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 217 | - 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨194 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 17,478
(₨158,722)
in Port Louis.
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