Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 50% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨290 (€5.99) | €16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (€4.65) | €8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨109 (€2.24) | €5.42 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (€1.11) | €1.03 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.60) | €3.86 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (€1.24) | €2.79 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨149 (€3.08) | €4.87 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨61 (€1.26) | €2.29 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.88) | €1.65 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨61 (€1.26) | €1.56 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨59 (€1.22) | €2.04 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (€0.41) | €1.34 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,341 (€710) | €795 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,488 (€423) | €612 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,281 (€47) | €138 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,377 (€504) | €557 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,383 (€235) | €431 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,512 (€31) | €123 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,081 (€22) | €36 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨20,580 (€425) | €440 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,176 (€107) | €109 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨256 (€5.29) | €10 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨139 (€2.88) | €9 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 5% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,906 (€60) | €81 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,239 (€46) | €41 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,603 (€74) | €94 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,861 (€80) | €97 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,161,550 (€24,005) | €23,679 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (€1.03) | €1.43 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,985 (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨782 (€16) | €18 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (€2.92) | €8 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨193 (€3.99) | €13 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨731 (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨156 (€3.22) | €5.06 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (€3.44) | €3.12 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨220 (€4.55) | €3.14 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨55 (€1.15) | €1.93 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (€1.59) | €2.33 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨244 (€5.04) | €16 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 20% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,223 (€25) | €33 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨569 (€12) | €16 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,460 (€30) | €73 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,866 (€39) | €63 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨213 (€4.41) | €7 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨128 (€2.64) | €2.42 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨163 (€3.38) | €2.71 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨24,797 (€512) | €466 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.86 (€0.06) | €0.20 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,264 (€47) | €33 | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨233 (€4.82) | €6 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 26% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,622 (₨78,468) in Port Louis.
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