Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 28% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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| Food | - 46% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 46% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 (Dinar 2.398) | Dinar 5.978 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨202 (Dinar 1.656) | Dinar 2.920 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (Dinar 1.110) | Dinar 1.045 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (Dinar 0.422) | Dinar 0.636 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (Dinar 0.689) | Dinar 1.361 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨75 (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 1.413 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (Dinar 1.502) | Dinar 2.742 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (Dinar 0.680) | Dinar 0.804 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (Dinar 0.401) | Dinar 0.354 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (Dinar 0.561) | Dinar 1.326 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨486 (Dinar 3.975) | Dinar 7 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 0.767 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (Dinar 0.165) | Dinar 0.507 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 39% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,860 (Dinar 285) | Dinar 465 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,391 (Dinar 183) | Dinar 325 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,609 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 103 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,703 (Dinar 243) | Dinar 335 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,498 (Dinar 110) | Dinar 242 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,808 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 54 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,157 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 13 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,902 (Dinar 179) | Dinar 122 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,892 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 39 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Dinar 2.115) | Dinar 3.257 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨433 (Dinar 3.545) | Dinar 2.848 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,052 (Dinar 25) | Dinar 14 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,823 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 17 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,631 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 38 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,370 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 34 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 34% more expensive than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,109,350 (Dinar 9,077) | Dinar 8,899 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (Dinar 0.590) | Dinar 0.234 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,846 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 10 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨809 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 9 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 26% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨267 (Dinar 2.188) | Dinar 1.773 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨450 (Dinar 3.682) | Dinar 6 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨213 (Dinar 1.740) | Dinar 2.526 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (Dinar 1.472) | Dinar 1.873 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨238 (Dinar 1.945) | Dinar 2.355 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨85 (Dinar 0.699) | Dinar 1.064 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (Dinar 0.567) | Dinar 1.279 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨522 (Dinar 4.268) | Dinar 2.339 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 52% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port Louis | Manama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨566 (Dinar 4.633) | Dinar 9 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 21 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,089 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 33 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨436 (Dinar 3.566) | Dinar 5.986 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (Dinar 1.112) | Dinar 2.524 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (Dinar 1.470) | Dinar 2.897 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,145 (Dinar 247) | Dinar 280 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.01 (Dinar 0.025) | Dinar 0.161 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 32 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (Dinar 1.979) | Dinar 4.304 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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