Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 16% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Dinar 4.113) | Dinar 4.014 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨202 (Dinar 3.095) | Dinar 4.007 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (Dinar 2.074) | Dinar 2.654 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (Dinar 0.738) | Dinar 1.000 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨84 (Dinar 1.288) | Dinar 1.386 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨75 (Dinar 1.144) | Dinar 0.552 | + 107% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (Dinar 2.807) | Dinar 3.365 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (Dinar 1.270) | Dinar 1.148 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (Dinar 0.750) | Dinar 1.139 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (Dinar 1.048) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨486 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (Dinar 1.115) | Dinar 1.000 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (Dinar 0.308) | Dinar 1.000 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 18% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,860 (Dinar 533) | Dinar 701 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,391 (Dinar 342) | Dinar 233 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,609 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 60 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,703 (Dinar 454) | Dinar 470 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,498 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 226 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,808 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 30 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,157 (Dinar 18) | Dinar 16 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨21,902 (Dinar 335) | Dinar 231 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,892 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 103 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Dinar 3.951) | Dinar 8 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨433 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 16% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,052 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 50 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,823 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 20 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,631 (Dinar 56) | Dinar 60 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,370 (Dinar 52) | Dinar 35 | + 47% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 10% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,109,350 (Dinar 16,961) | Dinar 7,518 | + 126% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (Dinar 1.103) | Dinar 0.750 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,846 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 33 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨814 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 18% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨267 (Dinar 4.089) | Dinar 2.500 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨450 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.219 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 10 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨213 (Dinar 3.251) | Dinar 3.000 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (Dinar 2.751) | Dinar 3.125 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨238 (Dinar 3.634) | Dinar 2.741 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨85 (Dinar 1.305) | Dinar 0.916 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (Dinar 1.059) | Dinar 2.000 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨522 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.445 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 32% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
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Port Louis | Zarqa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 6.000 | + 269% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨566 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (Dinar 21) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,089 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨436 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.000 | + 233% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (Dinar 2.078) | Dinar 1.000 | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (Dinar 2.747) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,145 (Dinar 461) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.01 (Dinar 0.046) | Dinar 0.030 | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 15 | + 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (Dinar 3.697) | Dinar 2.148 | + 72% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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