Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (ARS $456) | ARS $369 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (ARS $338) | ARS $280 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (ARS $187) | ARS $107 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (ARS $81) | ARS $51 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (ARS $128) | ARS $86 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (ARS $97) | ARS $55 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (ARS $231) | ARS $208 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (ARS $90) | ARS $63 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (ARS $70) | ARS $30 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (ARS $110) | ARS $58 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (ARS $772) | ARS $211 | + 266% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (ARS $100) | ARS $100 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (ARS $22) | ARS $31 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (ARS $58,938) | ARS $26,882 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (ARS $33,690) | ARS $17,416 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (ARS $3,445) | ARS $3,861 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (ARS $43,750) | ARS $18,927 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (ARS $16,740) | ARS $12,771 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (ARS $2,427) | ARS $2,941 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (ARS $1,485) | ARS $1,181 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (ARS $32,961) | ARS $19,385 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (ARS $7,125) | ARS $7,565 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (ARS $424) | ARS $290 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (ARS $245) | ARS $185 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (ARS $5,162) | ARS $2,698 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (ARS $3,281) | ARS $1,915 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (ARS $5,765) | ARS $3,960 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (ARS $7,692) | ARS $3,852 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 259% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (ARS $2,142,219) | ARS $947,275 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (ARS $76) | ARS $51 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (ARS $7,625) | ARS $1,135 | + 572% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 130% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (ARS $669) | ARS $236 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (ARS $942) | ARS $431 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (ARS $1,231) | ARS $959 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (ARS $425) | ARS $201 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (ARS $376) | ARS $113 | + 232% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (ARS $411) | ARS $167 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (ARS $179) | ARS $88 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (ARS $178) | ARS $97 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (ARS $397) | ARS $366 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 119% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (ARS $3,098) | ARS $842 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (ARS $994) | ARS $507 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (ARS $1,981) | ARS $1,908 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (ARS $4,059) | ARS $1,477 | + 175% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (ARS $1,260) | ARS $262 | + 381% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (ARS $280) | ARS $120 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (ARS $364) | ARS $124 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (ARS $65,501) | ARS $33,797 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (ARS $7) | ARS $11 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (ARS $3,407) | ARS $1,585 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (ARS $416) | ARS $110 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,590 prices entered by 1,286 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 122% more expensive than in Argentina
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