- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 61% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (ARS $331) | ARS $214 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (ARS $255) | ARS $171 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (ARS $134) | ARS $72 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (ARS $62) | ARS $30 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (ARS $91) | ARS $52 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (ARS $62) | ARS $39 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (ARS $194) | ARS $110 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (ARS $75) | ARS $42 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (ARS $50) | ARS $23 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (ARS $67) | ARS $39 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (ARS $518) | ARS $176 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (ARS $60) | ARS $61 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (ARS $23) | ARS $21 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (ARS $40,032) | ARS $20,960 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (ARS $22,689) | ARS $14,246 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (ARS $3,013) | ARS $3,674 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (ARS $29,707) | ARS $15,449 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (ARS $11,780) | ARS $10,759 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (ARS $2,017) | ARS $2,774 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (ARS $1,176) | ARS $820 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (ARS $21,933) | ARS $12,199 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (ARS $4,574) | ARS $4,821 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (ARS $267) | ARS $220 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (ARS $163) | ARS $133 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (ARS $4,352) | ARS $1,925 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (ARS $2,265) | ARS $1,626 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (ARS $5,193) | ARS $2,503 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (ARS $4,786) | ARS $2,547 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 168% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (ARS $1,446,906) | ARS $565,288 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (ARS $58) | ARS $31 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (ARS $2,392) | ARS $626 | + 282% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 165% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (ARS $354) | ARS $152 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (ARS $627) | ARS $219 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (ARS $1,301) | ARS $607 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (ARS $344) | ARS $97 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (ARS $235) | ARS $66 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (ARS $290) | ARS $86 | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (ARS $103) | ARS $52 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (ARS $176) | ARS $60 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (ARS $300) | ARS $228 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (ARS $1,790) | ARS $590 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (ARS $700) | ARS $354 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (ARS $1,318) | ARS $1,724 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (ARS $2,106) | ARS $1,125 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (ARS $780) | ARS $161 | + 383% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (ARS $149) | ARS $75 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (ARS $208) | ARS $100 | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (ARS $43,586) | ARS $20,119 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (ARS $4.30) | ARS $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (ARS $2,341) | ARS $1,123 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (ARS $282) | ARS $66 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.092
ARS
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MUR
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 93% more expensive than in Argentina
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