- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (ARS $284) | ARS $200 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (ARS $236) | ARS $162 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (ARS $119) | ARS $69 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (ARS $64) | ARS $28 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (ARS $86) | ARS $49 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (ARS $61) | ARS $37 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (ARS $181) | ARS $109 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (ARS $61) | ARS $41 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (ARS $42) | ARS $22 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (ARS $57) | ARS $38 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (ARS $438) | ARS $171 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (ARS $56) | ARS $58 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (ARS $21) | ARS $19 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 40% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (ARS $38,142) | ARS $20,556 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (ARS $21,619) | ARS $13,917 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (ARS $2,871) | ARS $3,616 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (ARS $23,944) | ARS $15,461 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (ARS $11,224) | ARS $10,502 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (ARS $1,922) | ARS $2,806 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (ARS $1,120) | ARS $806 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (ARS $20,898) | ARS $12,141 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (ARS $4,358) | ARS $4,446 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (ARS $254) | ARS $218 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (ARS $155) | ARS $126 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (ARS $4,146) | ARS $1,809 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (ARS $2,159) | ARS $1,524 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (ARS $4,948) | ARS $2,475 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (ARS $4,560) | ARS $2,517 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 179% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 179% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (ARS $1,406,976) | ARS $519,984 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (ARS $54) | ARS $29 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (ARS $2,346) | ARS $591 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 154% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (ARS $337) | ARS $137 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (ARS $597) | ARS $202 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (ARS $1,145) | ARS $562 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (ARS $293) | ARS $94 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (ARS $224) | ARS $63 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (ARS $243) | ARS $81 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (ARS $98) | ARS $51 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (ARS $153) | ARS $57 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (ARS $250) | ARS $212 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 90% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (ARS $1,706) | ARS $557 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (ARS $640) | ARS $347 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (ARS $1,256) | ARS $1,622 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (ARS $2,007) | ARS $1,075 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (ARS $743) | ARS $155 | + 379% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (ARS $142) | ARS $73 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (ARS $198) | ARS $96 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (ARS $41,529) | ARS $18,366 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (ARS $4.09) | ARS $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (ARS $1,835) | ARS $1,079 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (ARS $274) | ARS $64 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.040
ARS
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,740 prices entered by 698 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 89% more expensive than in Argentina
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