Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (ARS $138) | ARS $653 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (ARS $517) | ARS $472 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (ARS $262) | ARS $156 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (ARS $114) | ARS $68 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (ARS $179) | ARS $146 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (ARS $136) | ARS $90 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (ARS $323) | ARS $283 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (ARS $125) | ARS $109 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (ARS $98) | ARS $52 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (ARS $153) | ARS $82 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (ARS $1,081) | ARS $288 | + 275% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (ARS $148) | ARS $147 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (ARS $31) | ARS $40 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (ARS $80,120) | ARS $38,260 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (ARS $47,172) | ARS $24,742 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (ARS $4,823) | ARS $4,412 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (ARS $61,257) | ARS $26,419 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (ARS $23,439) | ARS $17,258 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (ARS $3,398) | ARS $3,526 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (ARS $2,079) | ARS $1,429 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (ARS $46,151) | ARS $36,537 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (ARS $9,976) | ARS $15,908 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (ARS $593) | ARS $362 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (ARS $343) | ARS $271 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (ARS $7,227) | ARS $4,088 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (ARS $4,595) | ARS $2,633 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (ARS $8,073) | ARS $7,463 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (ARS $10,770) | ARS $6,180 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (ARS $3,445,920) | ARS $2,098,550 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (ARS $107) | ARS $72 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (ARS $2,159) | ARS $1,639 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 132% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (ARS $937) | ARS $298 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (ARS $1,319) | ARS $629 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (ARS $1,723) | ARS $1,229 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (ARS $595) | ARS $278 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (ARS $526) | ARS $170 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (ARS $576) | ARS $228 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (ARS $251) | ARS $119 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (ARS $249) | ARS $135 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (ARS $752) | ARS $521 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 81% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (ARS $4,337) | ARS $1,377 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (ARS $1,391) | ARS $701 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (ARS $2,773) | ARS $2,334 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (ARS $5,684) | ARS $2,298 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (ARS $1,764) | ARS $430 | + 310% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (ARS $392) | ARS $172 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (ARS $510) | ARS $161 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (ARS $91,712) | ARS $67,861 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (ARS $10) | ARS $19 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (ARS $4,771) | ARS $2,077 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (ARS $528) | ARS $181 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 54% more expensive than in Argentina
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