- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨210 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (AU$4.23) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (AU$2.73) | AU$1.32 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (AU$3.44) | AU$5.82 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (AU$2.61) | AU$5.02 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (AU$2.38) | AU$4.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (AU$1.81) | AU$3.33 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨54 (AU$2.18) | AU$5.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨457 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.27 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (AU$0.89) | AU$2.28 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,125 (AU$1,532) | AU$2,759 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,117 (AU$849) | AU$2,112 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,311 (AU$133) | AU$299 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (AU$925) | AU$2,118 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,508 (AU$462) | AU$1,493 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,065 (AU$83) | AU$245 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,143 (AU$46) | AU$59 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (AU$723) | AU$675 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (AU$199) | AU$211 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨160 (AU$6) | AU$30 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (AU$132) | AU$108 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (AU$91) | AU$75 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (AU$181) | AU$147 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (AU$163) | AU$157 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,235,880 (AU$49,658) | AU$26,262 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.44 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (AU$83) | AU$142 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (AU$4.58) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (AU$48) | AU$70 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (AU$9) | AU$5.28 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (AU$2.44) | AU$3.48 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (AU$4.10) | AU$3.84 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (AU$11) | AU$30 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (AU$49) | AU$54 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (AU$47) | AU$217 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (AU$72) | AU$105 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (AU$5.02) | AU$4.55 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (AU$5.22) | AU$9 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (AU$1,191) | AU$602 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (AU$0.16) | AU$0.69 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (AU$74) | AU$80 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04018
AUD
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,162 prices entered by 2,370 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in Australia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Australia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 23% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Australia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Australia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 40% cheaper than in Australia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia