Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (AU$5.42) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (AU$1.10) | AU$1.78 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (AU$3.11) | AU$6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (AU$2.73) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (AU$5.04) | AU$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (AU$2.99) | AU$4.50 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (AU$1.75) | AU$3.33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (AU$2.19) | AU$5.74 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.83 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (AU$0.31) | AU$2.84 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (AU$1,603) | AU$2,998 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (AU$745) | AU$2,221 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (AU$89) | AU$241 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (AU$857) | AU$2,108 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (AU$431) | AU$1,636 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (AU$63) | AU$186 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (AU$22) | AU$70 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (AU$872) | AU$570 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (AU$242) | AU$273 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$36 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (AU$72) | AU$108 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (AU$98) | AU$82 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (AU$149) | AU$159 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (AU$94) | AU$176 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (AU$43,340) | AU$33,118 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.97 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (AU$47) | AU$183 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (AU$3.94) | AU$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (AU$25) | AU$75 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (AU$4.72) | AU$12 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (AU$4.92) | AU$5.09 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (AU$9) | AU$5.30 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (AU$3.94) | AU$3.54 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.44 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (AU$19) | AU$33 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Mauritius | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (AU$31) | AU$61 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (AU$31) | AU$209 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (AU$44) | AU$108 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (AU$9) | AU$20 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (AU$3.94) | AU$5.07 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (AU$5.51) | AU$10 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (AU$787) | AU$731 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (AU$0.03) | AU$0.34 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (AU$41) | AU$77 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (AU$8) | AU$41 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03149
AUD
/
MUR
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Australia
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