- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (AU$4.50) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (AU$2.42) | AU$1.31 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (AU$3.25) | AU$5.76 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.07 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (AU$2.32) | AU$4.23 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (AU$1.59) | AU$3.40 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (AU$2.18) | AU$5.28 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (AU$2.12) | AU$3.29 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (AU$0.79) | AU$2.27 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (AU$1,443) | AU$2,658 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (AU$818) | AU$2,068 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (AU$109) | AU$302 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (AU$906) | AU$2,036 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (AU$425) | AU$1,451 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (AU$73) | AU$264 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (AU$42) | AU$60 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (AU$791) | AU$584 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (AU$165) | AU$189 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (AU$5.88) | AU$30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (AU$157) | AU$105 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (AU$82) | AU$74 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (AU$187) | AU$146 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (AU$173) | AU$154 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (AU$53,247) | AU$26,836 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (AU$2.06) | AU$1.46 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (AU$89) | AU$138 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (AU$23) | AU$16 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (AU$43) | AU$71 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (AU$8) | AU$5.18 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (AU$3.70) | AU$3.25 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (AU$5.81) | AU$3.82 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (AU$9) | AU$29 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (AU$65) | AU$55 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (AU$48) | AU$205 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (AU$76) | AU$105 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (AU$28) | AU$18 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (AU$5.37) | AU$4.63 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (AU$1,572) | AU$602 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (AU$0.15) | AU$0.57 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (AU$69) | AU$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (AU$10) | AU$31 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03937
AUD
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,509 prices entered by 2,288 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Australia
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