Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Taka 660) | Taka 354 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Taka 857) | Taka 372 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Taka 421) | Taka 192 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Taka 86) | Taka 91 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Taka 242) | Taka 156 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Taka 213) | Taka 83 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Taka 392) | Taka 697 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Taka 232) | Taka 209 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (Taka 127) | Taka 41 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Taka 170) | Taka 488 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Taka 1,156) | Taka 1,265 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Taka 186) | Taka 130 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Taka 24) | Taka 57 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Taka 124,672) | Taka 48,251 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Taka 57,941) | Taka 35,702 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Taka 6,957) | Taka 3,885 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Taka 66,638) | Taka 61,660 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Taka 33,512) | Taka 33,185 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Taka 4,900) | Taka 3,381 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (Taka 2,164) | Taka 945 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Taka 67,824) | Taka 42,323 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Taka 18,813) | Taka 19,150 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Taka 612) | Taka 561 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Taka 5,585) | Taka 2,028 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Taka 7,642) | Taka 3,683 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (Taka 9,899) | Taka 7,920 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Taka 7,349) | Taka 4,630 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Taka 3,371,199) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Taka 181) | Taka 128 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Taka 3,675) | Taka 3,514 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Taka 306) | Taka 228 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Taka 980) | Taka 647 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Taka 1,960) | Taka 1,685 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Taka 367) | Taka 409 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Taka 383) | Taka 325 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Taka 735) | Taka 468 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Taka 306) | Taka 94 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Taka 184) | Taka 172 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Taka 1,470) | Taka 640 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritius | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Taka 2,450) | Taka 1,598 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (Taka 1,334) | Taka 896 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Taka 2,450) | Taka 1,777 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (Taka 3,430) | Taka 3,233 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Taka 735) | Taka 999 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Taka 306) | Taka 266 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Taka 429) | Taka 520 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Taka 61,246) | Taka 35,756 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Taka 2.45) | Taka 10 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Taka 3,185) | Taka 2,120 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Taka 605) | Taka 287 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 825 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.450
BDT
/
MUR
Cost of living in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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