Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 78% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (BD$6) | BD$36 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (BD$8) | BD$21 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (BD$3.89) | BD$24 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (BD$0.79) | BD$4.98 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (BD$2.23) | BD$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (BD$1.96) | BD$10 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (BD$3.62) | BD$28 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (BD$2.14) | BD$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (BD$1.26) | BD$3.09 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (BD$1.57) | BD$3.52 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (BD$11) | BD$34 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (BD$1.72) | BD$6 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (BD$0.23) | BD$3.45 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 74% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (BD$1,151) | BD$4,555 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (BD$535) | BD$3,141 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (BD$64) | BD$450 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (BD$615) | BD$1,837 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (BD$309) | BD$1,557 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (BD$45) | BD$209 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (BD$16) | BD$98 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (BD$626) | BD$548 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (BD$174) | BD$267 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (BD$5.66) | BD$23 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | BD$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (BD$52) | BD$77 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (BD$71) | BD$85 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (BD$107) | BD$132 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (BD$68) | BD$155 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (BD$31,131) | BD$38,950 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (BD$1.69) | BD$2.29 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (BD$34) | BD$69 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 57% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (BD$2.83) | BD$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (BD$9) | BD$25 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (BD$18) | BD$76 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (BD$3.39) | BD$13 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (BD$3.53) | BD$4.25 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (BD$7) | BD$12 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (BD$2.83) | BD$5.81 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (BD$1.70) | BD$4.96 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (BD$14) | BD$35 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Mauritius | Bermuda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (BD$23) | BD$100 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (BD$14) | BD$30 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (BD$23) | BD$170 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (BD$32) | BD$170 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (BD$7) | BD$16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (BD$2.83) | BD$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (BD$3.96) | BD$12 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (BD$566) | BD$500 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (BD$0.02) | BD$0.25 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (BD$29) | BD$100 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (BD$5.43) | BD$16 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 96 prices entered by 12 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in Bermuda
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