Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 83% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (BD$1.48) | BD$33 | - 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (BD$5.54) | BD$20 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (BD$2.81) | BD$23 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (BD$1.22) | BD$4.58 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (BD$1.92) | BD$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (BD$1.46) | BD$9 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (BD$3.47) | BD$27 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (BD$1.34) | BD$8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (BD$1.05) | BD$2.88 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (BD$1.64) | BD$5.03 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (BD$12) | BD$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (BD$1.59) | BD$6 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (BD$0.34) | BD$4.38 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 79% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (BD$859) | BD$4,607 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (BD$506) | BD$2,965 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (BD$52) | BD$336 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (BD$657) | BD$2,343 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (BD$251) | BD$1,310 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (BD$36) | BD$91 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (BD$22) | BD$107 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (BD$495) | BD$400 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (BD$107) | BD$364 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (BD$6) | BD$23 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (BD$3.68) | BD$29 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (BD$77) | BD$60 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (BD$49) | BD$86 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (BD$87) | BD$114 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (BD$115) | BD$150 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (BD$36,942) | BD$45,910 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (BD$1.15) | BD$2.17 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (BD$23) | BD$75 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (BD$10) | BD$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (BD$14) | BD$50 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (BD$18) | BD$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (BD$6) | BD$12 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (BD$5.64) | BD$4.04 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (BD$6) | BD$14 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (BD$2.69) | BD$5.18 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (BD$2.67) | BD$7 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (BD$8) | BD$30 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (BD$46) | BD$71 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (BD$15) | BD$24 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (BD$30) | BD$100 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (BD$61) | BD$121 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (BD$19) | BD$13 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (BD$4.21) | BD$5.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (BD$5.47) | BD$9 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (BD$983) | BD$418 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (BD$0.11) | BD$0.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (BD$51) | BD$147 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (BD$5.66) | BD$15 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Bermuda
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