Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (R$ 8) | R$ 28 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (R$ 29) | R$ 27 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.94 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.54 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.62 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.00 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (R$ 60) | R$ 39 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (R$ 1.75) | R$ 3.49 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (R$ 4,486) | R$ 3,053 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (R$ 2,641) | R$ 1,837 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (R$ 270) | R$ 501 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (R$ 3,430) | R$ 2,154 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (R$ 1,312) | R$ 1,316 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (R$ 190) | R$ 369 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (R$ 116) | R$ 80 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (R$ 2,584) | R$ 1,699 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (R$ 559) | R$ 479 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (R$ 405) | R$ 200 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (R$ 257) | R$ 187 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (R$ 452) | R$ 329 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (R$ 603) | R$ 248 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (R$ 192,931) | R$ 89,915 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.65 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (R$ 121) | R$ 222 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (R$ 52) | R$ 16 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R$ 74) | R$ 41 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (R$ 96) | R$ 216 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.89 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.14 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (R$ 243) | R$ 94 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (R$ 78) | R$ 53 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R$ 155) | R$ 213 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (R$ 318) | R$ 175 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (R$ 99) | R$ 25 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (R$ 5,135) | R$ 3,587 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 1.32 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (R$ 267) | R$ 116 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 194% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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