Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (R$ 59) | R$ 30 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (R$ 26) | R$ 31 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.37 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 20 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (R$ 2.35) | R$ 4.84 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.73 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (R$ 118) | R$ 43 | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.80 | - | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (R$ 4,706) | R$ 2,800 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (R$ 2,300) | R$ 1,974 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (R$ 247) | R$ 590 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (R$ 3,137) | R$ 2,228 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (R$ 1,200) | R$ 1,472 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (R$ 174) | R$ 418 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (R$ 141) | R$ 84 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (R$ 5,295) | R$ 1,988 | + 166% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (R$ 511) | R$ 588 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (R$ 471) | R$ 239 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (R$ 235) | R$ 218 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (R$ 412) | R$ 346 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (R$ 552) | R$ 263 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (R$ 181,980) | R$ 98,694 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (R$ 5.53) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (R$ 111) | R$ 223 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (R$ 59) | R$ 244 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.63 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (R$ 38) | R$ 47 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (R$ 118) | R$ 93 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (R$ 71) | R$ 53 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R$ 142) | R$ 183 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (R$ 353) | R$ 190 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (R$ 29) | R$ 28 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (R$ 4,697) | R$ 3,925 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.23 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (R$ 244) | R$ 125 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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