- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.66 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.61 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R$ 4.40) | R$ 3.26 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (R$ 2.19) | R$ 3.21 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (R$ 3,988) | R$ 3,143 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (R$ 2,261) | R$ 1,947 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (R$ 300) | R$ 623 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (R$ 2,504) | R$ 2,114 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (R$ 1,174) | R$ 1,325 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (R$ 201) | R$ 405 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (R$ 117) | R$ 84 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (R$ 2,185) | R$ 1,732 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (R$ 456) | R$ 430 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (R$ 434) | R$ 203 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (R$ 226) | R$ 183 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (R$ 517) | R$ 328 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (R$ 477) | R$ 259 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (R$ 147,123) | R$ 85,971 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (R$ 5.69) | R$ 4.28 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (R$ 245) | R$ 202 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R$ 62) | R$ 46 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (R$ 120) | R$ 236 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.04 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (R$ 178) | R$ 96 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (R$ 67) | R$ 50 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R$ 131) | R$ 176 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (R$ 210) | R$ 175 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (R$ 78) | R$ 23 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (R$ 4,343) | R$ 2,728 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (R$ 192) | R$ 116 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,103 prices entered by 2,643 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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