- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.29 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.84 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.64 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (R$ 5.08) | R$ 3.28 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (R$ 2.32) | R$ 3.22 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (R$ 4,073) | R$ 3,132 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (R$ 2,309) | R$ 1,934 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (R$ 307) | R$ 643 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (R$ 3,023) | R$ 2,139 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (R$ 1,199) | R$ 1,329 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (R$ 205) | R$ 393 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (R$ 120) | R$ 81 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (R$ 2,232) | R$ 1,725 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (R$ 465) | R$ 422 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (R$ 443) | R$ 208 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (R$ 231) | R$ 182 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (R$ 528) | R$ 338 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (R$ 487) | R$ 256 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (R$ 147,226) | R$ 87,065 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 4.35 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (R$ 243) | R$ 201 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R$ 64) | R$ 48 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (R$ 132) | R$ 229 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (R$ 35) | R$ 17 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.88 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.00 | + 348% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (R$ 182) | R$ 97 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (R$ 71) | R$ 50 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R$ 134) | R$ 171 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (R$ 214) | R$ 178 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (R$ 79) | R$ 24 | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (R$ 4,435) | R$ 2,677 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.22 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (R$ 238) | R$ 117 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (R$ 29) | R$ 9 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,159 prices entered by 2,375 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 31% more expensive than in Brazil
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