Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.55 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 4.06 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.71 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.40 | - 49% | |
| 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$ 4,430) | R$ 3,353 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (R$ 2,608) | R$ 1,916 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (R$ 267) | R$ 481 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (R$ 3,387) | R$ 1,977 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (R$ 1,296) | R$ 1,289 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (R$ 188) | R$ 293 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (R$ 115) | R$ 78 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (R$ 2,551) | R$ 1,520 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (R$ 552) | R$ 438 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (R$ 400) | R$ 217 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (R$ 254) | R$ 177 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (R$ 446) | R$ 310 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (R$ 595) | R$ 243 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (R$ 165,829) | R$ 87,692 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 4.31 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (R$ 216) | R$ 208 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (R$ 52) | R$ 18 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R$ 73) | R$ 38 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (R$ 95) | R$ 241 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.32 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.69 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (R$ 240) | R$ 101 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (R$ 77) | R$ 51 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R$ 153) | R$ 234 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (R$ 314) | R$ 179 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (R$ 98) | R$ 24 | + 304% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (R$ 5,070) | R$ 3,010 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.31 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (R$ 264) | R$ 114 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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