Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (R$ 65) | R$ 39 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 311% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.58 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (R$ 62) | R$ 26 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (R$ 59) | R$ 50 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.55 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (R$ 4,670) | R$ 4,099 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (R$ 3,336) | R$ 2,721 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (R$ 532) | R$ 722 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (R$ 3,089) | R$ 3,017 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (R$ 2,471) | R$ 1,989 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (R$ 280) | R$ 529 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (R$ 124) | R$ 91 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (R$ 2,025) | R$ 1,793 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (R$ 714) | R$ 650 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (R$ 247) | R$ 22 | + 1027% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (R$ 243) | R$ 287 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (R$ 295) | R$ 279 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (R$ 405) | R$ 412 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (R$ 271) | R$ 316 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (R$ 77,962) | R$ 117,213 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (R$ 192) | R$ 246 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (R$ 89) | R$ 51 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (R$ 210) | R$ 288 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (R$ 185) | R$ 60 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritius | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (R$ 124) | R$ 115 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (R$ 65) | R$ 61 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (R$ 124) | R$ 243 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (R$ 185) | R$ 239 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (R$ 56) | R$ 34 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 126% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (R$ 3,421) | R$ 3,819 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (R$ 0.17) | R$ 1.45 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (R$ 371) | R$ 140 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,015 prices entered by 1,419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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