Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (C$11) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (C$5.29) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (C$1.08) | C$3.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (C$2.46) | C$5.66 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (C$2.67) | C$5.20 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (C$4.92) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (C$2.56) | C$5.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (C$1.58) | C$3.05 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (C$2.14) | C$3.61 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (C$15) | C$18 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (C$2.34) | C$3.12 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (C$0.31) | C$2.95 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (C$1,565) | C$2,725 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (C$727) | C$2,111 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (C$87) | C$222 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (C$837) | C$1,783 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (C$421) | C$1,401 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (C$62) | C$125 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (C$27) | C$72 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (C$851) | C$438 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (C$236) | C$208 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (C$8) | C$14 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$29 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (C$70) | C$80 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (C$96) | C$57 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (C$124) | C$122 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (C$92) | C$149 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (C$42,322) | C$30,845 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (C$2.27) | C$1.68 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (C$46) | C$105 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (C$3.84) | C$13 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (C$12) | C$28 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (C$37) | C$111 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (C$4.61) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (C$4.18) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (C$3.84) | C$4.87 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (C$1.59) | C$3.39 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (C$18) | C$31 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Mauritius | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (C$31) | C$64 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (C$16) | C$32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (C$31) | C$170 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (C$43) | C$113 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (C$9) | C$15 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (C$3.84) | C$5.36 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (C$5.38) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (C$769) | C$755 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (C$0.03) | C$0.42 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (C$40) | C$63 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (C$8) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Canada
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