- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (CI$7) | CI$16 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨210 (CI$5.04) | CI$9 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (CI$2.53) | CI$5.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (CI$1.63) | CI$2.45 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨79 (CI$1.91) | CI$5.15 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (CI$1.56) | CI$4.36 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (CI$4.55) | CI$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (CI$1.42) | CI$4.59 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (CI$1.08) | CI$3.78 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨54 (CI$1.31) | CI$4.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨457 (CI$11) | CI$21 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (CI$1.25) | CI$3.17 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (CI$0.53) | CI$2.70 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,125 (CI$917) | CI$2,811 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,117 (CI$508) | CI$1,628 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,311 (CI$80) | CI$283 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (CI$553) | CI$1,586 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,508 (CI$277) | CI$1,086 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,065 (CI$50) | CI$186 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,143 (CI$27) | CI$78 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (CI$433) | CI$432 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (CI$119) | CI$157 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨160 (CI$3.84) | CI$10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (CI$79) | CI$78 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (CI$54) | CI$63 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (CI$108) | CI$106 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (CI$98) | CI$149 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,235,880 (CI$29,710) | CI$21,315 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (CI$1.24) | CI$1.05 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (CI$49) | CI$87 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (CI$2.74) | CI$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (CI$14) | CI$17 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,245 (CI$30) | CI$94 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (CI$7) | CI$5.24 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (CI$5.11) | CI$5.18 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (CI$5.23) | CI$5.52 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨64 (CI$1.54) | CI$3.59 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (CI$2.45) | CI$3.58 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CI$7) | CI$33 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (CI$29) | CI$51 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨545 (CI$13) | CI$23 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (CI$28) | CI$43 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (CI$43) | CI$101 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (CI$5.61) | CI$10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CI$3.00) | CI$4.71 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (CI$3.13) | CI$6 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (CI$713) | CI$563 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (CI$0.09) | CI$0.28 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (CI$44) | CI$67 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CI$5.71) | CI$10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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