- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (CI$7) | CI$18 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨225 (CI$5.36) | CI$9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (CI$3.28) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨74 (CI$1.76) | CI$2.57 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (CI$2.13) | CI$5.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨123 (CI$2.94) | CI$5.47 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (CI$5.33) | CI$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (CI$1.40) | CI$5.09 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (CI$1.21) | CI$4.50 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (CI$1.86) | CI$4.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨394 (CI$9) | CI$22 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (CI$1.25) | CI$3.43 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (CI$0.60) | CI$3.45 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 58% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨51,939 (CI$1,240) | CI$2,698 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨27,688 (CI$661) | CI$1,612 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,035 (CI$96) | CI$282 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,063 (CI$646) | CI$1,533 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,655 (CI$422) | CI$1,075 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,892 (CI$69) | CI$189 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,283 (CI$31) | CI$76 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨21,124 (CI$504) | CI$436 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,950 (CI$118) | CI$158 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨331 (CI$8) | CI$14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨132 (CI$3.16) | CI$11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,800 (CI$67) | CI$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,200 (CI$53) | CI$72 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,745 (CI$113) | CI$108 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,800 (CI$91) | CI$152 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,238,760 (CI$29,579) | CI$21,315 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (CI$1.19) | CI$1.04 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (CI$49) | CI$83 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (CI$2.72) | CI$9 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (CI$14) | CI$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (CI$28) | CI$81 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (CI$7) | CI$4.76 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (CI$5.07) | CI$5.65 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (CI$5.20) | CI$7 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (CI$1.45) | CI$4.07 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (CI$2.44) | CI$3.76 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CI$7) | CI$43 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (CI$29) | CI$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (CI$13) | CI$23 | - 47% | |
| 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$108 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (CI$5.57) | CI$11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CI$2.98) | CI$4.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (CI$3.10) | CI$6 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (CI$708) | CI$605 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.38 (CI$0.10) | CI$0.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (CI$44) | CI$67 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CI$5.67) | CI$10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 761 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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