Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (CI$5.04) | CI$25 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (CI$3.22) | CI$5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (CI$0.66) | CI$3.49 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (CI$1.85) | CI$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (CI$1.62) | CI$9 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (CI$3.00) | CI$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (CI$1.78) | CI$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (CI$1.04) | CI$5.78 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (CI$1.30) | CI$4.84 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (CI$9) | CI$27 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (CI$1.42) | CI$5.24 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (CI$0.19) | CI$4.03 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (CI$953) | CI$3,447 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (CI$443) | CI$2,161 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (CI$53) | CI$376 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (CI$509) | CI$1,831 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (CI$256) | CI$1,539 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (CI$37) | CI$151 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (CI$13) | CI$82 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (CI$518) | CI$396 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (CI$144) | CI$317 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (CI$4.68) | CI$10 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CI$12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (CI$43) | CI$70 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (CI$58) | CI$70 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (CI$88) | CI$141 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (CI$56) | CI$100 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (CI$25,763) | CI$8,000 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (CI$1.40) | CI$1.40 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (CI$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (CI$2.34) | CI$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (CI$15) | CI$127 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (CI$2.81) | CI$5.00 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (CI$2.93) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (CI$5.62) | CI$6 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (CI$2.34) | CI$5.00 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (CI$1.40) | CI$4.69 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (CI$11) | CI$40 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (CI$19) | CI$74 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (CI$11) | CI$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (CI$19) | CI$45 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (CI$26) | CI$130 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (CI$5.62) | CI$14 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CI$2.34) | CI$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (CI$3.28) | CI$5.66 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (CI$468) | CI$600 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (CI$0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (CI$24) | CI$40 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (CI$4.49) | CI$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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