Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 62% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (CI$6) | CI$15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (CI$4.68) | CI$9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (CI$2.60) | CI$5.79 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (CI$1.13) | CI$2.38 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (CI$1.77) | CI$4.43 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (CI$1.35) | CI$5.18 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (CI$3.20) | CI$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (CI$1.24) | CI$3.87 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (CI$0.97) | CI$3.11 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (CI$1.52) | CI$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (CI$11) | CI$20 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (CI$1.39) | CI$3.12 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (CI$0.31) | CI$2.23 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (CI$817) | CI$2,770 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (CI$467) | CI$1,826 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (CI$48) | CI$363 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (CI$607) | CI$2,211 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (CI$232) | CI$1,212 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (CI$34) | CI$222 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (CI$21) | CI$85 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (CI$457) | CI$439 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (CI$99) | CI$202 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (CI$5.87) | CI$15 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (CI$3.40) | CI$11 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (CI$72) | CI$64 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (CI$45) | CI$58 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (CI$80) | CI$135 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (CI$107) | CI$108 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (CI$29,703) | CI$24,882 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (CI$1.06) | CI$1.03 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (CI$106) | CI$125 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (CI$9) | CI$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (CI$13) | CI$25 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (CI$17) | CI$73 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (CI$5.89) | CI$8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (CI$5.21) | CI$7 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (CI$5.70) | CI$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (CI$2.49) | CI$4.45 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (CI$2.46) | CI$3.97 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (CI$5.51) | CI$30 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (CI$43) | CI$61 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (CI$14) | CI$25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (CI$27) | CI$45 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (CI$56) | CI$109 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (CI$17) | CI$11 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (CI$3.88) | CI$5.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (CI$5.05) | CI$6 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (CI$908) | CI$538 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (CI$0.10) | CI$1.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (CI$47) | CI$68 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (CI$5.77) | CI$10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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