- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (CH$5,968) | CH$6,048 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (CH$4,592) | CH$4,169 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (CH$2,411) | CH$2,328 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (CH$1,123) | CH$786 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (CH$1,642) | CH$1,906 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (CH$1,115) | CH$932 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (CH$3,491) | CH$3,377 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (CH$1,354) | CH$930 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (CH$901) | CH$729 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (CH$1,216) | CH$1,024 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (CH$9,346) | CH$4,383 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (CH$1,077) | CH$1,377 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (CH$412) | CH$534 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (CH$722,204) | CH$709,903 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (CH$409,334) | CH$441,331 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (CH$54,365) | CH$88,144 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (CH$535,932) | CH$533,800 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (CH$212,519) | CH$350,831 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (CH$36,395) | CH$54,672 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (CH$21,210) | CH$16,897 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (CH$395,686) | CH$228,301 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (CH$82,520) | CH$49,136 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (CH$4,818) | CH$8,789 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (CH$2,940) | CH$3,705 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 97% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (CH$78,506) | CH$32,698 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (CH$40,870) | CH$22,429 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (CH$93,691) | CH$40,789 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (CH$86,348) | CH$51,765 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 39% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (CH$26,103,305) | CH$14,070,800 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (CH$1,038) | CH$799 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (CH$43,156) | CH$34,529 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 34% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (CH$6,382) | CH$2,680 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (CH$11,313) | CH$5,472 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (CH$23,471) | CH$33,985 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (CH$6,203) | CH$5,821 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (CH$4,241) | CH$2,753 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (CH$5,232) | CH$2,707 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (CH$1,850) | CH$1,611 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (CH$3,174) | CH$1,524 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (CH$5,414) | CH$8,060 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 50% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (CH$32,299) | CH$21,284 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (CH$12,627) | CH$8,240 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (CH$23,776) | CH$37,148 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (CH$37,996) | CH$31,437 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (CH$14,075) | CH$4,420 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (CH$2,688) | CH$2,285 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (CH$3,758) | CH$2,985 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (CH$786,320) | CH$314,513 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (CH$78) | CH$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (CH$42,242) | CH$30,534 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (CH$5,084) | CH$3,579 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
19.696
CLP
/
MUR
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in Chile
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