- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Chile
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 21% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (CH$6,026) | CH$5,658 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨225 (CH$4,331) | CH$3,837 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (CH$2,648) | CH$2,471 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨74 (CH$1,422) | CH$778 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (CH$1,721) | CH$2,073 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨123 (CH$2,372) | CH$938 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (CH$4,307) | CH$3,555 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (CH$1,133) | CH$895 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (CH$974) | CH$648 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (CH$1,499) | CH$978 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨394 (CH$7,591) | CH$4,722 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (CH$1,013) | CH$1,417 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (CH$486) | CH$455 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨51,939 (CH$1,001,620) | CH$694,862 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨27,688 (CH$533,960) | CH$463,329 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,035 (CH$77,805) | CH$94,118 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,063 (CH$521,905) | CH$482,180 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,655 (CH$340,466) | CH$318,802 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,892 (CH$55,769) | CH$64,016 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,283 (CH$24,745) | CH$16,896 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨21,124 (CH$407,365) | CH$253,936 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,950 (CH$95,459) | CH$45,735 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨331 (CH$6,388) | CH$7,819 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨132 (CH$2,555) | CH$4,085 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 66% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,800 (CH$53,997) | CH$37,156 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,200 (CH$42,426) | CH$24,706 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,745 (CH$91,512) | CH$44,896 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,800 (CH$73,282) | CH$56,463 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,238,760 (CH$23,889,162) | CH$13,299,600 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (CH$960) | CH$765 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (CH$39,602) | CH$35,783 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (CH$2,199) | CH$3,193 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (CH$11,089) | CH$6,415 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (CH$22,950) | CH$30,764 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (CH$5,400) | CH$4,678 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (CH$4,098) | CH$2,600 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (CH$4,196) | CH$2,596 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (CH$1,169) | CH$1,769 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (CH$1,967) | CH$1,646 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CH$5,362) | CH$7,765 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (CH$23,466) | CH$24,015 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (CH$10,106) | CH$7,959 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (CH$22,499) | CH$27,699 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (CH$34,411) | CH$32,796 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (CH$4,500) | CH$4,382 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CH$2,411) | CH$2,177 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (CH$2,507) | CH$2,786 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (CH$571,765) | CH$347,009 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.38 (CH$85) | CH$94 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (CH$35,469) | CH$31,109 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CH$4,580) | CH$3,404 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,371 prices entered by 401 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.285
CLP
/
MUR
Cost of living in Mauritius is 23% more expensive than in Chile
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