Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (CH$1,040) | CH$8,658 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (CH$3,901) | CH$4,733 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (CH$1,980) | CH$1,793 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (CH$859) | CH$829 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (CH$1,350) | CH$2,219 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (CH$1,025) | CH$1,121 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (CH$2,440) | CH$3,838 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (CH$946) | CH$1,231 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (CH$739) | CH$739 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (CH$1,158) | CH$867 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (CH$8,156) | CH$4,655 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (CH$1,120) | CH$1,545 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (CH$236) | CH$426 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (CH$604,739) | CH$723,842 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (CH$356,051) | CH$462,718 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (CH$36,405) | CH$58,399 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (CH$462,363) | CH$442,149 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (CH$176,915) | CH$293,095 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (CH$25,650) | CH$42,818 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (CH$15,693) | CH$15,866 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (CH$348,340) | CH$231,889 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (CH$75,300) | CH$61,110 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (CH$4,478) | CH$7,354 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (CH$2,588) | CH$5,030 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 57% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (CH$54,551) | CH$37,462 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (CH$34,679) | CH$20,485 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (CH$60,931) | CH$45,123 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (CH$81,290) | CH$55,424 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (CH$26,009,516) | CH$13,099,400 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (CH$807) | CH$806 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (CH$16,299) | CH$38,248 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (CH$7,069) | CH$3,010 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (CH$9,959) | CH$6,812 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (CH$13,006) | CH$31,133 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (CH$4,491) | CH$4,635 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (CH$3,972) | CH$2,903 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (CH$4,345) | CH$2,920 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (CH$1,896) | CH$1,608 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (CH$1,878) | CH$1,513 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (CH$5,672) | CH$10,850 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (CH$32,737) | CH$19,790 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (CH$10,502) | CH$8,944 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (CH$20,931) | CH$30,201 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (CH$42,902) | CH$29,491 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (CH$13,312) | CH$5,709 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (CH$2,961) | CH$2,732 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (CH$3,852) | CH$2,331 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (CH$692,233) | CH$411,500 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (CH$79) | CH$100 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (CH$36,012) | CH$41,851 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (CH$3,988) | CH$4,038 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Chile
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