Cost of living in Mauritius compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (82元) | 42元 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (41元) | 39元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (63元) | 14元 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (15元) | 14元 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (13元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (17元) | 10元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (79元) | 50元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (21元) | 6元 | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (75元) | 89元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (11元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (5.52元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (5,957元) | 12,713元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (4,257元) | 5,917元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (679元) | 450元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (3,941元) | 6,564元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (3,153元) | 3,518元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (358元) | 296元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (158元) | 100元 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (2,584元) | 1,460元 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (911元) | 553元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (53元) | 43元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (315元) | 55元 | + 469% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (309元) | 418元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (377元) | 296元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (517元) | 553元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (346元) | 705元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (99,465元) | 148,726元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (11元) | 8元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (245元) | 228元 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (51元) | 42元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (114元) | 59元 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (268元) | 114元 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (36元) | 67元 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (31元) | 57元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (43元) | 25元 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (13元) | 6元 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (236元) | 85元 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (158元) | 178元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (83元) | 105元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (158元) | 1,179元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (236元) | 320元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (71元) | 81元 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (47元) | 28元 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (60元) | 19元 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (4,365元) | 3,924元 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (0.21元) | 0.34元 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (473元) | 412元 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (8元) | 25元 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 830 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is about the same as in China
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