Cost of living in Mauritius compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (42元) | 46元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (54元) | 40元 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (27元) | 16元 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (5.40元) | 18元 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (15元) | 19元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (13元) | 11元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (25元) | 63元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (9元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (11元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (73元) | 118元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (12元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (1.54元) | 16元 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (7,856元) | 15,059元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (3,651元) | 9,006元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (438元) | 421元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (4,199元) | 7,547元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (2,112元) | 4,347元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (309元) | 262元 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (136元) | 115元 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (4,274元) | 1,143元 | + 274% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (1,185元) | 589元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (39元) | 39元 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (352元) | 529元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (482元) | 248元 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (624元) | 626元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (463元) | 828元 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (212,428元) | 161,247元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (11元) | 9元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (232元) | 204元 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (62元) | 27元 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (123元) | 391元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (23元) | 53元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (46元) | 34元 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (19元) | 13元 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (93元) | 74元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritius | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (154元) | 265元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (84元) | 110元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (154元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (216元) | 348元 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (46元) | 79元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (19元) | 29元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (27元) | 18元 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (3,859元) | 3,321元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.15元) | 0.20元 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (201元) | 410元 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (37元) | 24元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,436 prices entered by 146 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in China
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