Cost of living in Mauritius compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (10元) | 55元 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (36元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (18元) | 16元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (13元) | 14元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (10元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (23元) | 55元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (11元) | 6元 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (76元) | 118元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (2.20元) | 10元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (5,629元) | 7,653元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (3,314元) | 4,318元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (339元) | 406元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (4,304元) | 6,872元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (1,647元) | 4,142元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (239元) | 280元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (146元) | 86元 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (3,242元) | 2,085元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (701元) | 605元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (42元) | 46元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (508元) | 390元 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (323元) | 208元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (567元) | 578元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (757元) | 553元 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (242,090元) | 160,747元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (8元) | 6元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (152元) | 173元 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (66元) | 29元 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (93元) | 36元 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (121元) | 440元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (42元) | 31元 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (40元) | 35元 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (18元) | 9元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (17元) | 11元 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (53元) | 81元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (305元) | 206元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (98元) | 96元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (195元) | 818元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (399元) | 418元 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (124元) | 67元 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (28元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (36元) | 32元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (6,443元) | 3,185元 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (0.74元) | 0.64元 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (335元) | 481元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (37元) | 22元 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in China
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