Cost of living in Mayotte compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (114元) | 45元 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (76元) | 34元 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (53元) | 15元 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (76元) | 13元 | + 471% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (31元) | 8元 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 59元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6.00元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 (13元) | 5.17元 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (92元) | 112元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (18元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 (8,392元) | 9,398元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,943元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (1,144元) | 431元 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,740元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,007元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 285元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 96元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,464元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 250元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 647元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 620元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (664元) | 149元 | + 346% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (191元) | 347元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (153元) | 71元 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (259元) | 177元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (534元) | 395元 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (53元) | 68元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (61元) | 31元 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.31元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 335元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (61元) | 22元 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,014 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 50% more expensive than in China
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