Cost of living in Mayotte compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 220% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (197元) | 36元 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (118元) | 37元 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (55元) | 13元 | + 333% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (24元) | 15元 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (47元) | 15元 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (55元) | 11元 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (95元) | 51元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (79元) | 15元 | + 414% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (63元) | 7元 | + 868% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (24元) | 6元 | + 280% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (95元) | 89元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (16元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (16元) | 12元 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (10,244元) | 15,701元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (6,698元) | 7,613元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (2,364元) | 474元 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (5,910元) | 6,823元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (5,122元) | 3,937元 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 313元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 101元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,940元) | 1,340元 | + 194% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 542元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 48元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (788元) | 415元 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (394元) | 280元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (1,340元) | 574元 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 717元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (47,278元) | 152,522元 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (552元) | 245元 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 41元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (158元) | 111元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (39元) | 44元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (158元) | 79元 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (268元) | 225元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (473元) | 253元 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (55元) | 74元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (63元) | 12元 | + 409% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (4,728元) | 3,708元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.19元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (315元) | 411元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (63元) | 25元 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 53% more expensive than in China
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