Cost of living in Mayotte compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mayotte is 178% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (193元) | 46元 | + 322% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (116元) | 40元 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (54元) | 15元 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (23元) | 17元 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6.00 (46元) | 18元 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (54元) | 11元 | + 408% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (93元) | 62元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (77元) | 15元 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (62元) | 7元 | + 831% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (23元) | 6元 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (93元) | 118元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (15元) | 9元 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mayotte is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (10,039元) | 13,507元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (6,564元) | 7,710元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (2,317元) | 488元 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (5,791元) | 7,095元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (5,019元) | 4,246元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 271元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 113元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 (3,861元) | 1,322元 | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 592元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 49元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mayotte is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (772元) | 510元 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (386元) | 252元 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (1,313元) | 624元 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 839元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mayotte is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (46,332元) | 159,743元 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 9元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (541元) | 198元 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mayotte is 9% cheaper 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) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (154元) | 328元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (39元) | 45元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (154元) | 86元 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mayotte is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mayotte | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (263元) | 249元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (463元) | 399元 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (54元) | 76元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (62元) | 15元 | + 303% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (4,633元) | 2,783元 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (309元) | 427元 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (62元) | 24元 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,507 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 49% more expensive than in China
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