Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (COL$25,157) | COL$33,092 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (COL$32,696) | COL$26,075 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (COL$16,069) | COL$10,642 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (COL$3,270) | COL$4,375 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (COL$7,473) | COL$9,362 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (COL$8,108) | COL$4,165 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (COL$14,947) | COL$12,506 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (COL$7,787) | COL$8,560 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (COL$4,805) | COL$3,767 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (COL$6,494) | COL$3,731 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (COL$44,093) | COL$46,753 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (COL$7,101) | COL$6,183 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (COL$934) | COL$3,421 | - 73% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 28% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (COL$4,753,968) | COL$3,428,560 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (COL$2,209,410) | COL$1,666,590 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (COL$265,267) | COL$283,492 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (COL$2,541,027) | COL$1,713,440 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (COL$1,277,865) | COL$989,160 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (COL$186,832) | COL$220,921 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (COL$82,536) | COL$70,509 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (COL$2,586,259) | COL$1,449,020 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (COL$717,367) | COL$469,425 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (COL$23,354) | COL$21,423 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$16,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (COL$212,977) | COL$192,112 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (COL$291,412) | COL$127,186 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (COL$377,449) | COL$332,156 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (COL$280,248) | COL$252,538 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (COL$128,549,745) | COL$72,343,500 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (COL$6,908) | COL$4,039 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (COL$140,124) | COL$143,762 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (COL$11,677) | COL$16,886 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (COL$37,366) | COL$29,435 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (COL$111,150) | COL$116,122 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (COL$14,012) | COL$20,817 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (COL$12,710) | COL$14,173 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (COL$28,025) | COL$18,584 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (COL$11,677) | COL$8,054 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (COL$4,821) | COL$5,634 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (COL$56,050) | COL$29,728 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Mauritius | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (COL$93,416) | COL$45,987 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (COL$49,446) | COL$30,822 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (COL$93,416) | COL$118,019 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (COL$130,782) | COL$117,272 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (COL$28,025) | COL$32,433 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (COL$11,677) | COL$10,293 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (COL$16,348) | COL$4,863 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (COL$2,335,400) | COL$2,615,310 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (COL$93) | COL$242 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (COL$121,441) | COL$125,728 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (COL$23,065) | COL$11,597 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 21% more expensive than in Colombia
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