Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Croatia
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.19) | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€4.01) | €4.82 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.00) | €1.15 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.70) | €5.58 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.22) | €2.30 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €5.23 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.78) | €1.37 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.08) | €1.16 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.36) | €1.47 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€10) | €6 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.62) | €2.23 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.70) | €1.02 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 14% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,120) | €931 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€648) | €660 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€86) | €140 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€555) | €591 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€408) | €444 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€45) | €201 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€329) | €808 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€116) | €84 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.34) | €12 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€40) | €11 | + 255% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€39) | €86 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€48) | €34 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€66) | €88 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€44) | €105 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€12,651) | €27,558 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.46) | €1.48 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€31) | €47 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€14) | €10 | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.62) | €4.01 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€3.97) | €3.49 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€4.94) | €3.25 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.05) | €2.04 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.74) | €2.49 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€22) | €10 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Mauritius | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€22) | €49 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€11) | €13 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €30 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€35) | €52 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.48) | €8 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.78) | €1.89 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.24) | €2.68 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€555) | €824 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.12 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€26) | €43 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€4.95) | €4.84 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 338 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Croatia
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