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Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (€8) | €15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨223 (€5.70) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (€3.13) | €5.93 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (€1.44) | €1.08 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (€2.09) | €4.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨56 (€1.44) | €2.84 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (€4.53) | €6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (€1.76) | €2.59 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (€1.16) | €1.73 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨61 (€1.56) | €1.81 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨455 (€12) | €8 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (€1.42) | €2.07 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (€0.52) | €1.14 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (€937) | €1,991 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (€531) | €1,529 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,192 (€56) | €155 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (€695) | €1,046 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (€276) | €807 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (€47) | €108 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,049 (€27) | €23 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (€513) | €359 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€111) | €109 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.82) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 26% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,006 (€102) | €90 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€51) | €37 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (€122) | €93 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,569 (€117) | €118 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,340 (€33,361) | €22,224 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (€1.35) | €1.47 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,408 (€62) | €65 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€10) | €5.08 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€15) | €7 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨854 (€22) | €25 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨259 (€7) | €4.19 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (€5.50) | €4.27 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (€7) | €3.61 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.80) | €1.87 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (€4.12) | €2.20 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨197 (€5.02) | €23 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (€42) | €40 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨640 (€16) | €21 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€31) | €65 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (€49) | €55 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (€18) | €12 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (€3.49) | €3.96 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (€4.88) | €6 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (€1,020) | €436 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (€55) | €47 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,436 prices entered by 680 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in France
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