Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€4.87) | €11 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (€8) | €6 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (€1.76) | €1.22 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.60) | €4.67 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.09) | €3.18 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.68) | €2.77 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.01) | €2.18 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (€2.57) | €2.26 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (€1.32) | €2.68 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.66) | €1.44 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (€712) | €1,686 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (€509) | €1,374 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€81) | €232 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (€471) | €1,150 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (€377) | €801 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€43) | €135 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€309) | €268 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€109) | €107 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€38) | €16 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€37) | €81 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€45) | €45 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€62) | €102 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€41) | €106 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€11,885) | €31,571 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.37) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€29) | €60 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (€32) | €26 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.34) | €6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€3.73) | €4.56 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (€5.09) | €4.56 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (€1.55) | €2.28 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (€1.88) | €3.78 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€19) | €44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€19) | €105 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (€28) | €63 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (€5.65) | €4.21 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€521) | €502 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.14 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (€57) | €29 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (€0.94) | €12 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in France
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