Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (€5.50) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€3.52) | €5.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (€0.72) | €1.27 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€2.02) | €4.18 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (€1.77) | €2.82 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€3.27) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (€1.94) | €2.87 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (€1.14) | €1.73 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (€1.42) | €1.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (€10) | €9 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (€1.55) | €2.15 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (€0.20) | €1.20 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (€1,040) | €1,756 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (€483) | €1,617 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (€58) | €139 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (€556) | €1,058 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (€280) | €816 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€41) | €96 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (€566) | €294 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (€157) | €79 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (€5.11) | €5.98 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (€47) | €90 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (€64) | €32 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (€96) | €76 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (€61) | €141 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (€28,121) | €21,412 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€1.52) | €1.88 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (€31) | €62 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is about the same as in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (€2.55) | €4.53 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (€8) | €5.19 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (€16) | €26 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (€3.07) | €4.23 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (€3.19) | €4.00 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (€6) | €2.96 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (€2.55) | €2.04 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€1.53) | €2.36 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€20) | €44 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (€12) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (€29) | €56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (€6) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (€2.55) | €3.94 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (€3.58) | €5.97 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (€511) | €325 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (€0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€27) | €31 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (€4.90) | €10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in France
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