Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 52% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (€5.90) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (€4.37) | €9 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.42) | €5.49 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.05) | €1.09 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.65) | €3.87 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.26) | €2.84 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€2.99) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.16) | €2.50 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.91) | €1.69 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.42) | €2.12 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €7 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (€1.37) | €2.06 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.29) | €1.09 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (€741) | €1,911 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€436) | €1,248 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€45) | €154 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€566) | €1,002 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€217) | €715 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€31) | €105 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€19) | €25 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€427) | €358 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€92) | €70 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€5.48) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.17) | €13 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€42) | €33 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€75) | €102 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€100) | €121 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (€27,724) | €26,360 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€0.99) | €1.45 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (€36) | €64 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.50) | €4.51 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.86) | €3.34 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€5.32) | €3.88 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.32) | €1.65 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.30) | €2.02 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€40) | €38 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€13) | €21 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€26) | €77 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€53) | €58 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€16) | €10 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€3.63) | €3.82 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€4.72) | €6 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€848) | €488 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.10) | €0.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€44) | €39 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (€4.88) | €10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in France
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