- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (€5.82) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.93) | €5.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (€1.58) | €1.12 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (€2.12) | €4.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (€1.50) | €2.79 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (€4.46) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (€1.52) | €2.60 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€1.04) | €1.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (€1.42) | €2.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (€11) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (€1.38) | €2.09 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (€0.52) | €1.14 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (€942) | €2,091 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (€534) | €1,617 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (€71) | €173 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (€591) | €1,002 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (€277) | €792 | - 65% | |
| 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) | ₨1,077 (€28) | €23 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (€516) | €377 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (€108) | €106 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.83) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (€102) | €88 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (€53) | €39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (€122) | €103 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (€113) | €133 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 1% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (€34,746) | €23,122 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (€1.34) | €1.50 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (€58) | €68 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (€8) | €5.42 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€15) | €7 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (€28) | €25 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (€7) | €4.34 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (€5.53) | €3.97 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (€6) | €3.68 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (€2.41) | €1.79 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (€3.79) | €2.13 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 3% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (€42) | €41 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€31) | €83 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (€50) | €62 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (€18) | €11 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (€3.51) | €3.95 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (€4.90) | €6 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (€1,026) | €449 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.21 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (€45) | €56 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 22% cheaper than in France
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