Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (€1.24) | €12 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (€4.65) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.36) | €3.65 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.02) | €0.98 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.61) | €2.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.22) | €2.65 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€2.91) | €5.21 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.13) | €2.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.88) | €1.52 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.38) | €0.90 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €7 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (€1.33) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.28) | €1.27 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (€720) | €1,454 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€424) | €1,216 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€43) | €162 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€551) | €932 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€211) | €692 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€31) | €122 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€19) | €27 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€415) | €369 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€90) | €100 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€5.33) | €6 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.08) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€65) | €76 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€41) | €36 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€73) | €88 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€97) | €115 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (€30,984) | €22,750 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€0.96) | €1.31 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (€19) | €70 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 17% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €9 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€15) | €52 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.35) | €3.16 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.73) | €2.18 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€5.18) | €2.33 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.26) | €1.33 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.24) | €1.64 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€39) | €36 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€13) | €22 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €108 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€51) | €56 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€16) | €9 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€3.53) | €3.39 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€4.59) | €3.62 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€825) | €496 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€43) | €39 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (€4.75) | €7 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Germany
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