Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨233 (€4.86) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (€4.56) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€3.58) | €5.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (€0.73) | €1.20 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€2.06) | €3.52 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨70 (€1.46) | €2.75 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€3.33) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (€2.50) | €2.64 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (€0.77) | €1.79 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (€1.25) | €0.94 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€10) | €7 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.69) | €1.93 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (€0.21) | €1.65 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,791 (€600) | €1,978 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,834 (€288) | €1,501 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (€42) | €189 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,000 (€625) | €1,239 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,000 (€250) | €930 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€42) | €170 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨300 (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,000 (€833) | €421 | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 (€125) | €161 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (€5.21) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (€42) | €84 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€42) | €36 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 (€104) | €88 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (€63) | €121 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (€33,336) | €25,366 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€1.55) | €1.97 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (€20) | €74 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €8 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€10) | €90 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.40) | €3.58 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.77) | €2.67 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (€2.50) | €3.62 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.28) | €1.69 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.26) | €1.58 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Mauritius | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€21) | €39 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €153 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (€63) | €58 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (€5.21) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (€2.08) | €3.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (€3.13) | €4.04 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€832) | €583 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€43) | €43 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨235 (€4.89) | €8 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Germany
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