- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (€5.73) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.89) | €3.72 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (€1.55) | €0.98 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (€2.09) | €3.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (€1.47) | €2.47 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (€4.39) | €5.10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (€1.49) | €2.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (€1.02) | €1.56 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (€1.40) | €0.91 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (€1.36) | €1.77 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (€0.51) | €1.22 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (€927) | €1,445 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (€525) | €1,089 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (€70) | €180 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (€582) | €907 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (€273) | €679 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (€47) | €129 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (€27) | €24 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (€508) | €374 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (€106) | €94 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (€6) | €5.42 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.77) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (€101) | €87 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (€52) | €35 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (€120) | €91 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (€111) | €113 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 2% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (€34,181) | €20,517 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (€1.32) | €1.41 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (€57) | €74 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (€8) | €6 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (€28) | €60 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (€7) | €3.36 | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (€5.44) | €2.18 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (€5.91) | €2.10 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (€2.37) | €1.36 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (€3.73) | €1.44 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (€6) | €20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (€41) | €32 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€31) | €127 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (€49) | €53 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (€18) | €9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (€3.45) | €3.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (€4.82) | €3.44 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (€1,009) | €457 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (€45) | €38 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (€7) | €6 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,308 prices entered by 1,166 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Germany
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