- 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 | ₨303 (€8) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨210 (€5.20) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (€2.61) | €3.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (€1.68) | €0.99 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (€2.12) | €3.05 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (€1.61) | €2.51 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (€4.69) | €5.06 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (€1.47) | €2.47 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (€1.12) | €1.57 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨54 (€1.35) | €0.92 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨457 (€11) | €7 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (€1.29) | €1.75 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.55) | €1.23 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,125 (€945) | €1,428 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,117 (€523) | €1,085 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,311 (€82) | €170 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (€571) | €895 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,508 (€285) | €671 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,065 (€51) | €117 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,143 (€28) | €23 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (€446) | €380 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (€123) | €92 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (€7) | €5.29 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨160 (€3.96) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (€81) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (€56) | €35 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (€112) | €91 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (€101) | €112 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,235,880 (€30,632) | €20,608 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (€1.28) | €1.38 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (€51) | €72 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 2% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (€2.83) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (€14) | €9 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (€29) | €60 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (€7) | €3.34 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (€5.27) | €2.12 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (€5.39) | €2.10 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (€1.50) | €1.38 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (€2.53) | €1.42 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (€30) | €32 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (€13) | €22 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (€29) | €133 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (€44) | €53 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (€5.78) | €9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (€3.10) | €3.20 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (€3.22) | €3.44 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (€735) | €461 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (€46) | €38 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (€5.89) | €6 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in Germany
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