Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (Q58) | Q47 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (Q43) | Q41 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Q24) | Q23 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Q10) | Q12 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Q16) | Q15 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (Q12) | Q10 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (Q29) | Q27 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Q11) | Q17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Q9) | Q10 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Q14) | Q11 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (Q98) | Q68 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (Q13) | Q14 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Q2.85) | Q12 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (Q7,520) | Q7,110 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (Q4,299) | Q3,535 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Q440) | Q454 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Q5,582) | Q4,178 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Q2,136) | Q2,422 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Q310) | Q334 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (Q189) | Q288 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (Q4,206) | Q2,939 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Q909) | Q662 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Q54) | Q52 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Q31) | Q26 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 32% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (Q659) | Q421 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Q419) | Q326 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (Q736) | Q749 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Q981) | Q688 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 281% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 281% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (Q273,331) | Q122,747 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Q10) | Q7 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (Q973) | Q116 | + 739% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 44% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Q85) | Q25 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Q120) | Q66 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (Q157) | Q188 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Q54) | Q48 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Q48) | Q32 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (Q52) | Q45 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Q23) | Q17 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Q23) | Q13 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (Q51) | Q77 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 70% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (Q395) | Q114 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (Q127) | Q85 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Q253) | Q230 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (Q518) | Q269 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (Q161) | Q39 | + 312% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (Q36) | Q19 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (Q47) | Q16 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Q8,357) | Q6,181 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Q0.95) | Q0.99 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Q435) | Q397 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (Q53) | Q25 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 86 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala
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