Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (Q11) | Q77 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (Q43) | Q44 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Q22) | Q21 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Q9) | Q11 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Q15) | Q14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (Q11) | Q9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (Q27) | Q30 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Q10) | Q16 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Q8) | Q10 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Q13) | Q12 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (Q90) | Q94 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (Q12) | Q14 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Q2.61) | Q8 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (Q6,673) | Q6,607 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (Q3,929) | Q3,565 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Q402) | Q468 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Q5,102) | Q4,411 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Q1,952) | Q2,240 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Q283) | Q280 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (Q173) | Q253 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (Q3,844) | Q3,164 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Q831) | Q683 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Q49) | Q80 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Q29) | Q49 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (Q602) | Q460 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Q383) | Q302 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (Q672) | Q828 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Q897) | Q777 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (Q287,023) | Q131,670 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Q9) | Q6 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (Q180) | Q121 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Q78) | Q44 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Q110) | Q124 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (Q144) | Q250 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Q50) | Q48 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Q44) | Q34 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (Q48) | Q47 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Q21) | Q16 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Q21) | Q17 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (Q63) | Q77 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (Q361) | Q176 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (Q116) | Q83 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Q231) | Q196 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (Q473) | Q460 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (Q147) | Q61 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (Q33) | Q34 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (Q43) | Q35 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Q7,639) | Q5,407 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Q0.87) | Q1.28 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Q397) | Q353 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (Q44) | Q27 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.19135
GTQ
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 590 prices entered by 71 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Guatemala
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