Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨233 (Q41) | Q85 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (Q38) | Q48 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Q30) | Q29 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Q6) | Q13 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Q17) | Q19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨70 (Q12) | Q12 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Q28) | Q43 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (Q21) | Q17 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (Q6) | Q10 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (Q10) | Q11 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (Q87) | Q96 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (Q14) | Q17 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Q1.74) | Q7 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,791 (Q5,011) | Q7,202 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,834 (Q2,408) | Q3,994 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (Q348) | Q469 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,000 (Q5,221) | Q5,319 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,000 (Q2,088) | Q2,839 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Q348) | Q402 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨300 (Q52) | Q204 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,000 (Q6,961) | Q3,194 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 (Q1,044) | Q728 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Q44) | Q113 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (Q348) | Q392 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Q348) | Q335 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 (Q870) | Q737 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Q522) | Q519 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (Q278,456) | Q154,051 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Q13) | Q10 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (Q164) | Q326 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Q71) | Q54 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Q100) | Q200 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (Q87) | Q284 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Q45) | Q41 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Q40) | Q36 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (Q21) | Q40 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Q19) | Q19 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Q19) | Q17 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (Q57) | Q89 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Q174) | Q157 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (Q104) | Q85 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Q210) | Q278 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (Q522) | Q337 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (Q44) | Q58 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (Q17) | Q30 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (Q26) | Q17 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Q6,948) | Q4,498 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Q0.79) | Q1.22 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Q361) | Q381 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨235 (Q41) | Q32 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 841 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala
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