Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Guatemala
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (Q55) | Q80 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (Q44) | Q50 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (Q34) | Q27 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Q9) | Q15 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (Q14) | Q18 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (Q19) | Q21 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (Q68) | Q41 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (Q15) | Q25 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (Q9) | Q11 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (Q12) | Q11 | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (Q81) | Q95 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (Q14) | Q18 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Q5.96) | Q10 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 33% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (Q9,511) | Q7,121 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (Q5,504) | Q4,826 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (Q733) | Q517 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (Q4,715) | Q6,050 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (Q3,469) | Q3,741 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (Q386) | Q328 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (Q224) | Q264 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (Q2,791) | Q3,167 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (Q984) | Q998 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (Q45) | Q101 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (Q341) | Q36 | + 848% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (Q334) | Q485 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (Q407) | Q405 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (Q558) | Q787 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (Q374) | Q888 | - 58% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (Q107,454) | Q175,508 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (Q12) | Q11 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (Q265) | Q192 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (Q56) | Q36 | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (Q123) | Q191 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (Q214) | Q324 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (Q39) | Q45 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (Q34) | Q39 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (Q42) | Q50 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (Q17) | Q25 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (Q15) | Q14 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (Q184) | Q101 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Mauritius | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (Q189) | Q156 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (Q90) | Q90 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Q170) | Q271 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (Q293) | Q355 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (Q47) | Q62 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (Q24) | Q31 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (Q28) | Q25 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (Q4,715) | Q5,278 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (Q0.23) | Q2.11 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Q221) | Q470 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Q42) | Q31 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 653 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.17032
GTQ
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala
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