Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (HK$54) | HK$81 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (HK$40) | HK$39 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (HK$22) | HK$46 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (HK$15) | HK$28 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (HK$27) | HK$93 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (HK$13) | HK$18 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (HK$92) | HK$218 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (HK$13) | HK$14 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (HK$2.65) | HK$17 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 78% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (HK$6,793) | HK$42,980 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (HK$3,999) | HK$31,252 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (HK$409) | HK$1,589 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (HK$5,194) | HK$22,533 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (HK$1,987) | HK$14,549 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (HK$288) | HK$1,115 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (HK$176) | HK$131 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (HK$3,913) | HK$4,914 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (HK$846) | HK$1,240 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (HK$50) | HK$69 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (HK$29) | HK$93 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (HK$613) | HK$667 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (HK$390) | HK$317 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (HK$684) | HK$730 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (HK$913) | HK$1,068 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (HK$254,308) | HK$242,405 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (HK$331) | HK$570 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (HK$79) | HK$47 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (HK$112) | HK$250 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (HK$146) | HK$392 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (HK$50) | HK$58 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (HK$45) | HK$40 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (HK$49) | HK$53 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (HK$21) | HK$12 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (HK$21) | HK$22 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (HK$64) | HK$248 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (HK$368) | HK$351 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (HK$118) | HK$189 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (HK$235) | HK$659 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (HK$482) | HK$875 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (HK$150) | HK$114 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (HK$33) | HK$44 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (HK$43) | HK$71 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (HK$7,776) | HK$3,417 | + 128% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (HK$0.89) | HK$1.14 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (HK$405) | HK$823 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (HK$45) | HK$60 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 52% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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