Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨901) | ₨330 | + 173% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (₨394) | ₨293 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (₨126) | ₨163 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨89) | ₨54 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨93 (₨167) | ₨82 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (₨450) | ₨41 | + 1006% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (₨72) | ₨216 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨98) | ₨152 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (₨36) | ₨29 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (₨180) | ₨149 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (₨1,802) | ₨766 | + 135% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (₨126) | ₨87 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (₨72,062) | ₨31,400 | + 129% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (₨35,212) | ₨20,122 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨3,782) | ₨4,477 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨48,038) | ₨22,933 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨18,381) | ₨14,192 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨2,665) | ₨3,664 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (₨2,162) | ₨511 | + 323% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (₨81,069) | ₨29,219 | + 177% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨7,823) | ₨12,383 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨465) | ₨416 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨269) | ₨320 | - 16% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (₨7,206) | ₨2,328 | + 210% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨3,603) | ₨2,564 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (₨6,305) | ₨3,571 | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨8,446) | ₨3,002 | + 181% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (₨2,786,384) | ₨980,422 | + 184% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨85) | ₨108 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (₨1,693) | ₨1,414 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨734) | ₨140 | + 425% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨1,035) | ₨303 | + 241% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (₨901) | ₨1,443 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨467) | ₨402 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨413) | ₨190 | + 118% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (₨216) | ₨248 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨197) | ₨152 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨195) | ₨72 | + 172% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (₨589) | ₨373 | + 58% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₨1,802) | ₨1,357 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (₨1,081) | ₨595 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨2,175) | ₨1,516 | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (₨5,405) | ₨2,086 | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (₨450) | ₨594 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (₨180) | ₨229 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (₨270) | ₨175 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨71,921) | ₨46,652 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 538% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨3,741) | ₨1,530 | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (₨432) | ₨244 | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,577 prices entered by 974 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 74% more expensive than in India
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