Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (₨989) | ₨425 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (₨490) | ₨363 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (₨757) | ₨180 | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (₨177) | ₨61 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (₨161) | ₨102 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (₨210) | ₨44 | + 375% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (₨947) | ₨250 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (₨168) | ₨194 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (₨102) | ₨41 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (₨258) | ₨162 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (₨903) | ₨941 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (₨133) | ₨92 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (₨66) | ₨40 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (₨71,560) | ₨46,262 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (₨51,131) | ₨29,291 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (₨8,153) | ₨5,648 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (₨47,343) | ₨29,589 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (₨37,875) | ₨17,760 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (₨4,296) | ₨4,874 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (₨1,894) | ₨727 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (₨31,037) | ₨25,901 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (₨10,943) | ₨12,652 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (₨639) | ₨511 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (₨3,787) | ₨523 | + 624% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (₨3,718) | ₨2,399 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (₨4,525) | ₨2,579 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (₨6,207) | ₨4,001 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (₨4,156) | ₨2,864 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (₨1,194,769) | ₨1,701,050 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (₨138) | ₨104 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (₨2,942) | ₨1,619 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (₨618) | ₨97 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (₨1,368) | ₨217 | + 531% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (₨3,219) | ₨1,173 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (₨437) | ₨329 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (₨375) | ₨220 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (₨511) | ₨307 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (₨156) | ₨195 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (₨189) | ₨97 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (₨2,841) | ₨315 | + 802% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₨1,894) | ₨1,419 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (₨1,002) | ₨590 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (₨1,894) | ₨1,843 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (₨2,841) | ₨2,143 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (₨852) | ₨766 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (₨568) | ₨240 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (₨717) | ₨208 | + 244% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (₨52,427) | ₨42,526 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (₨2.57) | ₨7 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (₨5,681) | ₨1,579 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (₨95) | ₨271 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,805 prices entered by 497 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in India
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