- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (₨573) | ₨417 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (₨475) | ₨266 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨240) | ₨142 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (₨129) | ₨52 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (₨173) | ₨72 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (₨122) | ₨40 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (₨364) | ₨202 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (₨124) | ₨139 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (₨85) | ₨25 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (₨116) | ₨121 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (₨883) | ₨831 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (₨113) | ₨82 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (₨42) | ₨33 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (₨76,909) | ₨30,975 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (₨43,591) | ₨21,355 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (₨5,789) | ₨4,377 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (₨48,281) | ₨25,363 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (₨22,632) | ₨15,727 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (₨3,876) | ₨3,865 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (₨2,259) | ₨844 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (₨42,137) | ₨33,524 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (₨8,788) | ₨10,586 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (₨513) | ₨383 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨313) | ₨535 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (₨8,360) | ₨2,406 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (₨4,352) | ₨2,712 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (₨9,977) | ₨3,724 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (₨9,195) | ₨2,923 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (₨2,836,970) | ₨874,857 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (₨110) | ₨78 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (₨4,730) | ₨1,313 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (₨680) | ₨136 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨1,205) | ₨284 | + 324% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (₨2,310) | ₨1,544 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (₨591) | ₨253 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₨452) | ₨177 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (₨490) | ₨228 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (₨197) | ₨133 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (₨309) | ₨70 | + 340% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (₨504) | ₨278 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (₨3,440) | ₨1,197 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (₨1,291) | ₨471 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨2,532) | ₨1,987 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (₨4,046) | ₨1,790 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (₨1,499) | ₨643 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (₨286) | ₨195 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (₨400) | ₨206 | + 94% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (₨83,737) | ₨38,465 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₨8) | ₨58 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (₨3,700) | ₨1,870 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (₨553) | ₨248 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 78% more expensive than in India
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