- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (₨620) | ₨381 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (₨517) | ₨267 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨88 (₨174) | ₨143 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (₨100) | ₨51 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (₨187) | ₨70 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (₨168) | ₨50 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨164 (₨325) | ₨200 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (₨119) | ₨134 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (₨72) | ₨24 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (₨129) | ₨117 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨398 (₨789) | ₨824 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (₨104) | ₨80 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (₨30) | ₨34 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,400 (₨89,982) | ₨31,436 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,622 (₨50,782) | ₨20,855 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,375 (₨4,707) | ₨4,152 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,694 (₨54,888) | ₨25,732 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨19,618 (₨38,883) | ₨14,720 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,875 (₨9,662) | ₨3,702 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,242 (₨2,462) | ₨895 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨15,227 (₨30,179) | ₨34,482 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,611 (₨9,139) | ₨10,722 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨231 (₨459) | ₨378 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨113 (₨223) | ₨572 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,281 (₨4,521) | ₨2,441 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,330 (₨4,617) | ₨2,722 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,201 (₨6,344) | ₨3,714 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,251 (₨6,444) | ₨2,947 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,218,890 (₨2,415,815) | ₨865,675 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (₨88) | ₨74 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,033 (₨4,030) | ₨1,329 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (₨226) | ₨126 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨104 (₨205) | ₨281 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨550 (₨1,091) | ₨1,221 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨194 (₨385) | ₨226 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨145 (₨288) | ₨179 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨206 (₨409) | ₨219 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨46 (₨91) | ₨141 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (₨106) | ₨70 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 (₨445) | ₨287 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,181 (₨2,341) | ₨1,196 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (₨926) | ₨467 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨927 (₨1,837) | ₨1,840 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,381 (₨2,738) | ₨1,960 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨187 (₨371) | ₨670 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (₨199) | ₨190 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (₨297) | ₨214 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨26,750 (₨53,018) | ₨39,345 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.70 (₨5.34) | ₨67 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,886 (₨3,738) | ₨1,877 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨229 (₨454) | ₨234 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,479 prices entered by 4,804 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 61% more expensive than in India
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