Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (₨489) | ₨373 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (₨635) | ₨321 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (₨312) | ₨169 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (₨64) | ₨58 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (₨179) | ₨92 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (₨158) | ₨39 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (₨290) | ₨239 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (₨172) | ₨154 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (₨101) | ₨31 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (₨126) | ₨169 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (₨857) | ₨769 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (₨138) | ₨89 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (₨18) | ₨38 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (₨92,385) | ₨40,472 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (₨42,936) | ₨24,259 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (₨5,155) | ₨5,263 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (₨49,380) | ₨24,750 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (₨24,833) | ₨14,691 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (₨3,631) | ₨6,007 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (₨1,604) | ₨665 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (₨50,259) | ₨29,903 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (₨13,941) | ₨11,999 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (₨454) | ₨535 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (₨4,139) | ₨2,524 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (₨5,663) | ₨2,741 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (₨7,335) | ₨4,298 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (₨5,446) | ₨3,255 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (₨2,498,126) | ₨1,326,030 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (₨135) | ₨105 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (₨2,723) | ₨1,104 | + 147% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (₨227) | ₨138 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (₨726) | ₨276 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (₨1,452) | ₨905 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (₨272) | ₨396 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (₨284) | ₨223 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (₨545) | ₨281 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (₨227) | ₨167 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (₨136) | ₨98 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (₨1,089) | ₨306 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritius | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₨1,815) | ₨1,460 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (₨988) | ₨600 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (₨1,815) | ₨1,500 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (₨2,542) | ₨1,872 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (₨545) | ₨756 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (₨227) | ₨217 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (₨318) | ₨182 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (₨45,384) | ₨51,130 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (₨1.82) | ₨1.39 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (₨2,360) | ₨1,638 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (₨440) | ₨270 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 60% more expensive than in India
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