Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (₨534) | ₨388 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (₨396) | ₨281 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨219) | ₨141 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨95) | ₨52 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (₨150) | ₨72 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (₨114) | ₨37 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (₨270) | ₨214 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨105) | ₨140 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (₨82) | ₨28 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (₨128) | ₨127 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (₨904) | ₨825 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (₨117) | ₨84 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (₨26) | ₨35 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (₨69,063) | ₨31,177 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (₨39,478) | ₨20,116 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨4,036) | ₨4,308 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨51,266) | ₨23,440 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨19,616) | ₨13,618 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨2,844) | ₨3,250 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (₨1,740) | ₨743 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (₨38,623) | ₨30,078 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨8,349) | ₨10,522 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨496) | ₨379 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨287) | ₨325 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (₨6,049) | ₨2,357 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨3,845) | ₨2,543 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (₨6,756) | ₨3,755 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨9,013) | ₨2,819 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 269% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 269% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (₨2,510,245) | ₨930,451 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨89) | ₨76 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (₨8,935) | ₨1,216 | + 635% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨784) | ₨106 | + 640% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨1,104) | ₨211 | + 424% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (₨1,442) | ₨975 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨498) | ₨248 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨440) | ₨173 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (₨482) | ₨242 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨210) | ₨152 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨208) | ₨69 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (₨466) | ₨243 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (₨3,630) | ₨1,179 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (₨1,164) | ₨467 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨2,321) | ₨1,718 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (₨4,757) | ₨1,945 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (₨1,476) | ₨686 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₨328) | ₨220 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (₨427) | ₨228 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨76,753) | ₨34,436 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨9) | ₨3.67 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨3,993) | ₨1,918 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (₨487) | ₨243 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,577 prices entered by 2,295 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 127% more expensive than in India
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