- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (₨630) | ₨393 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (₨485) | ₨261 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (₨255) | ₨143 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (₨119) | ₨51 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (₨173) | ₨71 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (₨118) | ₨38 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (₨369) | ₨200 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (₨143) | ₨139 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (₨95) | ₨25 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (₨128) | ₨122 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (₨987) | ₨837 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (₨114) | ₨82 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (₨43) | ₨33 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (₨76,245) | ₨30,715 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (₨43,214) | ₨20,556 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (₨5,739) | ₨4,517 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (₨56,580) | ₨24,226 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (₨22,436) | ₨14,758 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (₨3,842) | ₨3,565 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (₨2,239) | ₨801 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (₨41,774) | ₨33,954 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (₨8,712) | ₨10,470 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (₨509) | ₨396 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨310) | ₨571 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (₨8,288) | ₨2,436 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (₨4,315) | ₨2,719 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (₨9,891) | ₨3,775 | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (₨9,116) | ₨2,938 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (₨2,755,799) | ₨881,985 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (₨110) | ₨78 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (₨4,556) | ₨1,370 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 149% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (₨674) | ₨127 | + 429% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨1,194) | ₨273 | + 338% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (₨2,478) | ₨1,317 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (₨655) | ₨252 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₨448) | ₨177 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (₨552) | ₨227 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (₨195) | ₨132 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (₨335) | ₨71 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (₨572) | ₨273 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (₨3,410) | ₨1,199 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (₨1,333) | ₨474 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨2,510) | ₨1,899 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (₨4,011) | ₨1,969 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (₨1,486) | ₨596 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (₨284) | ₨226 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (₨397) | ₨206 | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (₨83,014) | ₨38,004 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₨8) | ₨65 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (₨4,460) | ₨1,867 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (₨537) | ₨256 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,512 prices entered by 4,413 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in India
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