Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (₨110) | ₨377 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (₨413) | ₨294 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨210) | ₨142 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨91) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (₨143) | ₨73 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (₨109) | ₨36 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (₨258) | ₨227 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨100) | ₨139 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (₨78) | ₨31 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (₨123) | ₨132 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (₨864) | ₨772 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (₨119) | ₨86 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (₨25) | ₨36 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (₨64,049) | ₨33,314 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (₨37,710) | ₨19,892 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨3,856) | ₨4,541 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨48,970) | ₨19,031 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨18,737) | ₨12,492 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨2,717) | ₨3,334 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (₨1,662) | ₨676 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (₨36,893) | ₨29,555 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨7,975) | ₨10,444 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨474) | ₨411 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨274) | ₨211 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (₨5,778) | ₨2,314 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨3,673) | ₨2,579 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (₨6,453) | ₨3,601 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨8,610) | ₨2,719 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (₨2,397,822) | ₨918,724 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨85) | ₨80 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (₨1,726) | ₨1,156 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨749) | ₨100 | + 646% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨1,055) | ₨212 | + 397% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (₨1,378) | ₨624 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨476) | ₨316 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨421) | ₨161 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (₨460) | ₨254 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨201) | ₨140 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨199) | ₨68 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (₨601) | ₨239 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (₨3,467) | ₨1,195 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (₨1,112) | ₨471 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨2,217) | ₨1,633 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (₨4,544) | ₨1,629 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (₨1,410) | ₨568 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₨314) | ₨193 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (₨408) | ₨189 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨73,316) | ₨36,202 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨8) | ₨5.27 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨3,814) | ₨1,589 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (₨422) | ₨271 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,144 prices entered by 2,114 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 70% more expensive than in India
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