- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (₨639) | ₨419 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨210 (₨442) | ₨266 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (₨222) | ₨143 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (₨143) | ₨51 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (₨180) | ₨72 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (₨137) | ₨41 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (₨399) | ₨198 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (₨125) | ₨137 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (₨95) | ₨24 | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨54 (₨114) | ₨119 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨457 (₨962) | ₨815 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (₨110) | ₨81 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (₨47) | ₨32 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,125 (₨80,344) | ₨31,473 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,117 (₨44,502) | ₨21,605 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,311 (₨6,978) | ₨4,280 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (₨48,508) | ₨25,575 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,508 (₨24,251) | ₨15,617 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,065 (₨4,351) | ₨3,661 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,143 (₨2,408) | ₨855 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (₨37,933) | ₨33,742 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (₨10,447) | ₨10,268 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (₨594) | ₨375 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨160 (₨336) | ₨521 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (₨6,927) | ₨2,402 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (₨4,754) | ₨2,728 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (₨9,493) | ₨3,712 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (₨8,566) | ₨2,928 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,235,880 (₨2,604,468) | ₨869,150 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (₨109) | ₨77 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (₨4,328) | ₨1,311 | + 230% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (₨240) | ₨131 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (₨1,212) | ₨281 | + 331% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (₨2,508) | ₨1,279 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (₨590) | ₨239 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (₨448) | ₨179 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (₨459) | ₨223 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (₨128) | ₨136 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (₨215) | ₨68 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (₨586) | ₨283 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 0% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (₨2,564) | ₨1,222 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (₨1,104) | ₨472 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (₨2,459) | ₨1,807 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (₨3,760) | ₨1,835 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (₨492) | ₨630 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (₨263) | ₨188 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (₨274) | ₨204 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (₨62,481) | ₨38,887 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₨8) | ₨54 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (₨3,876) | ₨1,895 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (₨501) | ₨249 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,971 prices entered by 4,780 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 72% more expensive than in India
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