Cost of living in Mayotte compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 329% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 329% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨2,204) | ₨389 | + 466% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €15 (₨1,322) | ₨355 | + 272% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (₨617) | ₨172 | + 259% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €3.00 (₨264) | ₨58 | + 358% | |
12 eggs, large | €6.00 (₨529) | ₨85 | + 519% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €7 (₨617) | ₨47 | + 1220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 (₨1,058) | ₨262 | + 304% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €10 (₨882) | ₨165 | + 436% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €8 (₨705) | ₨32 | + 2127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.00 (₨264) | ₨169 | + 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,058) | ₨796 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (₨176) | ₨98 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨176) | ₨40 | + 344% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (₨114,599) | ₨35,685 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (₨74,930) | ₨22,997 | + 226% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (₨26,446) | ₨4,784 | + 453% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (₨66,115) | ₨27,549 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €650 (₨57,299) | ₨16,227 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,217 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨630 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €500 (₨44,076) | ₨31,090 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,916 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨571 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨578 | - | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Mayotte is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨8,815) | ₨2,383 | + 270% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (₨4,408) | ₨2,947 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €170 (₨14,986) | ₨4,074 | + 268% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,115 | - | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €6,000 (₨528,917) | ₨1,501,930 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (₨6,171) | ₨1,156 | + 434% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨155 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨1,763) | ₨932 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (₨441) | ₨204 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨178 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨94 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨1,763) | ₨317 | + 456% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mayotte | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (₨2,997) | ₨1,414 | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨584 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨5,289) | ₨2,007 | + 164% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨617) | ₨817 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨226 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (₨705) | ₨179 | + 294% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €600 (₨52,892) | ₨53,125 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨3,526) | ₨1,424 | + 148% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨705) | ₨266 | + 165% | |
TOTAL | + 133% |

These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 133% more expensive than in India
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