- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (Rp 127,495) | Rp 67,328 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (Rp 98,089) | Rp 49,159 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (Rp 51,505) | Rp 31,617 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (Rp 23,984) | Rp 18,760 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (Rp 35,083) | Rp 23,101 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (Rp 23,810) | Rp 14,551 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (Rp 74,585) | Rp 67,443 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (Rp 28,920) | Rp 37,720 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (Rp 19,248) | Rp 18,389 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (Rp 25,968) | Rp 31,175 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (Rp 199,659) | Rp 363,342 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (Rp 22,999) | Rp 18,399 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (Rp 8,795) | Rp 15,886 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (Rp 15,428,001) | Rp 12,763,100 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (Rp 8,744,344) | Rp 9,145,580 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (Rp 1,161,370) | Rp 899,203 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (Rp 11,448,800) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (Rp 4,539,909) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (Rp 777,474) | Rp 630,805 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (Rp 453,095) | Rp 248,509 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (Rp 8,452,798) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (Rp 1,762,817) | Rp 1,689,490 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (Rp 102,919) | Rp 61,664 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Rp 62,812) | Rp 55,521 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (Rp 1,677,070) | Rp 612,994 | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (Rp 873,084) | Rp 416,812 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (Rp 2,001,470) | Rp 974,726 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (Rp 1,844,609) | Rp 821,580 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (Rp 557,629,152) | Rp 480,589,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (Rp 22,166) | Rp 8,691 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (Rp 921,909) | Rp 402,102 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 178% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (Rp 136,327) | Rp 25,888 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Rp 241,666) | Rp 86,121 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (Rp 501,407) | Rp 356,850 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (Rp 132,513) | Rp 45,322 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (Rp 90,608) | Rp 23,501 | + 286% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (Rp 111,777) | Rp 33,880 | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (Rp 39,514) | Rp 15,234 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (Rp 67,814) | Rp 13,078 | + 419% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (Rp 115,659) | Rp 92,813 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (Rp 689,976) | Rp 207,987 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (Rp 269,733) | Rp 98,866 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Rp 507,920) | Rp 460,903 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (Rp 811,690) | Rp 472,438 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (Rp 300,682) | Rp 125,911 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (Rp 57,413) | Rp 45,470 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (Rp 80,273) | Rp 57,305 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (Rp 16,797,669) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (Rp 1,656) | Rp 1,764 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (Rp 902,394) | Rp 536,205 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (Rp 108,601) | Rp 24,432 | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
420.763
IDR
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,112 prices entered by 351 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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