Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (Rp 98,095) | Rp 49,381 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (Rp 72,692) | Rp 55,115 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Rp 40,314) | Rp 32,165 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Rp 17,491) | Rp 20,667 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Rp 27,488) | Rp 25,337 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (Rp 20,879) | Rp 17,064 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (Rp 49,682) | Rp 61,721 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Rp 19,274) | Rp 37,576 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Rp 15,058) | Rp 19,651 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Rp 23,575) | Rp 33,333 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (Rp 166,092) | Rp 375,202 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (Rp 22,811) | Rp 18,761 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Rp 4,811) | Rp 18,326 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (Rp 12,315,528) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (Rp 7,250,998) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Rp 741,382) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Rp 9,416,032) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Rp 3,602,882) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Rp 522,368) | Rp 979,539 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (Rp 319,580) | Rp 329,516 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (Rp 7,093,964) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Rp 1,533,487) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Rp 91,191) | Rp 66,640 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Rp 52,714) | Rp 68,439 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (Rp 1,110,936) | Rp 680,041 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Rp 706,247) | Rp 422,463 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (Rp 1,240,854) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Rp 1,655,477) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (Rp 461,058,949) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Rp 16,438) | Rp 8,964 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (Rp 600,310) | Rp 228,023 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Rp 143,966) | Rp 29,297 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Rp 202,817) | Rp 59,151 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (Rp 264,875) | Rp 256,292 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Rp 91,452) | Rp 80,956 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Rp 80,899) | Rp 22,650 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (Rp 88,477) | Rp 44,295 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Rp 38,621) | Rp 22,030 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Rp 38,239) | Rp 12,336 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (Rp 115,520) | Rp 81,128 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (Rp 666,683) | Rp 176,169 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (Rp 213,883) | Rp 104,243 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Rp 426,269) | Rp 650,328 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (Rp 873,701) | Rp 367,409 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (Rp 271,091) | Rp 133,391 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (Rp 60,299) | Rp 36,857 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (Rp 78,439) | Rp 48,222 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Rp 14,097,352) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Rp 1,608) | Rp 1,787 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Rp 733,377) | Rp 604,695 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (Rp 81,218) | Rp 28,427 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
353.123
IDR
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MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 928 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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