Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Rp 89,817) | Rp 59,962 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Rp 116,731) | Rp 55,395 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Rp 57,371) | Rp 27,371 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Rp 11,673) | Rp 20,165 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Rp 32,930) | Rp 26,969 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Rp 28,947) | Rp 17,108 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Rp 53,363) | Rp 50,021 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Rp 31,621) | Rp 42,079 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (Rp 18,543) | Rp 22,926 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Rp 23,185) | Rp 35,271 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Rp 157,425) | Rp 302,386 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Rp 25,349) | Rp 19,961 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Rp 3,335) | Rp 18,941 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Rp 16,972,841) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Rp 7,888,139) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Rp 947,068) | Rp 871,567 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Rp 9,072,095) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Rp 4,562,295) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Rp 667,036) | Rp 532,882 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (Rp 230,738) | Rp 345,070 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Rp 9,233,585) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 139% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Rp 2,561,176) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Rp 83,380) | Rp 70,816 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 78,155 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Rp 760,381) | Rp 560,382 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Rp 1,040,413) | Rp 442,949 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (Rp 1,574,246) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Rp 1,000,555) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Rp 458,954,382) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (Rp 24,879) | Rp 11,374 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Rp 500,277) | Rp 190,182 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Rp 41,690) | Rp 36,367 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Rp 133,407) | Rp 60,467 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Rp 266,815) | Rp 332,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Rp 50,028) | Rp 67,999 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Rp 52,112) | Rp 22,412 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Rp 100,055) | Rp 34,558 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Rp 41,690) | Rp 30,035 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Rp 25,014) | Rp 15,580 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Rp 200,111) | Rp 88,350 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Rp 333,518) | Rp 213,417 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (Rp 200,111) | Rp 110,240 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Rp 333,518) | Rp 300,249 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (Rp 466,925) | Rp 490,881 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Rp 100,055) | Rp 92,882 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Rp 41,690) | Rp 39,821 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Rp 58,366) | Rp 44,788 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Rp 8,337,955) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Rp 334) | Rp 1,816 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Rp 433,574) | Rp 585,606 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (Rp 79,984) | Rp 36,785 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
333.518
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 698 prices entered by 85 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia
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