Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (Rp 114,428) | Rp 55,068 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (Rp 90,107) | Rp 58,183 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (Rp 69,653) | Rp 31,308 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (Rp 24,417) | Rp 23,300 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (Rp 29,604) | Rp 30,367 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (Rp 38,566) | Rp 14,479 | + 166% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (Rp 139,306) | Rp 67,619 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (Rp 30,986) | Rp 46,085 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (Rp 18,705) | Rp 20,806 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (Rp 23,638) | Rp 34,093 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (Rp 166,069) | Rp 344,694 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (Rp 28,116) | Rp 18,823 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Rp 12,196) | Rp 14,432 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (Rp 19,447,324) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (Rp 11,254,431) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (Rp 1,499,397) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (Rp 9,641,541) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (Rp 7,093,765) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (Rp 790,021) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (Rp 457,841) | Rp 378,883 | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (Rp 5,707,874) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (Rp 2,012,533) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (Rp 92,676) | Rp 91,402 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (Rp 696,532) | Rp 80,207 | + 768% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (Rp 683,688) | Rp 759,724 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (Rp 832,133) | Rp 458,661 | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (Rp 1,141,582) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (Rp 764,333) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (Rp 219,723,584) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (Rp 25,348) | Rp 12,334 | + 106% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (Rp 541,098) | Rp 199,904 | + 171% | |
Personal Care | + 138% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 138% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (Rp 113,650) | Rp 22,456 | + 406% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (Rp 251,493) | Rp 96,147 | + 162% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (Rp 436,726) | Rp 275,446 | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (Rp 80,287) | Rp 66,604 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (Rp 69,030) | Rp 26,592 | + 160% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (Rp 85,782) | Rp 33,023 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (Rp 35,587) | Rp 27,953 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (Rp 30,145) | Rp 12,305 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (Rp 377,238) | Rp 84,361 | + 347% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (Rp 385,663) | Rp 261,890 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (Rp 184,339) | Rp 104,570 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Rp 348,266) | Rp 496,791 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (Rp 599,760) | Rp 379,769 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (Rp 95,131) | Rp 149,637 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (Rp 48,208) | Rp 38,584 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (Rp 56,272) | Rp 50,891 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (Rp 9,641,541) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (Rp 473) | Rp 2,388 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Rp 452,746) | Rp 433,566 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Rp 85,990) | Rp 42,633 | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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