Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (Rp 164,160) | Rp 42,304 | + 288% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (Rp 71,886) | Rp 54,298 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (Rp 22,982) | Rp 27,651 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Rp 16,262) | Rp 20,105 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (Rp 30,434) | Rp 24,210 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (Rp 82,080) | Rp 16,357 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (Rp 13,133) | Rp 62,456 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Rp 17,921) | Rp 38,556 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (Rp 6,566) | Rp 20,393 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (Rp 32,832) | Rp 33,984 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (Rp 328,319) | Rp 339,527 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (Rp 22,982) | Rp 17,631 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,406 | - | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (Rp 13,132,776) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (Rp 6,417,167) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Rp 689,307) | Rp 714,974 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Rp 8,754,637) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Rp 3,349,810) | Rp 3,667,230 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Rp 485,676) | Rp 492,821 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (Rp 393,983) | Rp 276,658 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (Rp 14,774,373) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 303% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Rp 1,425,773) | Rp 1,660,180 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Rp 84,786) | Rp 44,086 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Rp 49,012) | Rp 58,559 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (Rp 1,313,278) | Rp 648,513 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Rp 656,639) | Rp 424,641 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (Rp 1,149,118) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Rp 1,539,194) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (Rp 507,801,779) | Rp 458,595,000 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Rp 15,431) | Rp 8,834 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (Rp 308,620) | Rp 230,004 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Rp 133,853) | Rp 23,701 | + 465% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Rp 188,571) | Rp 89,583 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (Rp 164,160) | Rp 246,943 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Rp 85,028) | Rp 32,223 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Rp 75,216) | Rp 22,334 | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (Rp 39,398) | Rp 30,094 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Rp 35,908) | Rp 22,886 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Rp 35,553) | Rp 10,410 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (Rp 107,406) | Rp 61,834 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritius | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Rp 328,319) | Rp 129,003 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (Rp 196,992) | Rp 103,125 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Rp 396,327) | Rp 648,913 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (Rp 984,958) | Rp 349,513 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (Rp 82,080) | Rp 101,824 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (Rp 32,832) | Rp 32,336 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (Rp 49,248) | Rp 45,791 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Rp 13,107,135) | Rp 9,934,870 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Rp 1,495) | Rp 1,849 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Rp 681,864) | Rp 556,841 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (Rp 78,797) | Rp 30,062 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
328.319
IDR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 616 prices entered by 69 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia
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