Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (Rp 102,955) | Rp 61,616 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (Rp 76,294) | Rp 50,879 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Rp 42,311) | Rp 28,690 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Rp 18,358) | Rp 19,092 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Rp 28,850) | Rp 26,655 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (Rp 21,914) | Rp 15,384 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (Rp 52,144) | Rp 69,458 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Rp 20,229) | Rp 39,153 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Rp 15,804) | Rp 19,538 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Rp 24,744) | Rp 30,210 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (Rp 174,321) | Rp 433,415 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (Rp 22,647) | Rp 16,020 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Rp 5,049) | Rp 14,528 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (Rp 13,313,423) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (Rp 7,610,281) | Rp 7,047,390 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Rp 778,117) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Rp 9,882,591) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Rp 3,781,402) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Rp 548,251) | Rp 660,848 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (Rp 335,415) | Rp 268,756 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (Rp 7,445,466) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Rp 1,609,471) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Rp 95,709) | Rp 52,413 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Rp 55,326) | Rp 51,166 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (Rp 1,165,983) | Rp 639,688 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Rp 741,241) | Rp 543,010 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (Rp 1,302,338) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Rp 1,737,505) | Rp 883,123 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (Rp 483,904,140) | Rp 469,854,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Rp 17,252) | Rp 9,231 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (Rp 1,722,443) | Rp 360,956 | + 377% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Rp 151,099) | Rp 30,366 | + 398% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Rp 212,866) | Rp 138,988 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (Rp 278,000) | Rp 257,547 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Rp 95,984) | Rp 41,237 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Rp 84,907) | Rp 24,297 | + 249% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (Rp 92,861) | Rp 30,182 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Rp 40,534) | Rp 19,131 | + 112% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Rp 40,133) | Rp 14,080 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (Rp 89,761) | Rp 66,998 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (Rp 699,716) | Rp 184,609 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (Rp 224,481) | Rp 104,111 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Rp 447,391) | Rp 359,301 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (Rp 916,993) | Rp 433,102 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (Rp 284,523) | Rp 128,455 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (Rp 63,286) | Rp 46,128 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (Rp 82,326) | Rp 51,877 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Rp 14,795,868) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Rp 1,688) | Rp 1,407 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Rp 769,715) | Rp 501,792 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (Rp 93,962) | Rp 23,371 | + 302% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
370.620
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,471 prices entered by 195 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia
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