Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (€5.09) | €8 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.82) | €4.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.22) | €1.16 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.92) | €3.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.46) | €2.46 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€3.48) | €5.27 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.35) | €2.01 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€1.05) | €1.10 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.65) | €2.58 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€12) | €13 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (€1.51) | €2.45 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.34) | €1.42 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (€888) | €2,265 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€508) | €1,692 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€52) | €145 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€659) | €1,565 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€252) | €1,115 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€37) | €105 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€22) | €42 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€497) | €383 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€107) | €121 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.69) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 18% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€78) | €87 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€49) | €35 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€87) | €89 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€116) | €106 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (€32,280) | €25,934 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€1.15) | €1.43 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (€115) | €114 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€10) | €5.33 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€19) | €58 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€6) | €6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€5.66) | €3.60 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€6) | €4.48 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.70) | €2.16 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.68) | €2.41 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (€5.99) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€47) | €40 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€15) | €23 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€30) | €72 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€61) | €65 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€19) | €11 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€4.22) | €3.46 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€5.49) | €5.93 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€987) | €412 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.11) | €0.45 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€51) | €44 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 26% cheaper than in Ireland
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