- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨335 (€8) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨213 (€5.33) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (€2.60) | €4.52 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (€1.82) | €1.25 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (€2.27) | €3.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨100 (€2.51) | €2.43 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨265 (€7) | €5.25 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨54 (€1.34) | €2.13 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨50 (€1.26) | €1.08 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (€1.39) | €2.39 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨414 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (€1.33) | €2.31 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (€0.55) | €1.49 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,833 (€1,148) | €2,136 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨24,150 (€605) | €1,689 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,316 (€108) | €153 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,633 (€617) | €1,450 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,096 (€303) | €1,064 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,694 (€67) | €110 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,212 (€30) | €43 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,787 (€471) | €430 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (€124) | €106 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨144 (€3.60) | €13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (€82) | €82 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (€57) | €34 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (€113) | €88 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (€102) | €98 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,238,760 (€31,027) | €24,840 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (€1.24) | €1.38 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,085 (€52) | €114 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (€2.86) | €5.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (€30) | €55 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (€7) | €4.82 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (€5.32) | €3.26 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (€5.45) | €4.93 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (€1.52) | €2.05 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (€2.55) | €2.60 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (€30) | €38 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (€13) | €21 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (€29) | €88 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (€45) | €65 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (€5.84) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (€3.13) | €3.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (€3.26) | €5.86 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (€743) | €518 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.48 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (€46) | €45 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (€5.95) | €12 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Ireland
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