- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Ireland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (€5.97) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (€3.14) | €4.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (€1.46) | €1.22 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (€2.14) | €3.70 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (€1.45) | €2.40 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (€4.54) | €5.01 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (€1.76) | €2.09 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (€1.17) | €1.14 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (€1.58) | €2.37 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (€1.40) | €2.36 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (€0.54) | €1.46 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (€939) | €2,129 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (€532) | €1,710 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (€71) | €160 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (€697) | €1,492 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (€276) | €1,087 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (€47) | €110 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (€515) | €397 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (€107) | €110 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.82) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (€102) | €81 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (€53) | €36 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (€122) | €88 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (€112) | €105 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (€33,952) | €24,566 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (€1.35) | €1.41 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (€56) | €107 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 11% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (€8) | €5.62 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€15) | €18 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (€31) | €56 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (€8) | €4.82 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (€5.52) | €3.02 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (€7) | €4.75 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (€2.41) | €1.87 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (€4.13) | €2.30 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (€42) | €38 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (€16) | €22 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€31) | €98 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (€49) | €66 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (€18) | €11 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (€3.50) | €3.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (€4.89) | €5.93 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (€1,023) | €474 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (€0.10) | €0.43 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (€55) | €43 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (€7) | €12 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,839 prices entered by 620 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in Ireland
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