Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (€5.80) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (€4.30) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.38) | €4.59 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.03) | €1.04 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.62) | €3.46 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.23) | €2.38 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€2.94) | €4.59 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.14) | €2.21 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.89) | €1.21 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.39) | €2.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (€1.35) | €2.28 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.28) | €1.36 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (€728) | €2,286 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€429) | €1,745 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€44) | €160 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€557) | €1,531 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€213) | €1,293 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€31) | €89 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€19) | €33 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€419) | €354 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€91) | €108 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€5.39) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.12) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€66) | €63 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€42) | €32 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€73) | €85 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€98) | €87 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (€27,255) | €26,934 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€0.97) | €1.29 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (€35) | €132 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€9) | €6 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €14 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€16) | €56 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.41) | €4.83 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.78) | €3.04 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€5.23) | €4.50 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.28) | €2.12 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.26) | €2.35 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €18 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 22% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€39) | €40 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €109 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€52) | €66 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€16) | €11 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€3.56) | €3.68 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€4.64) | €6 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€833) | €411 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.10) | €0.39 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€43) | €46 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (€4.80) | €14 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Ireland
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