Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Italy
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.39) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€4.16) | €5.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (€1.46) | €1.45 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.77) | €3.86 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.31) | €3.17 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.85) | €2.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.12) | €1.74 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.41) | €1.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.68) | €2.64 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.73) | €1.59 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,163) | €1,549 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€673) | €1,035 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€90) | €196 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€576) | €1,132 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€424) | €816 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€47) | €144 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€27) | €26 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€341) | €304 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€120) | €116 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.54) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€42) | €10 | + 310% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€50) | €38 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€68) | €97 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€46) | €112 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€13,137) | €28,546 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.52) | €1.81 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€32) | €38 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€7) | €9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€15) | €12 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€26) | €106 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.80) | €7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€4.13) | €3.82 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€5.13) | €3.34 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.13) | €2.80 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.80) | €2.21 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€23) | €21 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€23) | €39 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€21) | €91 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.69) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.88) | €2.04 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.36) | €5.29 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€576) | €1,398 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.46 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€27) | €50 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€5.14) | €6 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,393 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in Italy
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