- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨335 (¥1,071) | ¥1,057 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨213 (¥681) | ¥671 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨104 (¥332) | ¥497 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (¥233) | ¥205 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (¥290) | ¥301 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨100 (¥321) | ¥808 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨265 (¥847) | ¥924 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨54 (¥171) | ¥749 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨50 (¥161) | ¥429 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (¥177) | ¥282 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨414 (¥1,324) | ¥1,659 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (¥169) | ¥198 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (¥71) | ¥206 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,833 (¥146,470) | ¥224,805 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨24,150 (¥77,176) | ¥128,074 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,316 (¥13,793) | ¥19,331 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨24,633 (¥78,720) | ¥124,565 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,096 (¥38,655) | ¥88,209 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,694 (¥8,609) | ¥13,050 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,212 (¥3,873) | ¥4,177 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,787 (¥60,037) | ¥58,983 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (¥15,843) | ¥15,842 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (¥901) | ¥748 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨144 (¥459) | ¥1,978 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (¥10,504) | ¥8,366 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (¥7,209) | ¥4,198 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (¥14,395) | ¥8,351 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (¥12,990) | ¥14,989 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,238,760 (¥3,958,706) | ¥2,383,290 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (¥159) | ¥138 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,085 (¥6,662) | ¥10,566 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (¥364) | ¥1,278 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (¥1,838) | ¥1,019 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (¥3,803) | ¥4,575 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (¥895) | ¥491 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (¥679) | ¥645 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (¥695) | ¥499 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (¥194) | ¥132 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (¥326) | ¥261 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (¥889) | ¥3,117 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (¥3,889) | ¥4,427 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (¥1,675) | ¥3,435 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (¥3,728) | ¥10,226 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (¥5,702) | ¥7,878 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (¥746) | ¥957 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (¥399) | ¥463 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (¥415) | ¥598 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (¥94,748) | ¥53,237 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (¥13) | ¥47 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (¥5,878) | ¥10,366 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (¥759) | ¥466 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.196
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,543 prices entered by 420 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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