Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (¥1,665) | ¥1,035 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (¥825) | ¥840 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (¥1,275) | ¥618 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (¥298) | ¥237 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (¥271) | ¥335 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (¥353) | ¥439 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (¥1,594) | ¥1,195 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (¥284) | ¥822 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (¥171) | ¥509 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (¥435) | ¥303 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (¥1,520) | ¥1,267 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (¥223) | ¥276 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (¥112) | ¥293 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (¥120,439) | ¥365,082 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (¥86,055) | ¥201,500 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (¥13,722) | ¥19,132 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (¥79,680) | ¥145,654 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (¥63,744) | ¥102,459 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (¥7,230) | ¥8,349 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (¥3,187) | ¥4,448 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (¥52,237) | ¥74,559 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (¥18,418) | ¥25,414 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (¥1,076) | ¥1,338 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (¥6,374) | ¥2,815 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (¥6,257) | ¥9,315 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (¥7,615) | ¥5,103 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (¥10,447) | ¥9,892 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (¥6,995) | ¥12,189 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (¥2,010,839) | ¥3,060,780 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (¥232) | ¥169 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (¥4,952) | ¥8,198 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (¥1,040) | ¥2,133 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (¥2,302) | ¥2,551 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (¥5,418) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (¥735) | ¥1,337 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (¥632) | ¥930 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (¥861) | ¥622 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (¥263) | ¥224 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (¥319) | ¥188 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (¥4,781) | ¥4,604 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (¥3,187) | ¥4,908 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (¥1,687) | ¥3,881 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (¥3,187) | ¥7,212 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (¥4,781) | ¥8,269 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (¥1,434) | ¥1,244 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (¥956) | ¥547 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (¥1,207) | ¥674 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (¥88,236) | ¥51,659 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (¥4) | ¥52 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (¥9,562) | ¥9,530 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (¥159) | ¥613 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 418 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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