- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (¥897) | ¥1,054 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (¥744) | ¥698 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (¥375) | ¥436 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (¥202) | ¥205 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (¥271) | ¥285 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (¥191) | ¥777 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (¥570) | ¥910 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (¥194) | ¥697 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (¥133) | ¥414 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (¥181) | ¥265 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (¥1,381) | ¥1,538 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (¥177) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (¥66) | ¥198 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (¥120,378) | ¥231,808 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (¥68,229) | ¥125,591 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (¥9,062) | ¥21,159 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (¥75,569) | ¥113,754 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (¥35,423) | ¥74,885 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (¥6,066) | ¥12,611 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (¥3,535) | ¥4,134 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (¥65,954) | ¥55,558 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (¥13,755) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (¥803) | ¥693 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (¥490) | ¥1,932 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (¥13,085) | ¥6,829 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (¥6,812) | ¥4,215 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (¥15,617) | ¥8,321 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (¥14,393) | ¥13,972 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (¥4,440,450) | ¥2,590,890 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (¥172) | ¥145 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (¥7,403) | ¥11,257 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (¥1,064) | ¥1,278 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (¥1,886) | ¥1,016 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (¥3,615) | ¥3,622 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (¥925) | ¥630 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (¥707) | ¥707 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (¥767) | ¥455 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (¥308) | ¥137 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (¥484) | ¥217 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (¥788) | ¥2,939 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (¥5,384) | ¥4,035 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (¥2,020) | ¥3,358 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (¥3,963) | ¥12,964 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (¥6,333) | ¥8,046 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (¥2,346) | ¥880 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (¥448) | ¥491 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (¥626) | ¥560 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (¥131,065) | ¥49,094 | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (¥5,791) | ¥10,296 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (¥865) | ¥468 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,168 prices entered by 346 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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