Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (¥745) | ¥1,001 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (¥552) | ¥722 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (¥306) | ¥446 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (¥133) | ¥214 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (¥209) | ¥289 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (¥159) | ¥501 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (¥377) | ¥1,246 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (¥146) | ¥640 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (¥114) | ¥381 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (¥179) | ¥260 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (¥1,261) | ¥1,652 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (¥164) | ¥221 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (¥37) | ¥277 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (¥93,501) | ¥182,340 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (¥55,050) | ¥121,270 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (¥5,629) | ¥15,948 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (¥71,488) | ¥127,445 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (¥27,354) | ¥86,552 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (¥3,966) | ¥11,000 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (¥2,426) | ¥3,835 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (¥53,858) | ¥39,892 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (¥11,642) | ¥10,465 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (¥692) | ¥749 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (¥400) | ¥2,162 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (¥8,434) | ¥6,528 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (¥5,362) | ¥4,644 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (¥9,421) | ¥7,685 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (¥12,569) | ¥13,013 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (¥3,500,417) | ¥2,936,380 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (¥125) | ¥142 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (¥4,558) | ¥9,348 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (¥1,093) | ¥1,406 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (¥1,540) | ¥929 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (¥2,011) | ¥8,740 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (¥694) | ¥554 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (¥614) | ¥669 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (¥672) | ¥525 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (¥293) | ¥206 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (¥290) | ¥238 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (¥877) | ¥2,654 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (¥5,062) | ¥3,275 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (¥1,624) | ¥3,323 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (¥3,236) | ¥16,766 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (¥6,633) | ¥5,924 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (¥2,058) | ¥806 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (¥458) | ¥520 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (¥596) | ¥510 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (¥107,029) | ¥47,822 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (¥12) | ¥26 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (¥5,568) | ¥8,220 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (¥617) | ¥491 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,145 prices entered by 182 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in Japan
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