Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (¥1,499) | ¥1,145 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (¥656) | ¥719 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (¥210) | ¥437 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (¥148) | ¥211 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (¥278) | ¥282 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (¥749) | ¥815 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (¥120) | ¥951 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (¥164) | ¥984 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (¥60) | ¥421 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (¥300) | ¥268 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (¥2,998) | ¥1,770 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (¥210) | ¥217 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (¥119,913) | ¥194,768 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (¥58,594) | ¥126,641 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (¥6,294) | ¥21,178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (¥79,937) | ¥142,258 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (¥30,587) | ¥80,836 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (¥4,435) | ¥13,643 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (¥3,597) | ¥3,988 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (¥134,902) | ¥59,521 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (¥13,019) | ¥17,809 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (¥774) | ¥665 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (¥448) | ¥2,700 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (¥11,991) | ¥7,941 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (¥5,996) | ¥4,162 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (¥10,492) | ¥7,471 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (¥14,054) | ¥15,388 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (¥4,636,655) | ¥2,576,380 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (¥141) | ¥161 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (¥2,818) | ¥16,725 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (¥1,222) | ¥1,370 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (¥1,722) | ¥1,955 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (¥1,499) | ¥3,523 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (¥776) | ¥2,205 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (¥687) | ¥648 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (¥360) | ¥409 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (¥328) | ¥143 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (¥325) | ¥184 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (¥981) | ¥3,583 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (¥2,998) | ¥4,280 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (¥1,799) | ¥3,593 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (¥3,619) | ¥20,657 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (¥8,993) | ¥6,242 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (¥749) | ¥1,034 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (¥300) | ¥533 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (¥450) | ¥526 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (¥119,679) | ¥58,872 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (¥14) | ¥41 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (¥6,226) | ¥11,178 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (¥719) | ¥554 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 635 prices entered by 79 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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