Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (¥161) | ¥981 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (¥602) | ¥700 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (¥306) | ¥414 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (¥133) | ¥205 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (¥208) | ¥251 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (¥158) | ¥659 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (¥377) | ¥964 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (¥146) | ¥743 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (¥114) | ¥391 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (¥179) | ¥296 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (¥1,259) | ¥1,420 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (¥173) | ¥178 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (¥36) | ¥217 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (¥93,354) | ¥299,320 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (¥54,964) | ¥164,446 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (¥5,620) | ¥21,056 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (¥71,375) | ¥150,152 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (¥27,311) | ¥78,123 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (¥3,960) | ¥11,902 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (¥2,422) | ¥4,118 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (¥53,774) | ¥70,060 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (¥11,624) | ¥12,705 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (¥691) | ¥794 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (¥400) | ¥2,406 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (¥8,421) | ¥7,319 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (¥5,353) | ¥4,417 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (¥9,406) | ¥8,375 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (¥12,549) | ¥13,139 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (¥4,015,116) | ¥2,627,120 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (¥125) | ¥135 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (¥2,516) | ¥10,272 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (¥1,091) | ¥1,148 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (¥1,537) | ¥1,229 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (¥2,008) | ¥5,176 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (¥693) | ¥803 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (¥613) | ¥611 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (¥671) | ¥528 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (¥293) | ¥152 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (¥290) | ¥258 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (¥876) | ¥3,156 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (¥5,054) | ¥3,672 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (¥1,621) | ¥3,638 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (¥3,231) | ¥16,372 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (¥6,623) | ¥6,066 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (¥2,055) | ¥1,131 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (¥457) | ¥435 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (¥595) | ¥548 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (¥106,861) | ¥55,862 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (¥12) | ¥53 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (¥5,559) | ¥9,625 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (¥616) | ¥530 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 864 prices entered by 137 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Japan
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