- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (¥1,002) | ¥1,049 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (¥836) | ¥665 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨88 (¥281) | ¥487 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (¥162) | ¥208 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (¥302) | ¥319 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (¥272) | ¥813 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨164 (¥526) | ¥1,046 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (¥193) | ¥765 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (¥116) | ¥418 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (¥208) | ¥287 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨398 (¥1,275) | ¥1,723 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (¥168) | ¥197 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (¥49) | ¥204 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,400 (¥145,396) | ¥234,639 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,622 (¥82,056) | ¥139,507 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,375 (¥7,606) | ¥18,617 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,694 (¥88,690) | ¥133,853 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨19,618 (¥62,828) | ¥96,067 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,875 (¥15,612) | ¥13,573 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,242 (¥3,979) | ¥4,072 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨15,227 (¥48,764) | ¥58,657 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,611 (¥14,767) | ¥16,832 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨231 (¥741) | ¥860 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨113 (¥360) | ¥2,849 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,281 (¥7,306) | ¥7,691 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,330 (¥7,460) | ¥4,091 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,201 (¥10,251) | ¥8,390 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,251 (¥10,412) | ¥14,129 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,218,890 (¥3,903,571) | ¥2,455,860 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (¥142) | ¥136 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,033 (¥6,512) | ¥9,812 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (¥365) | ¥1,245 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨104 (¥332) | ¥998 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨550 (¥1,762) | ¥3,927 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨194 (¥623) | ¥462 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨145 (¥465) | ¥680 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨206 (¥661) | ¥499 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨46 (¥147) | ¥124 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (¥171) | ¥253 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 (¥719) | ¥3,475 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,181 (¥3,783) | ¥4,505 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (¥1,497) | ¥3,426 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨927 (¥2,968) | ¥10,390 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,381 (¥4,424) | ¥7,555 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨187 (¥599) | ¥916 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (¥321) | ¥486 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (¥480) | ¥584 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨26,750 (¥85,669) | ¥53,237 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.70 (¥9) | ¥49 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,886 (¥6,040) | ¥12,007 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨229 (¥733) | ¥553 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.203
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,679 prices entered by 437 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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