Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Dinar 4.206) | Dinar 8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Dinar 5.466) | Dinar 5.375 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Dinar 2.686) | Dinar 2.748 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Dinar 0.547) | Dinar 1.154 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Dinar 1.542) | Dinar 1.606 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Dinar 1.355) | Dinar 0.567 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Dinar 2.499) | Dinar 3.323 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Dinar 1.481) | Dinar 1.366 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (Dinar 0.868) | Dinar 0.617 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Dinar 1.086) | Dinar 3.595 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Dinar 1.187) | Dinar 1.066 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Dinar 0.156) | Dinar 0.279 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Dinar 795) | Dinar 646 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Dinar 369) | Dinar 358 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 56 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Dinar 425) | Dinar 485 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 236 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 29 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Dinar 432) | Dinar 172 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Dinar 120) | Dinar 103 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Dinar 3.904) | Dinar 5.986 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Dinar 36) | Dinar 49 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 54 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 62 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 59 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Dinar 21,490) | Dinar 21,660 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dinar 1.162) | Dinar 1.046 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 13% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Dinar 1.952) | Dinar 2.699 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Dinar 2.342) | Dinar 5.838 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Dinar 2.440) | Dinar 2.893 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Dinar 4.685) | Dinar 3.658 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Dinar 1.952) | Dinar 1.811 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 1.171) | Dinar 2.135 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 41 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 49 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Dinar 4.685) | Dinar 6 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Dinar 1.952) | Dinar 3.742 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Dinar 2.733) | Dinar 5.588 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Dinar 390) | Dinar 273 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Dinar 0.016) | Dinar 0.100 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 52 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (Dinar 3.787) | Dinar 2.608 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01562
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 767 prices entered by 58 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Jordan
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