Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 14% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (629 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (2,360 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (1,197 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (519 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (816 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (620 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (1,476 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (572 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (447 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (700 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (4,933 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (677 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (143 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 42% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (365,765 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (215,351 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (22,019 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (279,652 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (107,004 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (15,514 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (9,491 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (210,687 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (45,544 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (2,708 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,566 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 43% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (32,994 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (20,975 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (36,853 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (49,167 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 87% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (13,693,232 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (488 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (9,858 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 137% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (4,276 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (6,024 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (7,867 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (2,716 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (2,403 KZT) | 940 KZT | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (2,628 KZT) | 942 KZT | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (1,147 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (1,136 KZT) | 625 KZT | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (3,431 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 71% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (19,800 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (6,352 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (12,660 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (25,949 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (8,051 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (1,791 KZT) | 897 KZT | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (2,330 KZT) | 774 KZT | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (418,685 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (48 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (21,781 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (2,412 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 117 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 58% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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