- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 55% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (2,972 KZT) | 2,184 KZT | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (2,478 KZT) | 1,528 KZT | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨88 (835 KZT) | 687 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨51 (481 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨94 (896 KZT) | 409 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (806 KZT) | 435 KZT | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨164 (1,559 KZT) | 1,421 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨60 (571 KZT) | 429 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (343 KZT) | 164 KZT | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨65 (617 KZT) | 223 KZT | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨398 (3,781 KZT) | 2,844 KZT | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (497 KZT) | 380 KZT | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (144 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 74% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,400 (431,082 KZT) | 211,944 KZT | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,622 (243,286 KZT) | 149,023 KZT | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,375 (22,551 KZT) | 20,533 KZT | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,694 (262,955 KZT) | 144,397 KZT | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨19,618 (186,278 KZT) | 97,530 KZT | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,875 (46,289 KZT) | 11,457 KZT | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,242 (11,796 KZT) | 3,805 KZT | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨15,227 (144,580 KZT) | 117,353 KZT | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,611 (43,781 KZT) | 32,762 KZT | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨231 (2,197 KZT) | 2,983 KZT | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨113 (1,068 KZT) | 4,200 KZT | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 34% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,281 (21,661 KZT) | 16,985 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,330 (22,119 KZT) | 14,338 KZT | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,201 (30,392 KZT) | 31,958 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,251 (30,871 KZT) | 32,803 KZT | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 153% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,218,890 (11,573,600 KZT) | 5,764,280 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (421 KZT) | 159 KZT | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,033 (19,307 KZT) | 5,211 KZT | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 1% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (1,083 KZT) | 2,245 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨104 (984 KZT) | 3,281 KZT | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨550 (5,225 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨194 (1,846 KZT) | 1,143 KZT | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨145 (1,378 KZT) | 930 KZT | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨206 (1,959 KZT) | 930 KZT | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨46 (436 KZT) | 469 KZT | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨53 (507 KZT) | 626 KZT | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨225 (2,133 KZT) | 4,084 KZT | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 0% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,181 (11,215 KZT) | 11,286 KZT | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨467 (4,438 KZT) | 3,362 KZT | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨927 (8,800 KZT) | 11,519 KZT | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,381 (13,116 KZT) | 18,984 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨187 (1,775 KZT) | 1,988 KZT | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (952 KZT) | 987 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (1,424 KZT) | 846 KZT | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨26,750 (253,997 KZT) | 228,330 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.70 (26 KZT) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,886 (17,907 KZT) | 21,979 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨229 (2,174 KZT) | 385 KZT | + 464% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
9.495
KZT
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 105 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 60% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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