- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Kazakhstan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 89% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (3,359 KZT) | 2,009 KZT | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (2,584 KZT) | 1,614 KZT | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (1,357 KZT) | 600 KZT | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (632 KZT) | 312 KZT | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (924 KZT) | 407 KZT | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (627 KZT) | 401 KZT | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (1,965 KZT) | 1,323 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (762 KZT) | 443 KZT | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (507 KZT) | 142 KZT | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (684 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (5,260 KZT) | 2,724 KZT | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (606 KZT) | 379 KZT | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (232 KZT) | 115 KZT | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 70% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (406,451 KZT) | 217,527 KZT | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (230,370 KZT) | 149,044 KZT | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (30,596 KZT) | 21,667 KZT | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (301,619 KZT) | 158,793 KZT | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (119,604 KZT) | 99,778 KZT | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (20,483 KZT) | 14,148 KZT | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (11,937 KZT) | 3,832 KZT | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (222,689 KZT) | 133,212 KZT | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (46,441 KZT) | 33,862 KZT | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (2,711 KZT) | 2,697 KZT | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,655 KZT) | 2,306 KZT | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (44,182 KZT) | 22,021 KZT | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (23,001 KZT) | 15,040 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (52,729 KZT) | 34,428 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (48,596 KZT) | 31,121 KZT | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 189% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (14,690,745 KZT) | 6,194,470 KZT | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (584 KZT) | 167 KZT | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (24,288 KZT) | 6,149 KZT | + 295% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (3,592 KZT) | 2,694 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (6,367 KZT) | 4,117 KZT | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (13,210 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (3,491 KZT) | 1,315 KZT | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (2,387 KZT) | 1,000 KZT | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (2,945 KZT) | 921 KZT | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (1,041 KZT) | 501 KZT | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (1,787 KZT) | 558 KZT | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (3,047 KZT) | 4,165 KZT | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (18,177 KZT) | 8,657 KZT | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (7,106 KZT) | 3,468 KZT | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (13,381 KZT) | 15,868 KZT | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (21,384 KZT) | 16,024 KZT | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (7,921 KZT) | 1,877 KZT | + 322% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (1,513 KZT) | 1,120 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (2,115 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 149% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (442,535 KZT) | 202,193 KZT | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (44 KZT) | 460 KZT | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (23,774 KZT) | 16,852 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (2,861 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 577% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
11.085
KZT
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,120 prices entered by 97 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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