Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Lebanon
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 8% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (630,712 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (503,676 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (389,345 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (97,336 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (165,479 L£) | 175,051 L£ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (215,577 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 212% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (778,690 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (173,205 L£) | 181,204 L£ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (104,555 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (132,130 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (928,284 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (157,162 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (68,172 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 141% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (108,705,944 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (62,909,610 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (8,381,277 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 776% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (53,893,934 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (39,652,467 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (4,416,031 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (2,559,224 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (31,905,667 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 112% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (11,249,583 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 181% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (518,035 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (3,893,451 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (3,821,656 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (4,651,429 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (6,381,172 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (4,272,440 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 31% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (1,228,202,892 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 446% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (141,687 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (3,024,608 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 80% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (635,275 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (1,405,785 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 143% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (2,441,194 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (448,783 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (385,862 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (479,502 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 136% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (198,922 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (168,501 L£) | 191,560 L£ | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (2,108,674 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 322% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Mauritius | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (2,155,765 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (1,030,414 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (1,946,726 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 387% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (3,352,515 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (531,760 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (269,470 L£) | 300,057 L£ | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (314,548 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (53,893,934 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 1776% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (2,644 L£) | 8,000 L£ | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (2,530,743 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (480,664 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 226% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Lebanon
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