Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 31% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (€1.25) | €8 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (€4.68) | €4.61 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.38) | €3.60 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.03) | €0.88 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.62) | €1.79 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.23) | €1.68 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€2.93) | €3.91 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.14) | €0.88 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.89) | €0.64 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.39) | €1.02 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €9 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (€1.34) | €1.80 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.28) | €0.77 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (€726) | €689 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€427) | €472 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€44) | €218 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€555) | €538 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€212) | €454 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€31) | €210 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€19) | €12 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€418) | €935 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€90) | €600 | - 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€5.37) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.11) | €9 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€42) | €45 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€73) | €65 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€98) | €175 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in Lithuania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (€27,172) | €22,675 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€0.97) | €1.15 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (€20) | €28 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€8) | €7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €12 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€16) | €51 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.39) | €4.24 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.77) | €4.56 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€5.21) | €3.65 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.28) | €1.17 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.25) | €1.90 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €12 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 33% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€39) | €23 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€13) | €13 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €68 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€51) | €56 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€16) | €7 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€3.55) | €2.92 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€4.62) | €3.60 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€831) | €437 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.09) | €0.12 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€43) | €30 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (€4.79) | €3.73 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 156 prices entered by 50 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in Lithuania
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