Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (48 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (62 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (31 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (6 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (18 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (15 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (28 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (17 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (10 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (12 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (84 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (13 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (1.77 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 42% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (9,033 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (4,198 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (504 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (4,828 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (2,428 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (355 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (157 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (4,914 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (1,363 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (44 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 37 Pataca | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 18% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (405 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (554 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (717 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (532 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (244,256 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (266 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (22 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (71 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (142 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (27 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (53 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (22 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (13 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (106 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Mauritius | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (177 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (97 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (177 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (248 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (53 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (22 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (31 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (4,437 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (0.18 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (231 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (43 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.17750
MOP
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 109 prices entered by 10 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Macao
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