Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Malta
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (€5.50) | €26 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€3.51) | €4.97 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (€0.72) | €0.92 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€2.02) | €2.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (€1.77) | €4.00 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€3.27) | €4.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (€1.94) | €1.00 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (€1.14) | €2.69 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (€1.42) | €1.22 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (€1.55) | €1.66 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (€0.20) | €0.84 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (€1,040) | €1,544 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (€483) | €1,046 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (€58) | €86 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (€556) | €1,323 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (€279) | €842 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€41) | €72 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (€18) | €35 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (€566) | €392 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (€157) | €95 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (€5.11) | €7 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 4% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (€47) | €80 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (€64) | €57 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (€83) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (€61) | €75 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (€28,116) | €26,952 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€1.52) | €1.34 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (€31) | €25 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 22% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (€2.55) | €3.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (€16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (€3.06) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (€3.19) | €3.75 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (€6) | €4.54 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (€2.55) | €3.30 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€1.53) | €1.40 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 63% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€20) | €45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (€11) | €17 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €28 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (€29) | €117 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (€2.55) | €2.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (€3.58) | €3.48 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (€511) | €634 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (€0.02) | €0.54 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€27) | €54 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (€4.95) | €5.31 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 165 prices entered by 18 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in Malta
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