Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 80% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₨582) | ₨269 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₨397) | ₨350 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨233) | ₨172 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.56 (₨71) | ₨35 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$10 (₨268) | ₨99 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (₨243) | ₨87 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (₨253) | ₨160 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.99 (₨138) | ₨95 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.66 (₨101) | ₨56 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.03 (₨139) | ₨70 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (₨560) | ₨472 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.96 (₨109) | ₨76 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (₨70) | ₨10 | + 603% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 128% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,730 (₨102,895) | ₨50,890 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,979 (₨82,183) | ₨23,651 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (₨6,287) | ₨2,840 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,541 (₨70,090) | ₨27,201 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,021 (₨55,742) | ₨13,679 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$142 (₨3,906) | ₨2,000 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$82 (₨2,252) | ₨884 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$737 (₨20,334) | ₨27,685 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$273 (₨7,525) | ₨7,679 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$14 (₨387) | ₨250 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (₨839) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$118 (₨3,244) | ₨2,280 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$86 (₨2,365) | ₨3,120 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$172 (₨4,740) | ₨4,041 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$213 (₨5,882) | ₨3,000 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 44% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$37,057 (₨1,022,207) | ₨1,376,100 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.74 (₨76) | ₨74 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$121 (₨3,335) | ₨1,500 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 17% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨415) | ₨125 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.87 (₨162) | ₨400 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (₨1,870) | ₨800 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨225) | ₨150 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨178) | ₨156 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (₨213) | ₨300 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.41 (₨94) | ₨125 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.45 (₨123) | ₨75 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (₨1,076) | ₨600 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 128% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$69 (₨1,916) | ₨1,000 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$38 (₨1,058) | ₨544 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$149 (₨4,106) | ₨1,000 | + 311% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$126 (₨3,466) | ₨1,400 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$19 (₨535) | ₨300 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.74 (₨158) | ₨125 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$11 (₨293) | ₨175 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,174 (₨32,392) | ₨25,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (₨12) | ₨1.00 | + 1109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$69 (₨1,896) | ₨1,300 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$38 (₨1,057) | ₨242 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
27.584
MUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,075 prices entered by 106 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 75% more expensive than in Mauritius
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