Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 6% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (₨146) | ₨269 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (₨282) | ₨350 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (₨74) | ₨172 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (₨78) | ₨35 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (₨115) | ₨99 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (₨68) | ₨87 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (₨386) | ₨160 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (₨130) | ₨95 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (₨71) | ₨56 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (₨74) | ₨70 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (₨939) | ₨472 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (₨55) | ₨76 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (₨78) | ₨10 | + 675% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 21% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,174 ฿ (₨82,844) | ₨50,890 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 30,968 ฿ (₨40,610) | ₨23,651 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,119 ฿ (₨2,778) | ₨2,840 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,219 ฿ (₨29,137) | ₨27,201 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,371 ฿ (₨13,600) | ₨13,679 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (₨2,098) | ₨2,000 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 535 ฿ (₨701) | ₨884 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (₨14,041) | ₨27,685 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (₨3,141) | ₨7,679 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (₨270) | ₨250 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (₨374) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (₨2,600) | ₨2,280 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (₨1,650) | ₨3,120 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (₨3,911) | ₨4,041 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (₨4,375) | ₨3,000 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (₨1,335,205) | ₨1,376,100 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (₨53) | ₨74 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (₨1,694) | ₨1,500 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 24% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (₨84) | ₨125 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (₨207) | ₨400 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (₨1,166) | ₨800 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (₨198) | ₨150 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (₨139) | ₨156 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (₨183) | ₨300 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (₨78) | ₨125 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (₨93) | ₨75 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (₨289) | ₨600 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 28% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Thailand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (₨958) | ₨1,000 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (₨705) | ₨544 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (₨3,289) | ₨1,000 | + 229% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (₨1,390) | ₨1,400 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (₨361) | ₨300 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (₨106) | ₨125 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (₨109) | ₨175 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (₨38,783) | ₨25,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (₨2.05) | ₨1.00 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (₨2,546) | ₨1,300 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (₨198) | ₨240 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 5% more expensive than in Mauritius
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