Cost of living in United States compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 116% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨845) | ₨269 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨453) | ₨350 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (₨262) | ₨172 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (₨49) | ₨35 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.96 (₨225) | ₨99 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.69 (₨213) | ₨87 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨312) | ₨160 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (₨213) | ₨95 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (₨114) | ₨56 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.05 (₨139) | ₨70 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨719) | ₨472 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (₨126) | ₨76 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (₨136) | ₨10 | + 1261% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in United States is 182% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,845 (₨129,243) | ₨50,890 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,149 (₨97,619) | ₨23,651 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (₨10,089) | ₨2,840 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,889 (₨85,779) | ₨27,201 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,448 (₨65,765) | ₨13,679 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (₨6,798) | ₨2,000 | + 240% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (₨2,892) | ₨884 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (₨13,569) | ₨27,685 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (₨6,209) | ₨7,679 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨614) | ₨250 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (₨1,416) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨2,441) | ₨2,280 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨2,038) | ₨3,120 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨4,225) | ₨4,041 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (₨5,391) | ₨3,000 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 50% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,977 (₨1,270,712) | ₨1,376,100 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (₨48) | ₨74 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (₨3,604) | ₨1,500 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 124% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨372) | ₨125 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨972) | ₨400 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (₨6,307) | ₨800 | + 688% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨384) | ₨150 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨219) | ₨156 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨284) | ₨300 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (₨217) | ₨125 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (₨102) | ₨75 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨1,238) | ₨600 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 128% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (₨2,500) | ₨1,000 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨1,259) | ₨544 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (₨9,074) | ₨1,000 | + 807% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (₨4,025) | ₨1,400 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨616) | ₨300 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (₨236) | ₨125 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨285) | ₨175 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $563 (₨25,552) | ₨25,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨9) | ₨1.00 | + 807% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (₨2,479) | ₨1,300 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨453) | ₨242 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,898 prices entered by 2,814 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 103% more expensive than in Mauritius
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