Cost of living in United States compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 104% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨921) | ₨329 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨531) | ₨259 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.41 (₨251) | ₨200 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (₨49) | ₨70 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.42 (₨205) | ₨85 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (₨207) | ₨111 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨316) | ₨400 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (₨185) | ₨89 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (₨98) | ₨54 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (₨174) | ₨68 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨801) | ₨477 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (₨132) | ₨81 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (₨123) | ₨35 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in United States is 119% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,830 (₨131,562) | ₨55,840 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,125 (₨98,776) | ₨32,316 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (₨10,301) | ₨4,305 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,985 (₨92,269) | ₨27,684 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 (₨69,333) | ₨20,369 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 (₨7,567) | ₨2,268 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (₨2,823) | ₨1,315 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $265 (₨12,311) | ₨16,389 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (₨6,468) | ₨5,779 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨662) | ₨266 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (₨1,513) | ₨2,000 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 25% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (₨2,622) | ₨1,963 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (₨2,546) | ₨2,389 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨4,663) | ₨3,278 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (₨6,342) | ₨2,195 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 76% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,222 (₨1,358,561) | ₨630,907 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (₨45) | ₨73 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (₨3,567) | ₨1,554 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 90% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨420) | ₨326 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (₨1,117) | ₨722 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (₨7,886) | ₨1,254 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨398) | ₨231 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.91 (₨228) | ₨198 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨281) | ₨246 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (₨229) | ₨102 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 (₨111) | ₨87 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (₨1,367) | ₨1,083 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 189% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (₨2,740) | ₨1,107 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (₨1,369) | ₨529 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (₨10,417) | ₨1,000 | + 942% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (₨4,714) | ₨1,722 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨672) | ₨273 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.76 (₨268) | ₨138 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨330) | ₨162 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $509 (₨23,686) | ₨27,684 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (₨26) | ₨1.36 | + 1794% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (₨2,928) | ₨1,300 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨475) | ₨247 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,924 prices entered by 2,138 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 111% more expensive than in Mauritius
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