Cost of living in United States compared to Mauritius
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Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in United States is 105% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨904) | ₨324 | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨498) | ₨259 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (₨263) | ₨200 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (₨49) | ₨50 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (₨209) | ₨85 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (₨210) | ₨111 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨335) | ₨400 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (₨203) | ₨89 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (₨102) | ₨54 | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (₨138) | ₨68 | + 103% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨729) | ₨477 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (₨135) | ₨81 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (₨129) | ₨35 | + 268% | |
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 | $3,015 (₨138,657) | ₨55,840 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (₨106,809) | ₨32,316 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (₨10,240) | ₨4,305 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (₨94,497) | ₨27,684 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (₨72,014) | ₨20,369 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨6,829) | ₨2,268 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (₨2,955) | ₨1,315 | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (₨13,470) | ₨16,389 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (₨6,739) | ₨5,779 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨656) | ₨266 | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (₨1,371) | ₨2,000 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in United States is 21% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (₨2,634) | ₨1,963 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (₨2,418) | ₨2,389 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨4,473) | ₨3,278 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (₨6,033) | ₨2,195 | + 175% | |
Transportation | + 70% | |||
Transportation in United States is 70% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (₨1,307,797) | ₨630,907 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (₨45) | ₨73 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (₨3,415) | ₨1,554 | + 120% | |
Personal Care | + 77% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 77% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨440) | ₨326 | + 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨974) | ₨722 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (₨6,549) | ₨1,254 | + 422% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨428) | ₨231 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (₨227) | ₨198 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨304) | ₨246 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (₨227) | ₨102 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (₨108) | ₨87 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (₨1,357) | ₨1,083 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 152% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
United States | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (₨2,636) | ₨1,107 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨1,365) | ₨529 | + 158% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (₨9,403) | ₨1,000 | + 840% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (₨4,557) | ₨1,722 | + 165% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨671) | ₨273 | + 146% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (₨256) | ₨138 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨334) | ₨162 | + 107% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (₨23,651) | ₨27,684 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (₨17) | ₨1.36 | + 1149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (₨3,067) | ₨1,300 | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨471) | ₨247 | + 91% | |
TOTAL | + 105% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,504 prices entered by 2,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 105% more expensive than in Mauritius
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