Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 327 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 180 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 71 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 29 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 49 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 91 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 47 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 30 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 261 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (Mex$ 16,321) | Mex$ 23,488 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (Mex$ 11,661) | Mex$ 12,338 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (Mex$ 1,859) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (Mex$ 10,797) | Mex$ 15,019 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (Mex$ 8,638) | Mex$ 7,923 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (Mex$ 980) | Mex$ 730 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 408 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (Mex$ 7,079) | Mex$ 5,872 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (Mex$ 2,496) | Mex$ 2,316 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 139 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 138 | + 528% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 977 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 784 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 1,715 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 1,413 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (Mex$ 272,487) | Mex$ 396,522 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 643 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 107 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 284 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 655 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 95 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 68 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 84 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 45 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 44 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 297 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 390 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 175 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 911 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 848 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 182 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 101 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 58 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (Mex$ 11,957) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (Mex$ 0.59) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 887 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 81 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,609 prices entered by 656 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is about the same as in Mexico
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