Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 289 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 155 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 72 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 46 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 27 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 93 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 49 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 34 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 259 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Mex$ 3.85) | Mex$ 25 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Mex$ 19,581) | Mex$ 21,263 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Mex$ 9,100) | Mex$ 10,390 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 1,071 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Mex$ 10,466) | Mex$ 12,851 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Mex$ 5,263) | Mex$ 6,859 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 804 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 411 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Mex$ 10,653) | Mex$ 6,661 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Mex$ 2,955) | Mex$ 2,609 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 113 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 119 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 951 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Mex$ 1,200) | Mex$ 686 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (Mex$ 1,555) | Mex$ 1,708 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Mex$ 1,154) | Mex$ 1,275 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Mex$ 529,482) | Mex$ 388,651 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 630 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 86 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 218 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 635 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 91 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 58 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 73 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 227 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritius | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 348 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 151 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 799 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 753 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 162 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 79 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 47 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Mex$ 9,619) | Mex$ 10,833 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Mex$ 0.38) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Mex$ 500) | Mex$ 889 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 81 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Mexico
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