Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Mongolia
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (23,920 ₮) | 24,021 ₮ | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (19,102 ₮) | 16,447 ₮ | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (14,766 ₮) | 9,552 ₮ | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (3,692 ₮) | 4,633 ₮ | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (6,276 ₮) | 6,043 ₮ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (8,176 ₮) | 9,650 ₮ | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (29,533 ₮) | 18,674 ₮ | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (6,569 ₮) | 9,299 ₮ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (3,965 ₮) | 1,769 ₮ | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (5,011 ₮) | 3,825 ₮ | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (35,206 ₮) | 49,683 ₮ | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (5,961 ₮) | 4,786 ₮ | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (2,586 ₮) | 1,433 ₮ | + 80% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 41% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (4,122,794 ₮) | 3,450,580 ₮ | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (2,385,917 ₮) | 2,245,510 ₮ | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (317,869 ₮) | 248,001 ₮ | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (2,043,987 ₮) | 1,500,000 ₮ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (1,503,864 ₮) | 1,100,000 ₮ | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (167,483 ₮) | 1,081,970 ₮ | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (97,061 ₮) | 39,726 ₮ | + 144% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (1,210,058 ₮) | 1,137,560 ₮ | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (426,653 ₮) | 493,660 ₮ | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (19,647 ₮) | 26,561 ₮ | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (147,663 ₮) | 23,122 ₮ | + 539% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 45% cheaper than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (144,941 ₮) | 300,000 ₮ | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (176,411 ₮) | 300,000 ₮ | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (242,013 ₮) | 400,000 ₮ | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (162,037 ₮) | 400,000 ₮ | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 55% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (46,580,960 ₮) | 80,000,000 ₮ | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (5,374 ₮) | 3,803 ₮ | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (114,712 ₮) | 30,000 ₮ | + 282% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (24,094 ₮) | 30,000 ₮ | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (53,316 ₮) | 50,000 ₮ | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (92,585 ₮) | 100,000 ₮ | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (17,021 ₮) | 16,000 ₮ | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (14,634 ₮) | 12,500 ₮ | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (18,186 ₮) | 13,119 ₮ | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (7,544 ₮) | 8,979 ₮ | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (6,391 ₮) | 6,399 ₮ | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (79,974 ₮) | 35,000 ₮ | + 128% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in Mongolia | ||||
Mauritius | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (81,760 ₮) | 65,595 ₮ | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (39,080 ₮) | 34,236 ₮ | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (73,832 ₮) | 184,061 ₮ | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (127,148 ₮) | 136,439 ₮ | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (20,168 ₮) | 29,789 ₮ | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (10,220 ₮) | 11,047 ₮ | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (11,930 ₮) | 12,424 ₮ | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (2,043,987 ₮) | 4,000,000 ₮ | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (100 ₮) | 200 ₮ | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (95,981 ₮) | 150,723 ₮ | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (18,230 ₮) | 10,000 ₮ | + 82% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
73.832
MNT
/
MUR
Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in Mongolia
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