Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (18,547 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (9,188 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (14,205 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (3,317 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (3,019 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (3,933 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (17,756 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (3,160 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (1,907 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (4,842 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (16,934 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (2,486 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (1,244 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (1,341,923 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (958,821 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (152,890 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (887,797 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (710,238 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (80,557 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (35,512 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (582,018 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (205,213 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (11,985 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 447% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (71,024 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 2279% | |
| Clothes | + 296% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 296% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (69,714 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 310% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (84,851 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 441% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (116,404 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (77,937 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (22,404,692 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 348% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (2,585 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (55,174 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 260% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 260% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (11,589 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (25,644 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1351% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (60,370 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (8,187 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (7,039 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (9,588 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (2,930 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (3,551 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (53,268 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1367% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (35,512 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (18,797 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (35,512 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (53,268 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (15,980 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (10,654 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (13,451 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 847% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (983,125 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (48 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (106,536 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (1,776 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 255 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria
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