Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (2,745 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (3,568 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (1,753 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (357 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (1,006 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (885 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (1,631 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (966 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (567 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (709 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (4,811 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (775 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (102 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (518,744 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (241,087 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (28,945 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (277,272 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (139,438 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (20,387 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (9,006 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (282,208 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (78,278 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (2,548 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (23,240 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (31,798 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (41,187 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (30,580 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (14,027,114 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (759 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (15,290 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (1,274 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (4,077 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (8,155 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (1,529 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (1,593 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (3,058 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (1,274 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (765 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (6,116 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (10,193 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (5,549 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (10,193 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (14,271 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (3,058 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (1,274 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (1,784 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (254,835 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (10 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (13,251 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (2,472 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 409 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
10.193
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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