- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (2,842 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (2,358 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (1,188 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (639 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (860 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (606 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (1,808 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (614 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (421 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (575 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (4,378 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (560 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (209 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (381,462 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (216,207 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (28,715 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (239,468 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (112,251 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (19,223 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (11,203 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (208,998 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (43,586 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (2,545 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,553 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (41,466 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 511% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (21,587 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (49,487 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (45,609 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (14,071,157 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (544 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (23,458 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (3,371 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (5,975 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (11,456 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (2,930 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (2,240 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (2,431 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (977 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (1,534 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (2,498 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (17,060 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (6,402 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (12,558 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (20,069 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (7,434 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (1,420 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (1,985 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 253% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (415,328 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (41 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (18,351 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (2,741 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 482% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,697 prices entered by 139 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria
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