- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (3,234 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (2,488 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (1,307 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (608 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (890 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (604 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (1,892 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (734 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (488 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (659 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (5,065 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (583 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (223 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (391,387 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (221,832 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (29,462 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (290,440 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (115,171 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (19,723 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (11,494 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (214,436 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (44,720 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (2,611 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,593 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (42,545 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (22,149 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (50,774 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (46,795 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (14,146,269 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (562 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (23,388 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (3,458 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (6,131 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (12,720 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (3,362 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (2,299 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (2,836 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (1,002 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (1,720 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (2,934 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (17,504 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (6,843 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (12,885 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (20,591 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (7,628 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (1,456 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (2,036 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 254% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (426,133 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (42 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (22,892 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (2,755 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 482% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,637 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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