Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (4,807 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (2,105 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (673 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (476 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (891 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (2,403 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (385 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (525 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (192 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (961 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (9,613 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (673 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 528 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (384,527 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (187,894 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (20,183 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (256,335 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (98,082 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (14,221 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (11,536 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (432,593 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (41,747 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (2,483 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,435 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (38,453 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (19,226 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (33,646 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (45,068 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (14,868,418 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (452 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (9,036 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (3,919 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 646% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (5,521 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (4,807 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (2,490 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (2,202 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (1,154 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (1,051 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (1,041 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (3,145 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritius | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (9,613 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (5,768 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (11,604 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (28,840 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (2,403 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (961 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (1,442 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (383,776 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (44 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (19,965 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (2,307 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 361% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 308 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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