Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (2,682 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (1,987 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (1,102 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (478 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (752 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (571 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (1,358 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (527 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (412 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (645 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (4,541 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (590 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (132 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (346,804 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (198,242 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (20,269 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (257,433 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (98,502 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (14,282 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (8,737 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (193,948 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (41,925 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (2,493 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,441 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (30,373 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (19,309 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (33,925 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (45,261 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (12,605,311 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 603% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (449 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (44,868 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 110% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (3,936 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (5,545 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (7,242 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (2,500 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (2,212 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (2,419 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (1,056 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (1,045 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (2,338 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (18,227 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (5,848 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (11,654 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (23,887 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (7,412 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (1,649 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (2,145 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (385,420 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 465% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (44 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (20,050 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (2,448 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,199 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria
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