Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (576 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (2,160 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (1,096 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (475 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (747 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (567 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (1,350 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (524 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (409 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (641 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (4,514 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (620 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (131 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (334,736 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (197,082 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (20,151 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (255,928 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (97,926 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (14,198 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (8,686 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (192,814 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (41,680 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (2,479 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (1,433 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (30,195 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 354% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (19,196 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (33,726 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (44,996 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (12,531,576 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (447 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (9,022 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (3,913 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (5,513 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (7,199 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (2,486 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (2,199 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (2,405 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (1,050 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (1,039 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (3,140 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (18,120 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (5,813 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (11,586 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (23,747 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (7,368 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (1,639 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (2,132 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (383,166 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (44 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (19,933 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (2,208 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 713 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria
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