Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨2,320) | ₨519 | + 347% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (₨1,016) | ₨742 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨70 (₨325) | ₨215 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨230) | ₨119 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨93 (₨430) | ₨168 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (₨1,160) | ₨102 | + 1042% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨40 (₨186) | ₨658 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨253) | ₨194 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (₨93) | ₨51 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨100 (₨464) | ₨220 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,000 (₨4,639) | ₨2,141 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (₨325) | ₨170 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨77 | - | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨40,000 (₨185,580) | ₨65,360 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨19,546 (₨90,681) | ₨44,450 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨9,741) | ₨14,918 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨123,712) | ₨47,849 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨47,336) | ₨35,800 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨6,863) | ₨10,123 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,200 (₨5,567) | ₨2,270 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,000 (₨208,777) | ₨53,975 | + 287% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨20,148) | ₨18,356 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨1,198) | ₨851 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨693) | ₨797 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,000 (₨18,558) | ₨4,868 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨9,279) | ₨7,670 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,500 (₨16,238) | ₨17,357 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨21,750) | ₨8,106 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,546,670 (₨7,175,772) | ₨5,697,890 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨218) | ₨146 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (₨4,361) | ₨4,073 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨1,891) | ₨237 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨2,665) | ₨572 | + 366% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (₨2,320) | ₨1,768 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨1,202) | ₨1,267 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨1,063) | ₨575 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (₨557) | ₨371 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨507) | ₨352 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨502) | ₨116 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (₨1,518) | ₨681 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₨4,639) | ₨2,016 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (₨2,784) | ₨1,908 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨5,601) | ₨2,708 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (₨13,918) | ₨4,907 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (₨1,160) | ₨1,025 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (₨464) | ₨469 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (₨696) | ₨513 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨185,218) | ₨107,118 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨21) | ₨4.02 | + 426% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨9,635) | ₨4,729 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (₨1,113) | ₨237 | + 369% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 955 prices entered by 318 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan
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