Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (₨237) | ₨477 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (₨890) | ₨617 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨452) | ₨253 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨196) | ₨111 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (₨308) | ₨146 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (₨234) | ₨85 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (₨557) | ₨736 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨216) | ₨147 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (₨169) | ₨52 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (₨264) | ₨285 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (₨1,861) | ₨1,607 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (₨256) | ₨133 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (₨54) | ₨80 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (₨138,027) | ₨65,208 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (₨81,266) | ₨40,675 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨8,309) | ₨11,662 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨105,531) | ₨44,902 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨40,380) | ₨32,659 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨5,854) | ₨8,932 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (₨3,582) | ₨2,572 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (₨79,506) | ₨44,098 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨17,187) | ₨23,617 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨1,022) | ₨667 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨591) | ₨516 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 88% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (₨12,451) | ₨3,054 | + 308% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨7,915) | ₨5,408 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (₨13,907) | ₨8,399 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨18,554) | ₨5,912 | + 214% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (₨5,167,348) | ₨2,463,580 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨184) | ₨107 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (₨3,720) | ₨2,108 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨1,614) | ₨260 | + 521% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨2,273) | ₨616 | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (₨2,969) | ₨1,831 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨1,025) | ₨463 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨907) | ₨350 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (₨992) | ₨441 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨433) | ₨189 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨429) | ₨169 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (₨1,295) | ₨480 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (₨7,472) | ₨1,849 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (₨2,397) | ₨1,458 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨4,777) | ₨2,679 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (₨9,792) | ₨3,680 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (₨3,038) | ₨850 | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₨676) | ₨437 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (₨879) | ₨435 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨157,997) | ₨58,894 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨18) | ₨39 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨8,219) | ₨4,106 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (₨910) | ₨267 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,839 prices entered by 470 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan
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