- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (₨1,058) | ₨528 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (₨878) | ₨604 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨442) | ₨214 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (₨238) | ₨108 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (₨320) | ₨121 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (₨226) | ₨82 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (₨673) | ₨437 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (₨228) | ₨153 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (₨157) | ₨40 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (₨214) | ₨314 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (₨1,630) | ₨2,141 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (₨208) | ₨117 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (₨78) | ₨55 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (₨141,996) | ₨57,018 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (₨80,481) | ₨35,866 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (₨10,689) | ₨7,949 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (₨89,140) | ₨44,615 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (₨41,784) | ₨25,314 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (₨7,156) | ₨6,795 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (₨4,170) | ₨2,652 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (₨77,798) | ₨39,920 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (₨16,225) | ₨11,091 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (₨947) | ₨499 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨578) | ₨947 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (₨15,435) | ₨2,542 | + 507% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (₨8,036) | ₨4,026 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (₨18,421) | ₨6,025 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (₨16,977) | ₨5,302 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (₨5,237,855) | ₨1,796,100 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (₨203) | ₨89 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (₨8,732) | ₨2,526 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (₨1,255) | ₨227 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨2,224) | ₨639 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (₨4,264) | ₨2,133 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (₨1,091) | ₨444 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₨834) | ₨268 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (₨905) | ₨340 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (₨364) | ₨142 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (₨571) | ₨109 | + 426% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (₨930) | ₨627 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (₨6,350) | ₨1,501 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (₨2,383) | ₨1,126 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨4,675) | ₨3,688 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (₨7,471) | ₨3,095 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (₨2,767) | ₨526 | + 426% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (₨528) | ₨391 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (₨739) | ₨548 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (₨154,602) | ₨54,726 | + 183% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₨15) | ₨28 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (₨6,831) | ₨3,850 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (₨1,020) | ₨182 | + 462% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,825 prices entered by 569 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
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