Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨522 (₨3,264) | ₨916 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (₨1,617) | ₨1,082 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨400 (₨2,500) | ₨533 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨93 (₨584) | ₨230 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (₨531) | ₨315 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (₨692) | ₨165 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨500 (₨3,125) | ₨836 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (₨556) | ₨279 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (₨336) | ₨114 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨136 (₨852) | ₨391 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (₨2,980) | ₨2,569 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨70 (₨437) | ₨212 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (₨219) | ₨144 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,788 (₨236,140) | ₨137,741 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,000 (₨168,725) | ₨58,708 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (₨26,904) | ₨21,580 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,000 (₨156,227) | ₨79,067 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,000 (₨124,981) | ₨35,699 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (₨14,176) | ₨17,044 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,000 (₨6,249) | ₨2,308 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (₨102,418) | ₨58,431 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (₨36,112) | ₨29,384 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨338 (₨2,109) | ₨1,281 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (₨12,498) | ₨625 | + 1900% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (₨12,268) | ₨4,832 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (₨14,931) | ₨9,004 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (₨20,484) | ₨13,089 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (₨13,715) | ₨13,255 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (₨3,942,580) | ₨2,800,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (₨455) | ₨272 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (₨9,709) | ₨4,030 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (₨2,039) | ₨230 | + 788% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (₨4,513) | ₨838 | + 439% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,700 (₨10,623) | ₨3,307 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (₨1,441) | ₨1,222 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (₨1,239) | ₨649 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨270 (₨1,687) | ₨557 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨83 (₨516) | ₨396 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (₨625) | ₨217 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,500 (₨9,374) | ₨495 | + 1794% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritius | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₨6,249) | ₨3,859 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (₨3,308) | ₨1,827 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (₨6,249) | ₨6,844 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,500 (₨9,374) | ₨8,435 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨450 (₨2,812) | ₨2,877 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨300 (₨1,875) | ₨566 | + 231% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨379 (₨2,367) | ₨979 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (₨173,002) | ₨149,999 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (₨8) | ₨255 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (₨18,747) | ₨5,226 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (₨312) | ₨637 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 659 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
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