- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (₨1,235) | ₨557 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (₨950) | ₨619 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (₨499) | ₨219 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (₨232) | ₨108 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (₨340) | ₨122 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (₨231) | ₨79 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (₨722) | ₨613 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (₨280) | ₨156 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (₨186) | ₨39 | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (₨251) | ₨283 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (₨1,934) | ₨2,980 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (₨223) | ₨116 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (₨85) | ₨57 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (₨149,405) | ₨56,589 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (₨84,681) | ₨35,418 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (₨11,247) | ₨8,319 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (₨110,871) | ₨46,212 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (₨43,965) | ₨29,470 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (₨7,529) | ₨6,959 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (₨4,388) | ₨2,729 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (₨81,857) | ₨41,526 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (₨17,071) | ₨11,677 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (₨997) | ₨499 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨608) | ₨1,031 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (₨16,241) | ₨2,663 | + 510% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (₨8,455) | ₨4,551 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (₨19,382) | ₨6,644 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (₨17,863) | ₨6,006 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (₨5,400,104) | ₨2,115,150 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (₨215) | ₨92 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (₨8,928) | ₨2,561 | + 249% | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (₨1,320) | ₨241 | + 448% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨2,340) | ₨748 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (₨4,856) | ₨2,396 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (₨1,283) | ₨445 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₨877) | ₨320 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (₨1,082) | ₨365 | + 197% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (₨383) | ₨158 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (₨657) | ₨112 | + 484% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (₨1,120) | ₨589 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (₨6,682) | ₨1,589 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (₨2,612) | ₨1,181 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨4,919) | ₨3,978 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (₨7,860) | ₨3,176 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (₨2,912) | ₨1,228 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (₨556) | ₨389 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (₨777) | ₨548 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (₨162,669) | ₨57,145 | + 185% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₨16) | ₨52 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (₨8,739) | ₨3,979 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (₨1,052) | ₨281 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,634 prices entered by 567 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
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