Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (₨1,145) | ₨605 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (₨848) | ₨657 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₨470) | ₨249 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₨204) | ₨110 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (₨321) | ₨122 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (₨244) | ₨113 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (₨580) | ₨510 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₨225) | ₨181 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (₨176) | ₨46 | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (₨275) | ₨366 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (₨1,938) | ₨2,502 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (₨252) | ₨127 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (₨56) | ₨56 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (₨148,003) | ₨54,670 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (₨84,602) | ₨36,369 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₨8,650) | ₨9,463 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₨109,863) | ₨48,807 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₨42,037) | ₨29,928 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₨6,095) | ₨8,151 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (₨3,729) | ₨2,478 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (₨82,770) | ₨39,996 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₨17,892) | ₨12,115 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₨1,064) | ₨593 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₨615) | ₨773 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (₨12,962) | ₨2,113 | + 513% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₨8,240) | ₨3,540 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (₨14,478) | ₨6,553 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₨19,315) | ₨5,618 | + 244% | |
| Transportation | + 346% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 346% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (₨5,379,463) | ₨1,997,080 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₨192) | ₨112 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (₨19,148) | ₨1,892 | + 912% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₨1,680) | ₨311 | + 441% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₨2,366) | ₨401 | + 491% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (₨3,090) | ₨1,433 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₨1,067) | ₨514 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₨944) | ₨312 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (₨1,032) | ₨305 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₨451) | ₨189 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₨446) | ₨134 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (₨998) | ₨388 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 200% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (₨7,779) | ₨1,486 | + 423% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (₨2,496) | ₨1,191 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₨4,974) | ₨3,621 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (₨10,194) | ₨3,615 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (₨3,163) | ₨885 | + 257% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₨704) | ₨325 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (₨915) | ₨393 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₨164,483) | ₨55,804 | + 195% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₨19) | ₨4.62 | + 306% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₨8,557) | ₨4,179 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (₨1,045) | ₨217 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,131 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan
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