Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (руб 620) | руб 516 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (руб 488) | руб 359 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (руб 377) | руб 199 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (руб 132) | руб 88 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (руб 160) | руб 145 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (руб 209) | руб 213 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (руб 754) | руб 416 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (руб 168) | руб 130 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (руб 101) | руб 54 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (руб 128) | руб 89 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (руб 899) | руб 687 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (руб 152) | руб 166 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (руб 66) | руб 40 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (руб 105,305) | руб 106,005 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (руб 60,941) | руб 58,355 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (руб 8,119) | руб 8,212 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (руб 52,208) | руб 53,538 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (руб 38,412) | руб 32,390 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (руб 4,278) | руб 5,826 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (руб 2,479) | руб 901 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (руб 30,907) | руб 22,130 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (руб 10,898) | руб 7,545 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (руб 502) | руб 546 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (руб 3,772) | руб 797 | + 373% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (руб 3,702) | руб 6,508 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (руб 4,506) | руб 3,183 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (руб 6,182) | руб 8,423 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (руб 4,139) | руб 7,792 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (руб 1,189,774) | руб 2,623,330 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (руб 137) | руб 55 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (руб 2,930) | руб 2,129 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (руб 615) | руб 316 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (руб 1,362) | руб 551 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (руб 2,365) | руб 1,975 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (руб 435) | руб 354 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (руб 374) | руб 216 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (руб 464) | руб 196 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (руб 193) | руб 125 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (руб 163) | руб 133 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (руб 2,043) | руб 499 | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mauritius | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (руб 2,088) | руб 1,898 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (руб 998) | руб 672 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (руб 1,886) | руб 5,461 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (руб 3,248) | руб 3,276 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (руб 515) | руб 487 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (руб 261) | руб 182 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (руб 305) | руб 249 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (руб 52,208) | руб 58,430 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (руб 2.56) | руб 3.97 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (руб 2,452) | руб 3,415 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (руб 94) | руб 209 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,049 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 19% more expensive than in Russia
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