Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (руб 474) | руб 364 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (руб 352) | руб 252 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (руб 195) | руб 141 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (руб 85) | руб 65 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (руб 133) | руб 85 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (руб 101) | руб 148 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (руб 240) | руб 308 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (руб 93) | руб 93 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (руб 73) | руб 33 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (руб 114) | руб 61 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (руб 803) | руб 531 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨61 (руб 104) | руб 94 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (руб 23) | руб 30 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,922 (руб 61,341) | руб 72,532 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (руб 35,064) | руб 41,058 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (руб 3,585) | руб 6,226 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (руб 45,533) | руб 37,434 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (руб 17,423) | руб 23,935 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (руб 2,526) | руб 3,925 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (руб 1,545) | руб 426 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (руб 34,305) | руб 25,889 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (руб 7,416) | руб 5,525 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (руб 441) | руб 421 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (руб 255) | руб 736 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (руб 5,372) | руб 5,635 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (руб 3,415) | руб 2,885 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (руб 6,000) | руб 5,988 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (руб 8,005) | руб 7,277 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (руб 2,229,562) | руб 1,408,610 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (руб 79) | руб 45 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,647 (руб 7,936) | руб 1,876 | + 323% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 84% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (руб 696) | руб 502 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (руб 981) | руб 585 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (руб 1,281) | руб 1,282 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (руб 442) | руб 238 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (руб 391) | руб 155 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (руб 428) | руб 198 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (руб 187) | руб 69 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (руб 185) | руб 95 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (руб 414) | руб 617 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 64% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (руб 3,224) | руб 1,754 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (руб 1,034) | руб 618 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (руб 2,061) | руб 6,547 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (руб 4,225) | руб 3,282 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (руб 1,311) | руб 410 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (руб 292) | руб 198 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (руб 379) | руб 234 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (руб 68,171) | руб 30,673 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (руб 8) | руб 2.85 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (руб 3,546) | руб 3,228 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨254 (руб 433) | руб 150 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,852 prices entered by 499 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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