- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (руб 590) | руб 358 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨233 (руб 454) | руб 284 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (руб 238) | руб 134 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (руб 111) | руб 64 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (руб 162) | руб 82 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 (руб 110) | руб 146 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (руб 345) | руб 309 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (руб 134) | руб 95 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (руб 89) | руб 35 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨62 (руб 120) | руб 62 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨475 (руб 924) | руб 533 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (руб 106) | руб 94 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (руб 41) | руб 31 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (руб 71,412) | руб 74,807 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (руб 40,475) | руб 40,234 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (руб 5,376) | руб 6,161 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (руб 52,993) | руб 38,236 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (руб 21,014) | руб 25,080 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (руб 3,599) | руб 3,736 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (руб 2,097) | руб 478 | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (руб 39,126) | руб 26,485 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (руб 8,160) | руб 5,902 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (руб 476) | руб 384 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (руб 291) | руб 517 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (руб 7,763) | руб 5,298 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (руб 4,041) | руб 3,088 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (руб 9,264) | руб 5,583 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (руб 8,538) | руб 7,336 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 126% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,325,280 (руб 2,581,109) | руб 1,179,890 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (руб 103) | руб 43 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (руб 4,267) | руб 1,678 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 129% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (руб 631) | руб 318 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (руб 1,119) | руб 516 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,192 (руб 2,321) | руб 1,232 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨315 (руб 613) | руб 232 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (руб 419) | руб 159 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (руб 517) | руб 205 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (руб 183) | руб 70 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (руб 314) | руб 103 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (руб 535) | руб 529 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (руб 3,194) | руб 1,656 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨641 (руб 1,249) | руб 671 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (руб 2,351) | руб 5,071 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (руб 3,757) | руб 3,379 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (руб 1,392) | руб 370 | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (руб 266) | руб 176 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (руб 372) | руб 228 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (руб 77,752) | руб 31,421 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (руб 8) | руб 4.91 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (руб 4,177) | руб 3,113 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (руб 503) | руб 137 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,920 prices entered by 922 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 64% more expensive than in Russia
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