Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (руб 513) | руб 409 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (руб 380) | руб 285 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (руб 211) | руб 143 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (руб 91) | руб 65 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (руб 144) | руб 88 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (руб 109) | руб 131 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (руб 260) | руб 331 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (руб 101) | руб 106 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (руб 79) | руб 34 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (руб 123) | руб 66 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (руб 868) | руб 589 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (руб 119) | руб 108 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (руб 25) | руб 29 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (руб 64,360) | руб 68,084 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (руб 37,893) | руб 38,645 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (руб 3,874) | руб 5,665 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (руб 49,208) | руб 32,475 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (руб 18,828) | руб 23,096 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (руб 2,730) | руб 3,735 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (руб 1,670) | руб 433 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (руб 37,073) | руб 24,143 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (руб 8,014) | руб 6,559 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (руб 477) | руб 428 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (руб 275) | руб 783 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (руб 5,806) | руб 4,676 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (руб 3,691) | руб 2,530 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (руб 6,485) | руб 5,504 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (руб 8,651) | руб 6,842 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 81% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (руб 2,409,470) | руб 1,255,260 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (руб 86) | руб 47 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (руб 3,137) | руб 1,631 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (руб 752) | руб 464 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (руб 1,060) | руб 573 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (руб 1,384) | руб 1,302 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (руб 478) | руб 309 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (руб 423) | руб 178 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (руб 462) | руб 213 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (руб 202) | руб 80 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (руб 200) | руб 101 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (руб 604) | руб 559 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (руб 3,484) | руб 1,457 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (руб 1,118) | руб 587 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (руб 2,228) | руб 5,595 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (руб 4,566) | руб 3,388 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (руб 1,417) | руб 388 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (руб 315) | руб 167 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (руб 410) | руб 222 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (руб 73,672) | руб 35,591 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (руб 8) | руб 6 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (руб 3,833) | руб 3,567 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (руб 424) | руб 159 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 46% more expensive than in Russia
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