Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (руб 112) | руб 406 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (руб 421) | руб 283 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (руб 214) | руб 144 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (руб 93) | руб 65 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (руб 146) | руб 88 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (руб 111) | руб 130 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (руб 263) | руб 333 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (руб 102) | руб 107 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (руб 80) | руб 34 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (руб 125) | руб 66 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (руб 880) | руб 593 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (руб 121) | руб 110 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (руб 25) | руб 29 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (руб 65,255) | руб 68,217 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (руб 38,420) | руб 38,434 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (руб 3,928) | руб 5,700 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (руб 49,892) | руб 32,389 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (руб 19,090) | руб 23,273 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (руб 2,768) | руб 3,730 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (руб 1,693) | руб 439 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (руб 37,588) | руб 24,196 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (руб 8,125) | руб 6,604 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (руб 483) | руб 413 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (руб 279) | руб 811 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (руб 5,886) | руб 4,784 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (руб 3,742) | руб 2,535 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (руб 6,575) | руб 5,645 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (руб 8,772) | руб 6,989 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (руб 2,442,972) | руб 1,246,400 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (руб 87) | руб 47 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (руб 1,759) | руб 1,609 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (руб 763) | руб 451 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (руб 1,075) | руб 549 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (руб 1,403) | руб 1,290 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (руб 485) | руб 307 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (руб 429) | руб 183 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (руб 469) | руб 213 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (руб 205) | руб 81 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (руб 203) | руб 100 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (руб 612) | руб 559 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 70% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (руб 3,532) | руб 1,443 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (руб 1,133) | руб 580 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (руб 2,259) | руб 5,605 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (руб 4,629) | руб 3,345 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (руб 1,436) | руб 385 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (руб 319) | руб 166 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (руб 416) | руб 220 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (руб 74,696) | руб 35,616 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (руб 9) | руб 7 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (руб 3,886) | руб 3,599 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (руб 430) | руб 160 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 36% more expensive than in Russia
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