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Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (R 127) | R 102 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨223 (R 94) | R 59 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (R 51) | R 42 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (R 24) | R 14 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (R 34) | R 34 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨56 (R 24) | R 19 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨177 (R 75) | R 64 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨69 (R 29) | R 22 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (R 19) | R 20 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨61 (R 26) | R 18 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨455 (R 191) | R 91 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨55 (R 23) | R 18 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (R 8) | R 12 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (R 15,414) | R 14,262 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (R 8,736) | R 9,123 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,192 (R 921) | R 1,417 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,210 (R 11,438) | R 10,610 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (R 4,536) | R 6,904 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (R 777) | R 843 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,049 (R 441) | R 666 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (R 8,445) | R 5,802 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (R 1,826) | R 1,670 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (R 109) | R 83 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R 63) | R 94 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 50% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,006 (R 1,684) | R 830 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (R 841) | R 622 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (R 2,000) | R 1,338 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,569 (R 1,921) | R 1,284 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 42% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,340 (R 548,739) | R 307,917 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (R 22) | R 16 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,191 (R 921) | R 708 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 73% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (R 171) | R 73 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R 241) | R 213 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨854 (R 359) | R 446 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨259 (R 109) | R 45 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (R 91) | R 33 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (R 112) | R 55 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (R 46) | R 28 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨161 (R 68) | R 17 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨197 (R 83) | R 121 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 84% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (R 689) | R 328 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨640 (R 269) | R 171 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R 507) | R 735 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (R 811) | R 515 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (R 300) | R 62 | + 386% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (R 57) | R 30 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (R 80) | R 30 | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (R 16,782) | R 7,994 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (R 1.65) | R 1.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,145 (R 902) | R 525 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨258 (R 109) | R 42 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 32% more expensive than in South Africa
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