Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 6% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (R 106) | R 111 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (R 79) | R 62 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (R 44) | R 42 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (R 19) | R 15 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (R 30) | R 32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (R 23) | R 21 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (R 54) | R 61 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (R 21) | R 24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (R 16) | R 17 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (R 25) | R 18 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (R 179) | R 101 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (R 25) | R 22 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (R 5.20) | R 10 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (R 13,303) | R 14,633 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (R 7,832) | R 9,050 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (R 801) | R 1,186 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (R 10,171) | R 10,839 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (R 3,892) | R 6,886 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (R 564) | R 803 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (R 345) | R 584 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (R 7,663) | R 5,053 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (R 1,656) | R 1,493 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (R 99) | R 91 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R 57) | R 34 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (R 1,200) | R 805 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (R 763) | R 610 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (R 1,340) | R 1,337 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (R 1,788) | R 1,178 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 14% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (R 498,023) | R 345,568 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (R 18) | R 15 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (R 648) | R 656 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 53% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (R 156) | R 68 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R 219) | R 226 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (R 286) | R 500 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (R 99) | R 51 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (R 87) | R 31 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (R 96) | R 50 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (R 42) | R 26 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (R 41) | R 19 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (R 125) | R 128 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 63% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (R 720) | R 348 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (R 231) | R 176 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R 460) | R 706 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (R 944) | R 565 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (R 293) | R 68 | + 332% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (R 65) | R 33 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (R 85) | R 34 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (R 15,228) | R 10,867 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (R 1.74) | R 1.78 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (R 792) | R 514 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (R 88) | R 44 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 12% more expensive than in South Africa
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