- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- South Africa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (R 113) | R 110 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (R 94) | R 59 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (R 47) | R 41 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (R 25) | R 14 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (R 34) | R 34 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (R 24) | R 19 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (R 72) | R 63 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (R 24) | R 22 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R 17) | R 20 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (R 23) | R 18 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (R 174) | R 91 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (R 22) | R 18 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (R 8) | R 12 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (R 15,143) | R 14,974 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (R 8,583) | R 9,832 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (R 1,140) | R 1,323 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (R 9,506) | R 10,963 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (R 4,456) | R 7,098 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (R 763) | R 772 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (R 445) | R 652 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (R 8,297) | R 5,749 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (R 1,730) | R 1,461 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (R 101) | R 86 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (R 62) | R 93 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (R 1,646) | R 814 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (R 857) | R 618 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (R 1,964) | R 1,309 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (R 1,811) | R 1,281 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 50% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (R 558,580) | R 300,689 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (R 22) | R 15 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (R 931) | R 664 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 62% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (R 134) | R 71 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (R 237) | R 198 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (R 455) | R 449 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (R 116) | R 49 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (R 89) | R 34 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (R 97) | R 53 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (R 39) | R 27 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (R 61) | R 17 | + 250% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (R 99) | R 138 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 71% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (R 677) | R 338 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (R 254) | R 169 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (R 499) | R 823 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (R 797) | R 535 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (R 295) | R 62 | + 374% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (R 56) | R 29 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (R 79) | R 31 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (R 16,487) | R 7,906 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (R 1.63) | R 1.91 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (R 728) | R 566 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (R 109) | R 42 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.41299
ZAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,657 prices entered by 657 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 29% more expensive than in South Africa
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