Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (₩1,646) | ₩9,411 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (₩6,172) | ₩6,661 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₩3,132) | ₩5,558 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (₩1,359) | ₩2,243 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (₩2,135) | ₩4,906 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (₩1,622) | ₩6,379 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (₩3,860) | ₩13,015 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (₩1,497) | ₩5,944 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (₩1,170) | ₩3,678 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (₩1,831) | ₩2,166 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (₩12,903) | ₩22,522 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (₩1,772) | ₩2,694 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (₩374) | ₩2,980 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (₩956,751) | ₩1,667,500 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (₩563,305) | ₩1,187,480 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (₩57,595) | ₩250,846 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (₩731,499) | ₩1,200,300 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (₩279,895) | ₩587,302 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (₩40,581) | ₩81,680 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (₩24,827) | ₩41,339 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (₩551,105) | ₩352,573 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (₩119,131) | ₩113,587 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (₩7,084) | ₩13,071 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₩4,095) | ₩13,039 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 13% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (₩86,305) | ₩41,844 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (₩54,866) | ₩52,250 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (₩96,398) | ₩95,365 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (₩128,608) | ₩173,054 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (₩41,149,385) | ₩29,087,500 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (₩1,277) | ₩1,439 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (₩25,787) | ₩82,870 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (₩11,184) | ₩6,377 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₩15,756) | ₩7,390 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (₩20,577) | ₩82,440 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (₩7,105) | ₩21,662 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (₩6,285) | ₩8,130 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (₩6,873) | ₩8,324 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (₩3,000) | ₩1,815 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (₩2,971) | ₩2,204 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (₩8,974) | ₩17,384 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (₩51,792) | ₩33,460 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (₩16,616) | ₩20,876 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₩33,115) | ₩165,595 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (₩67,875) | ₩67,775 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (₩21,060) | ₩10,109 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (₩4,684) | ₩5,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (₩6,094) | ₩5,279 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (₩1,095,174) | ₩669,053 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (₩125) | ₩1,500 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (₩56,974) | ₩61,508 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (₩6,310) | ₩4,500 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 345 prices entered by 94 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in South Korea
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