- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨273 (₩8,922) | ₩8,985 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨227 (₩7,402) | ₩6,528 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (₩3,731) | ₩4,957 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨61 (₩2,006) | ₩2,498 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨83 (₩2,700) | ₩3,427 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨58 (₩1,903) | ₩5,263 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨174 (₩5,675) | ₩10,856 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (₩1,927) | ₩6,767 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (₩1,321) | ₩4,225 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨55 (₩1,805) | ₩2,513 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (₩13,744) | ₩19,403 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨54 (₩1,758) | ₩2,739 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (₩657) | ₩3,350 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨36,667 (₩1,197,640) | ₩1,496,450 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,782 (₩678,803) | ₩1,108,410 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,760 (₩90,154) | ₩148,919 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (₩751,834) | ₩994,024 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,790 (₩352,423) | ₩612,536 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,848 (₩60,354) | ₩132,259 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,077 (₩35,173) | ₩25,690 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,089 (₩656,171) | ₩512,162 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,190 (₩136,843) | ₩97,084 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨245 (₩7,989) | ₩11,442 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (₩4,876) | ₩13,547 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,986 (₩130,187) | ₩83,855 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,075 (₩67,775) | ₩54,603 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,757 (₩155,370) | ₩96,827 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,384 (₩143,193) | ₩153,217 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,352,540 (₩44,177,860) | ₩30,660,700 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (₩1,709) | ₩1,556 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,255 (₩73,650) | ₩63,764 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨324 (₩10,583) | ₩5,647 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (₩18,760) | ₩7,057 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,101 (₩35,966) | ₩32,530 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (₩9,199) | ₩10,272 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₩7,034) | ₩8,076 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨234 (₩7,633) | ₩7,730 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (₩3,067) | ₩3,061 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨147 (₩4,817) | ₩2,686 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨240 (₩7,843) | ₩18,295 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 11% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,640 (₩53,561) | ₩30,601 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨615 (₩20,099) | ₩20,654 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (₩39,429) | ₩118,894 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,929 (₩63,010) | ₩60,511 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨715 (₩23,341) | ₩9,150 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (₩4,457) | ₩4,929 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (₩6,231) | ₩4,728 | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨39,922 (₩1,303,964) | ₩577,048 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (₩129) | ₩382 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,764 (₩57,615) | ₩76,765 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨264 (₩8,607) | ₩4,500 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
32.663
KRW
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MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,568 prices entered by 308 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in South Korea
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