- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨303 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨210 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨105 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 14 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨68 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 1.71 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 4.10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨189 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.91 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 3.00 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨54 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.45 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨457 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨52 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.57 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.41 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨38,125 (CHF 1,096) | CHF 2,910 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,117 (CHF 607) | CHF 2,314 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,311 (CHF 95) | CHF 185 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,018 (CHF 662) | CHF 1,923 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,508 (CHF 331) | CHF 1,399 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,065 (CHF 59) | CHF 154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,143 (CHF 33) | CHF 45 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨18,000 (CHF 518) | CHF 558 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,957 (CHF 143) | CHF 170 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨282 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨160 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 29 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 3% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,287 (CHF 95) | CHF 115 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,256 (CHF 65) | CHF 51 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,505 (CHF 130) | CHF 131 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,065 (CHF 117) | CHF 187 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,235,880 (CHF 35,534) | CHF 27,410 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨52 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.86 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (CHF 59) | CHF 87 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 15 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (CHF 17) | CHF 31 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (CHF 34) | CHF 120 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (CHF 8) | CHF 6 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.72 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.62 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.27 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 3.47 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (CHF 35) | CHF 70 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (CHF 34) | CHF 132 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (CHF 51) | CHF 110 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (CHF 852) | CHF 518 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.94 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (CHF 53) | CHF 93 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland
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