Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 13 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.59 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (CHF 1.81) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (CHF 1.38) | CHF 3.86 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 3.86 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 2.88 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 2.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (CHF 11) | CHF 14 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.40 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 2.40 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (CHF 812) | CHF 2,950 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (CHF 478) | CHF 2,055 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (CHF 49) | CHF 147 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (CHF 621) | CHF 1,644 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (CHF 238) | CHF 1,242 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (CHF 34) | CHF 98 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (CHF 21) | CHF 41 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (CHF 468) | CHF 448 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (CHF 101) | CHF 112 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 30 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (CHF 73) | CHF 117 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (CHF 47) | CHF 60 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (CHF 82) | CHF 133 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (CHF 109) | CHF 173 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (CHF 30,412) | CHF 28,957 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.53 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (CHF 40) | CHF 77 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (CHF 17) | CHF 87 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.57 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 4.16 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (CHF 5.84) | CHF 4.08 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 3.51 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 3.81 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (CHF 44) | CHF 78 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (CHF 14) | CHF 36 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (CHF 28) | CHF 194 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (CHF 58) | CHF 114 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (CHF 18) | CHF 16 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.97 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (CHF 5.17) | CHF 7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (CHF 930) | CHF 473 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (CHF 0.11) | CHF 0.37 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (CHF 48) | CHF 105 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (CHF 5.36) | CHF 9 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland
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