Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (CHF 5.46) | CHF 25 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 1.66 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 7 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 3.99 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 3.53 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.30 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.90 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.31 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (CHF 0.20) | CHF 2.56 | - 92% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (CHF 1,032) | CHF 3,365 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (CHF 479) | CHF 2,532 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (CHF 58) | CHF 189 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (CHF 551) | CHF 1,896 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (CHF 277) | CHF 1,449 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (CHF 41) | CHF 97 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (CHF 14) | CHF 50 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (CHF 561) | CHF 479 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (CHF 156) | CHF 106 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 33 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (CHF 46) | CHF 105 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (CHF 63) | CHF 50 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (CHF 96) | CHF 115 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (CHF 61) | CHF 182 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (CHF 27,896) | CHF 31,210 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.05 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (CHF 30) | CHF 79 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 15 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (CHF 8) | CHF 35 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (CHF 16) | CHF 130 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (CHF 3.04) | CHF 5.29 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 4.05 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.98 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.69 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (CHF 1.52) | CHF 3.07 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (CHF 12) | CHF 50 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Mauritius | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (CHF 20) | CHF 67 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (CHF 20) | CHF 85 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (CHF 28) | CHF 113 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (CHF 507) | CHF 813 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (CHF 0.02) | CHF 0.22 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (CHF 26) | CHF 81 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 9 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland
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