- Cost of Living
- Mauritius
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨313 (CHF 9) | CHF 25 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨225 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨74 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 1.76 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨123 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.65 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨223 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨59 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 3.82 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.89 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨78 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.48 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨394 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨53 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 2.43 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨25 (CHF 0.74) | CHF 2.46 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨51,939 (CHF 1,517) | CHF 2,960 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨27,688 (CHF 809) | CHF 2,441 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,035 (CHF 118) | CHF 182 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,063 (CHF 790) | CHF 1,802 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨17,655 (CHF 516) | CHF 1,506 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,892 (CHF 84) | CHF 129 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,283 (CHF 37) | CHF 45 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨21,124 (CHF 617) | CHF 540 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,950 (CHF 145) | CHF 181 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨331 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨132 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 29 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 1% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,800 (CHF 82) | CHF 117 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,200 (CHF 64) | CHF 52 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,745 (CHF 139) | CHF 132 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,800 (CHF 111) | CHF 191 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,238,760 (CHF 36,175) | CHF 28,327 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨50 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 1.83 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,054 (CHF 60) | CHF 86 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 13 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨575 (CHF 17) | CHF 34 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (CHF 35) | CHF 130 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨280 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.84 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨218 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.82 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨61 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.28 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨102 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 3.74 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨278 (CHF 8) | CHF 47 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,217 (CHF 36) | CHF 70 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨524 (CHF 15) | CHF 37 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,167 (CHF 34) | CHF 133 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,784 (CHF 52) | CHF 112 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨233 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (CHF 3.65) | CHF 5.29 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨130 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨29,649 (CHF 866) | CHF 531 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.38 (CHF 0.13) | CHF 0.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,839 (CHF 54) | CHF 92 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨238 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,480 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland
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