Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (£5.53) | £13 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (£4.42) | £8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (£3.42) | £4.26 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (£0.85) | £1.20 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (£1.45) | £3.63 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (£1.89) | £2.28 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (£7) | £5.34 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (£1.52) | £2.13 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (£0.92) | £0.89 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (£1.16) | £1.97 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (£1.38) | £2.36 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (£0.60) | £1.04 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (£954) | £1,997 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (£552) | £1,637 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (£74) | £229 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (£473) | £1,818 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (£348) | £1,060 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (£39) | £190 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (£22) | £26 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (£280) | £324 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (£99) | £83 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (£4.55) | £7 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (£34) | £16 | + 115% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (£34) | £73 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (£41) | £32 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (£56) | £81 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (£37) | £83 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (£10,777) | £25,126 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (£1.24) | £1.44 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (£27) | £85 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (£5.57) | £5.04 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (£12) | £8 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (£21) | £74 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (£3.94) | £4.77 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (£3.39) | £1.97 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (£4.21) | £3.78 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (£1.75) | £2.39 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (£1.48) | £1.77 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (£19) | £14 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (£19) | £40 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (£9) | £19 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (£17) | £124 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (£29) | £69 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (£4.67) | £11 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (£2.36) | £3.71 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (£2.76) | £5.75 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (£473) | £537 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (£0.02) | £0.28 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (£22) | £35 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (£4.22) | £14 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,978 prices entered by 654 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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