Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (£4.92) | £13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (£3.14) | £3.44 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (£0.64) | £1.11 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (£1.80) | £3.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (£1.58) | £1.92 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (£2.92) | £4.23 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (£1.73) | £2.00 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (£0.95) | £0.94 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (£1.27) | £1.72 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (£9) | £8 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (£1.39) | £2.25 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (£0.18) | £1.11 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (£929) | £2,042 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (£432) | £1,348 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (£52) | £218 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (£497) | £1,159 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (£250) | £817 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (£37) | £133 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (£16) | £26 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (£505) | £306 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (£140) | £93 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (£4.56) | £6 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (£42) | £63 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (£57) | £32 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (£74) | £68 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (£55) | £70 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (£25,123) | £25,545 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (£1.35) | £1.52 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (£27) | £91 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (£2.28) | £4.12 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (£7) | £11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (£15) | £112 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (£2.74) | £3.78 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (£2.85) | £1.71 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (£5.48) | £3.49 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (£2.28) | £2.13 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (£1.37) | £1.81 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£18) | £37 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (£10) | £19 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (£18) | £153 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (£26) | £58 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (£5.48) | £10 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (£2.28) | £3.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (£3.19) | £4.90 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (£456) | £412 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (£0.02) | £0.10 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (£24) | £34 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (£4.51) | £13 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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