Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United States
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 ($5.63) | $11 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 ($4.35) | $5.70 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 ($1.09) | $1.06 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 ($1.85) | $4.54 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 ($2.41) | $4.56 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 ($9) | $7 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 ($1.93) | $4.44 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 ($1.17) | $2.22 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 ($1.48) | $3.02 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 ($10) | $16 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 ($1.76) | $2.93 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.76) | $2.79 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 ($1,214) | $3,010 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 ($703) | $2,308 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 ($94) | $223 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 ($602) | $2,055 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 ($443) | $1,565 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 ($49) | $149 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 ($29) | $64 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 ($356) | $293 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 ($126) | $145 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 ($5.79) | $14 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 ($43) | $30 | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 ($43) | $57 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 ($52) | $52 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 ($71) | $97 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 ($48) | $131 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 ($13,720) | $28,449 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.58) | $0.98 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 ($34) | $74 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 ($16) | $21 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 ($27) | $140 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 ($5.01) | $9 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 ($4.31) | $5.01 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 ($5.36) | $7 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 ($2.22) | $4.94 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 ($1.88) | $2.36 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 ($24) | $29 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 ($24) | $57 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 ($12) | $30 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 ($22) | $207 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 ($37) | $99 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 ($5.94) | $15 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 ($3.01) | $5.58 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 ($3.51) | $7 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 ($602) | $507 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 ($0.03) | $0.37 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 ($28) | $66 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 ($5.37) | $10 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,561 prices entered by 2,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in United States
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