Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United States
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 ($5.50) | $12 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 ($4.26) | $5.46 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 ($1.49) | $1.07 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 ($1.81) | $4.91 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 ($2.36) | $4.47 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 ($1.89) | $3.77 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 ($1.14) | $1.97 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 ($1.44) | $3.98 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 ($1.72) | $2.91 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 ($0.75) | $2.62 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 ($1,188) | $2,783 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 ($688) | $2,057 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 ($92) | $227 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 ($589) | $2,065 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 ($433) | $1,495 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 ($48) | $166 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 ($28) | $60 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 ($349) | $256 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 ($123) | $149 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 ($5.66) | $15 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 ($43) | $34 | + 26% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 ($42) | $56 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 ($51) | $54 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 ($70) | $107 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 ($47) | $139 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 ($13,424) | $30,168 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 ($1.55) | $0.93 | + 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 ($15) | $22 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 ($27) | $174 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 ($4.90) | $9 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 ($4.22) | $5.32 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 ($5.24) | $7 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 ($2.17) | $4.99 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 ($1.84) | $2.38 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 ($23) | $30 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 ($24) | $61 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 ($11) | $30 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 ($21) | $207 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 ($37) | $102 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 ($5.81) | $15 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 ($2.95) | $6 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 ($3.44) | $7 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 ($589) | $468 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 ($0.03) | $0.53 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 ($28) | $63 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 ($5.25) | $11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in United States
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