Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United States
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 ($5.93) | $19 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 ($3.79) | $5.78 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 ($0.77) | $1.08 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 ($2.17) | $4.96 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 ($1.91) | $4.69 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 ($3.52) | $7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 ($2.09) | $4.68 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 ($1.22) | $2.52 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 ($1.53) | $3.05 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 ($1.67) | $2.76 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 ($0.22) | $3.00 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 ($1,120) | $2,844 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 ($521) | $2,149 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 ($63) | $222 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 ($599) | $1,889 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 ($301) | $1,445 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 ($44) | $150 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 ($19) | $64 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 ($610) | $299 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 ($169) | $137 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 ($5.50) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 ($50) | $54 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 ($69) | $45 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 ($89) | $93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 ($66) | $119 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 ($30,297) | $27,977 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 ($1.64) | $1.05 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 ($33) | $79 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 ($2.75) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 ($18) | $139 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 ($3.30) | $8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 ($3.44) | $4.83 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 ($2.75) | $4.78 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 ($1.65) | $2.24 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritius | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 ($22) | $55 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 ($12) | $28 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 ($22) | $200 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 ($31) | $89 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 ($2.75) | $5.19 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 ($3.85) | $6 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 ($550) | $563 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 ($29) | $55 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 ($5.34) | $10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in United States
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