Cost of living in Mayotte compared to United States
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Mayotte is 35% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $15 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $8 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($8) | $4.25 | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 ($1.21) | $0.88 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €10 ($12) | $2.94 | + 311% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.83) | $4.11 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 ($2.41) | $3.31 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.67 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.67 ($2.01) | $3.31 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 ($14) | $14 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 ($2.78) | $1.99 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 ($1.81) | $2.06 | - 12% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Mayotte is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,100 ($1,328) | $2,210 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,551 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 ($181) | $178 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,532 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,115 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $111 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $50 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $271 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mayotte is about the same as in United States | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $109 | - | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Mayotte is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,548 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.64 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €87 ($105) | $74 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Mayotte is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($30) | $112 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.93 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.64 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($24) | $22 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Mayotte is about the same as in United States | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($85) | $79 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.05 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 ($10) | $5.83 | + 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mayotte is 9% more expensive than in United States
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