Cost of living in Port Louis, Mauritius

Summary of cost of living in Port Louis

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨116,574
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨53,452
  • Port Louis is the most expensive city in Africa (1 out of 5)
  • Cost of living in Port Louis is cheaper than in 84% of cities in the World (191 out of 228)
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List of prices in Port Louis
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨280
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨242
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨125
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨46
12 eggs, large ₨84
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨65
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨144
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨70
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨46
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨70
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨511
2 liters of coca-cola ₨68
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨15
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨41,665
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨23,316
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨2,293
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨28,329
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨10,838
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨1,839
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨1,062
40” flat screen tv ₨21,909
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨5,670
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨254
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨187
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,527
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨2,357
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨3,834
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨3,784
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨1,268,650
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨67
Monthly ticket public transport ₨1,786
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨809
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨202
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨273
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨759
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨172
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨161
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨247
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨87
Tube of toothpaste ₨84
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨332
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,476
2 tickets to the movies ₨571
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨1,359
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,084
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨415
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨133
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨185
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨28,835
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨2.73
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,822
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨242
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 99 prices entered by 10 different people.
Latest price update: June 08, 2023

Port Louis position in our World Ranking

the world
191st
out of 228
africa
1st
out of 5

Cheapest and most expensive products in Port Louis compared to other cities:

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