Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 40% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 47% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨293 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨202 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨136 (AU$4.42) | AU$5.37 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.51 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (AU$2.74) | AU$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨75 (AU$2.44) | AU$8 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨184 (AU$5.98) | AU$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (AU$2.70) | AU$4.49 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (AU$1.60) | AU$3.37 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨69 (AU$2.23) | AU$5.22 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨486 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨73 (AU$2.37) | AU$3.51 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (AU$0.66) | AU$2.53 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 52% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,860 (AU$1,135) | AU$2,816 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,391 (AU$729) | AU$1,690 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,609 (AU$85) | AU$208 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨29,703 (AU$967) | AU$1,721 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,498 (AU$440) | AU$1,079 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,808 (AU$59) | AU$180 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,157 (AU$38) | AU$63 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,902 (AU$713) | AU$725 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,892 (AU$159) | AU$215 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨433 (AU$14) | AU$30 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 7% more expensive than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,052 (AU$99) | AU$93 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨1,823 (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,631 (AU$118) | AU$131 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,370 (AU$110) | AU$111 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 25% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,109,350 (AU$36,123) | AU$30,626 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨72 (AU$2.35) | AU$1.77 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,846 (AU$60) | AU$108 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨814 (AU$26) | AU$27 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 12% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨267 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨450 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,038 (AU$34) | AU$70 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨213 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨180 (AU$5.86) | AU$5.16 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨238 (AU$8) | AU$5.53 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨85 (AU$2.78) | AU$2.93 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨69 (AU$2.26) | AU$4.17 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨522 (AU$17) | AU$29 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 52% cheaper than in Cairns (Australia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port Louis | Cairns | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,447 (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨566 (AU$18) | AU$36 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (AU$44) | AU$114 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,089 (AU$68) | AU$116 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨436 (AU$14) | AU$17 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨136 (AU$4.42) | AU$5.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨180 (AU$5.85) | AU$7 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨30,145 (AU$982) | AU$720 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.01 (AU$0.10) | AU$1.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (AU$59) | AU$59 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (AU$8) | AU$30 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 99 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
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