Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 49% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨276 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨235 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨109 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨54 (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨61 (Dirham 5.20) | Dirham 7 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨61 (Dirham 5.24) | Dirham 9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 4.72 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Dirham 5.78) | Dirham 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨487 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 104 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨59 (Dirham 5.06) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (Dirham 1.68) | Dirham 4.18 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 61% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,862 (Dirham 2,986) | Dirham 7,498 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,765 (Dirham 1,950) | Dirham 4,919 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,281 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 775 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨24,377 (Dirham 2,088) | Dirham 4,832 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,383 (Dirham 975) | Dirham 3,117 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,512 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 400 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,061 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 265 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,594 (Dirham 1,849) | Dirham 1,326 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,176 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 432 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨256 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 40 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨139 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 30 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,075 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 221 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,239 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 175 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,779 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 343 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,861 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 461 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,268,360 (Dirham 108,620) | Dirham 88,241 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨49 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 2.04 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,935 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 305 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨784 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 62 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 52% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨141 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨193 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨734 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 261 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨156 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨211 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨55 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 12 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨244 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 74 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 45% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,168 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 200 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨579 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 85 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,460 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 493 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,031 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 338 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨222 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 79 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨131 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨154 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 56 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨24,797 (Dirham 2,124) | Dirham 1,783 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.86 (Dirham 0.25) | Dirham 0.61 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,264 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 287 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨232 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 4% | |
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TOTAL | - 44% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2021.
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