Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 37% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 54% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨280 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨242 (C$7) | C$12 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (C$3.69) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (C$1.37) | C$2.45 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (C$2.48) | C$4.79 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (C$1.93) | C$4.76 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨144 (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (C$2.06) | C$5.22 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (C$1.35) | C$3.30 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (C$2.07) | C$3.67 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨511 (C$15) | C$22 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨63 (C$1.87) | C$2.14 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (C$0.45) | C$1.54 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 48% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨41,665 (C$1,228) | C$1,806 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,316 (C$687) | C$1,796 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,293 (C$68) | C$296 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,329 (C$835) | C$1,357 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,838 (C$319) | C$1,008 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,839 (C$54) | C$158 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨997 (C$29) | C$55 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,909 (C$646) | C$340 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,670 (C$167) | C$162 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨254 (C$7) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨187 (C$5.53) | C$28 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 32% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,527 (C$104) | C$63 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,357 (C$69) | C$51 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,226 (C$125) | C$115 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,784 (C$112) | C$125 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 28% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,268,650 (C$37,394) | C$30,661 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨58 (C$1.72) | C$1.51 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,786 (C$53) | C$100 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨809 (C$24) | C$35 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 40% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨202 (C$5.94) | C$12 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨759 (C$22) | C$84 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨172 (C$5.07) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (C$4.74) | C$4.65 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨247 (C$7) | C$4.77 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨87 (C$2.57) | C$3.50 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (C$2.47) | C$2.84 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨332 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 31% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,476 (C$44) | C$57 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨603 (C$18) | C$34 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (C$40) | C$165 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,084 (C$61) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (C$12) | C$11 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (C$3.92) | C$5.40 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨185 (C$5.46) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,835 (C$850) | C$640 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.73 (C$0.08) | C$0.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (C$54) | C$63 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨241 (C$7) | C$17 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 256 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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