Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 72% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨280 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨242 (CHF 4.90) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 1.67 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (CHF 1.33) | CHF 3.66 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨144 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 11 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 3.95 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 2.65 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.01 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨511 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨63 (CHF 1.29) | CHF 2.61 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 2.79 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 78% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨41,665 (CHF 845) | CHF 3,991 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,316 (CHF 473) | CHF 3,124 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,293 (CHF 47) | CHF 160 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,329 (CHF 575) | CHF 2,486 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,838 (CHF 220) | CHF 1,680 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,839 (CHF 37) | CHF 365 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨997 (CHF 20) | CHF 50 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,909 (CHF 444) | CHF 594 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,670 (CHF 115) | CHF 116 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨254 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 13 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨187 (CHF 3.80) | CHF 25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 27% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,527 (CHF 72) | CHF 108 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,357 (CHF 48) | CHF 54 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,226 (CHF 86) | CHF 126 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,784 (CHF 77) | CHF 189 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 42% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,268,650 (CHF 25,737) | CHF 32,454 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨58 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.97 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,786 (CHF 36) | CHF 70 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨809 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨202 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (CHF 5.54) | CHF 29 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨759 (CHF 15) | CHF 125 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨172 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (CHF 3.27) | CHF 4.29 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨247 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 4.96 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨87 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.99 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 3.99 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨332 (CHF 7) | CHF 37 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,476 (CHF 30) | CHF 88 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨603 (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (CHF 28) | CHF 119 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,084 (CHF 42) | CHF 110 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (CHF 8) | CHF 24 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 4.87 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨185 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 8 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,835 (CHF 585) | CHF 589 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.73 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (CHF 37) | CHF 92 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨241 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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