Cost of living in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 30% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 43% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨280 (42 TT$) | 53 TT$ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨242 (36 TT$) | 45 TT$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (19 TT$) | 23 TT$ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨46 (7 TT$) | 16 TT$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨84 (13 TT$) | 27 TT$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 (10 TT$) | 22 TT$ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨144 (22 TT$) | 28 TT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (10 TT$) | 35 TT$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (7 TT$) | 7 TT$ | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (10 TT$) | 19 TT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨511 (76 TT$) | 187 TT$ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨63 (9 TT$) | 14 TT$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨15 (2.30 TT$) | 8 TT$ | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 31% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨41,665 (6,224 TT$) | 8,123 TT$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,316 (3,483 TT$) | 4,797 TT$ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,293 (343 TT$) | 574 TT$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,329 (4,232 TT$) | 5,412 TT$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,838 (1,619 TT$) | 3,359 TT$ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,839 (275 TT$) | 372 TT$ | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨997 (149 TT$) | 247 TT$ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨21,909 (3,273 TT$) | 3,815 TT$ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,670 (847 TT$) | 1,085 TT$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨254 (38 TT$) | 107 TT$ | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨187 (28 TT$) | 30 TT$ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Port Louis (Mauritius) is about the same as in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,527 (527 TT$) | 352 TT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,357 (352 TT$) | 389 TT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,226 (631 TT$) | 723 TT$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,784 (565 TT$) | 621 TT$ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 19% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,268,650 (189,514 TT$) | 210,638 TT$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨58 (9 TT$) | 5.82 TT$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,786 (267 TT$) | 442 TT$ | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨809 (121 TT$) | 46 TT$ | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 42% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
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| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨202 (30 TT$) | 39 TT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨273 (41 TT$) | 170 TT$ | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨759 (113 TT$) | 300 TT$ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨172 (26 TT$) | 36 TT$ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨161 (24 TT$) | 30 TT$ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨247 (37 TT$) | 40 TT$ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨87 (13 TT$) | 13 TT$ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨84 (13 TT$) | 19 TT$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨332 (50 TT$) | 60 TT$ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Port Louis (Mauritius) is 37% cheaper than in Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Port Louis | Port of Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,476 (221 TT$) | 415 TT$ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨603 (90 TT$) | 94 TT$ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,359 (203 TT$) | 324 TT$ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,084 (311 TT$) | 774 TT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨415 (62 TT$) | 116 TT$ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨133 (20 TT$) | 31 TT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨185 (28 TT$) | 20 TT$ | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨28,835 (4,307 TT$) | 4,120 TT$ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.73 (0.41 TT$) | 1.28 TT$ | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,822 (272 TT$) | 356 TT$ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨241 (36 TT$) | 33 TT$ | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 245 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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