Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (B$5.91) | B$26 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (B$8) | B$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (B$3.78) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (B$0.77) | B$6.00 | - 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (B$2.17) | B$6.00 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (B$1.90) | B$4.07 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (B$3.51) | B$5.04 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (B$2.08) | B$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (B$1.22) | B$1.32 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (B$1.53) | B$4.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (B$10) | B$15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (B$1.67) | B$4.64 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (B$0.22) | B$3.85 | - 94% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (B$1,117) | B$2,744 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (B$519) | B$1,697 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (B$62) | B$355 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (B$597) | B$2,091 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (B$300) | B$754 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (B$44) | B$219 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (B$19) | B$49 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (B$608) | B$716 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (B$169) | B$256 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (B$5.49) | B$11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (B$50) | B$100 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (B$68) | B$74 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (B$89) | B$150 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (B$66) | B$110 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (B$30,204) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (B$1.63) | B$12 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (B$33) | B$56 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (B$2.74) | B$5.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (B$9) | B$23 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (B$18) | B$114 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (B$3.29) | B$8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (B$3.43) | B$10 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (B$7) | B$14 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (B$2.74) | B$6.00 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (B$1.65) | B$8 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (B$13) | B$20 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 77% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Mauritius | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (B$22) | B$92 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (B$12) | B$60 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (B$22) | B$43 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (B$31) | B$150 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (B$7) | B$24 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (B$2.74) | B$4.88 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (B$3.84) | B$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (B$549) | B$1,200 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (B$0.02) | B$0.73 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (B$29) | B$113 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (B$5.32) | B$10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas
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