Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 ($b42) | $b52 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 ($b54) | $b42 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 ($b27) | $b14 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 ($b5.41) | $b7 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 ($b15) | $b11 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 ($b13) | $b5.90 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 ($b25) | $b22 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 ($b15) | $b10 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 ($b9) | $b8 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 ($b11) | $b11 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 ($b73) | $b51 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 ($b12) | $b11 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 ($b1.55) | $b2.81 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 ($b7,873) | $b3,398 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 ($b3,659) | $b2,357 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 ($b439) | $b266 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 ($b4,208) | $b2,587 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 ($b2,116) | $b1,699 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 ($b309) | $b172 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 ($b107) | $b170 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 ($b4,283) | $b2,224 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 ($b1,188) | $b990 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 ($b39) | $b51 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $b23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 ($b353) | $b348 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 ($b483) | $b268 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 ($b730) | $b550 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 ($b464) | $b440 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 ($b212,898) | $b94,282 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($b12) | $b3.75 | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 ($b232) | $b183 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 ($b19) | $b37 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 ($b62) | $b67 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 ($b124) | $b198 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 ($b23) | $b49 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 ($b24) | $b26 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 ($b46) | $b29 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 ($b19) | $b8 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 ($b12) | $b13 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 ($b93) | $b67 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 4% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Mauritius | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 ($b155) | $b86 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 ($b93) | $b78 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 ($b155) | $b147 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 ($b217) | $b177 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 ($b46) | $b40 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 ($b19) | $b25 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 ($b27) | $b20 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 ($b3,868) | $b2,750 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 ($b0.15) | $b1.21 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 ($b201) | $b304 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 ($b37) | $b16 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.15471
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,490 prices entered by 120 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia
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