Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (25,109 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (32,633 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (16,038 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (3,263 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (9,206 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (8,092 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (14,918 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (8,840 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (5,184 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (6,481 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (44,009 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (7,087 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (932 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 4% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (4,744,812 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (2,205,155 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (264,756 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (2,536,133 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (1,275,404 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (186,472 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (64,503 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (2,581,278 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (715,985 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (23,309 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10,000 Riels | - | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 171% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (212,567 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (290,851 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 1354% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (440,085 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (279,708 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 211% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (128,302,171 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (6,955 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (139,854 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 29% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (11,655 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (37,294 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (74,589 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (13,985 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (14,568 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (27,971 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (11,655 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (6,993 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (55,942 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Mauritius | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (93,236 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (55,942 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (93,236 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (130,531 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (27,971 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (11,655 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (16,316 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (2,330,902 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (93 Riels) | 207 Riels | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (121,207 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (22,360 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
93.236
KHR
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 118 prices entered by 15 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is about the same as in Cambodia
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