Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (CI$5.96) | CI$21 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (CI$4.69) | CI$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (CI$3.63) | CI$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (CI$1.27) | CI$3.20 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (CI$1.54) | CI$5.98 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (CI$2.01) | CI$7 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (CI$7) | CI$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (CI$1.61) | CI$7 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (CI$0.97) | CI$3.63 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (CI$1.23) | CI$4.84 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (CI$9) | CI$22 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (CI$1.46) | CI$3.15 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (CI$0.63) | CI$3.40 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (CI$1,012) | CI$3,249 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (CI$586) | CI$2,749 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (CI$78) | CI$460 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (CI$502) | CI$1,927 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (CI$369) | CI$1,484 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (CI$41) | CI$329 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (CI$24) | CI$95 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (CI$297) | CI$479 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (CI$105) | CI$150 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (CI$4.82) | CI$12 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (CI$36) | CI$14 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (CI$36) | CI$45 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (CI$43) | CI$125 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (CI$59) | CI$70 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (CI$40) | CI$121 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 57% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (CI$11,439) | CI$35,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (CI$1.32) | CI$1.22 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (CI$28) | CI$83 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (CI$5.92) | CI$4.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (CI$13) | CI$8 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (CI$23) | CI$84 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (CI$4.18) | CI$5.00 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (CI$3.59) | CI$5.73 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (CI$4.47) | CI$4.00 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (CI$1.85) | CI$5.68 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (CI$1.57) | CI$1.77 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (CI$20) | CI$45 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Mauritius | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (CI$20) | CI$65 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (CI$10) | CI$30 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (CI$18) | CI$40 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (CI$31) | CI$125 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (CI$4.95) | CI$8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (CI$2.51) | CI$7 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (CI$2.93) | CI$6.00 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (CI$502) | CI$1,000 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (CI$0.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (CI$24) | CI$250 | - 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (CI$4.48) | CI$12 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 172 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 29, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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