Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (kr42) | kr135 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (kr55) | kr86 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (kr27) | kr40 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (kr5.52) | kr13 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨80 (kr13) | kr38 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (kr14) | kr30 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (kr25) | kr50 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨83 (kr13) | kr20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (kr8) | kr13 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (kr11) | kr13 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (kr74) | kr83 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (kr12) | kr20 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (kr1.58) | kr21 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (kr8,020) | kr18,498 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (kr3,727) | kr13,760 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (kr447) | kr1,411 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (kr4,287) | kr11,844 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (kr2,156) | kr8,746 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (kr315) | kr989 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (kr139) | kr231 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (kr4,363) | kr2,807 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (kr1,210) | kr525 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (kr39) | kr74 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr249 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 7% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (kr359) | kr794 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (kr492) | kr342 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (kr637) | kr744 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (kr473) | kr1,104 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (kr216,854) | kr304,123 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (kr12) | kr14 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (kr236) | kr594 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (kr20) | kr36 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (kr63) | kr138 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,190 (kr188) | kr485 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (kr24) | kr44 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨136 (kr21) | kr24 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (kr47) | kr25 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (kr20) | kr19 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (kr8) | kr15 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (kr95) | kr256 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 57% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Mauritius | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (kr158) | kr420 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (kr83) | kr245 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (kr158) | kr859 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (kr221) | kr769 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (kr47) | kr109 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (kr20) | kr43 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (kr28) | kr51 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (kr3,940) | kr5,211 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (kr0.16) | kr1.05 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (kr205) | kr284 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (kr39) | kr59 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 50% cheaper than in Denmark
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