Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 29% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (€7) | €15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.13) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€3.96) | €3.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (€1.39) | €1.11 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.68) | €2.50 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.19) | €3.16 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €5.56 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.76) | €1.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.06) | €0.77 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.34) | €1.48 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.60) | €2.11 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.69) | €0.88 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,106) | €1,355 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€640) | €803 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€85) | €286 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€548) | €731 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€404) | €562 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€45) | €164 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€26) | €17 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€325) | €347 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€114) | €194 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.27) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€40) | €19 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€39) | €87 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€47) | €35 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€65) | €97 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€43) | €130 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€12,499) | €33,491 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.44) | €1.71 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€31) | €29 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€25) | €71 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.57) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€3.93) | €6 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€4.88) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.02) | €3.07 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.71) | €3.92 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€22) | €42 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€10) | €24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €80 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€34) | €88 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.41) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.74) | €4.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.20) | €4.99 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€548) | €700 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.04 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€26) | €53 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€4.89) | €5.49 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 419 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Estonia
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