Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (€5.38) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€3.43) | €3.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (€0.70) | €1.16 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€1.97) | €2.87 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (€1.73) | €2.81 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€3.19) | €5.44 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (€1.89) | €1.62 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (€1.11) | €0.64 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (€1.39) | €1.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (€1.52) | €2.00 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (€0.20) | €0.75 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 26% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (€1,016) | €1,118 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (€472) | €652 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (€57) | €255 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (€543) | €725 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (€273) | €458 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€40) | €136 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (€14) | €16 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (€553) | €394 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (€153) | €136 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (€4.99) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 24% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (€46) | €82 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (€62) | €31 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (€94) | €84 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (€60) | €118 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (€27,479) | €22,824 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (€1.49) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (€30) | €28 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (€2.50) | €5.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (€8) | €5.94 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (€16) | €55 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (€3.00) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (€3.12) | €3.85 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (€5.99) | €5.93 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (€2.50) | €2.29 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (€1.50) | €2.45 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Mauritius | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€20) | €32 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €75 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (€5.99) | €7 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (€2.50) | €3.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (€3.49) | €4.00 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (€499) | €912 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (€0.02) | €0.18 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€26) | €38 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (€4.79) | €5.07 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 447 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Estonia
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