Cost of living in Mauritius compared to France
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨323 (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.44) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€4.21) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.05) | €1.23 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.79) | €4.59 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.33) | €3.25 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.87) | €2.61 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.13) | €1.88 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.43) | €2.03 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.70) | €2.34 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.74) | €1.24 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,175) | €1,601 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€680) | €1,353 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€91) | €201 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€583) | €1,110 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€429) | €900 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€48) | €100 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€28) | €25 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€345) | €415 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€122) | €123 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.60) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€42) | €15 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€41) | €93 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€50) | €43 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€46) | €104 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€13,276) | €27,751 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.53) | €1.89 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€33) | €60 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€7) | €3.58 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€15) | €7 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€26) | €28 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.85) | €3.65 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€4.17) | €4.10 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€5.18) | €3.26 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.15) | €3.02 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.82) | €3.09 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€23) | €20 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Mauritius | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€23) | €47 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€21) | €151 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€36) | €62 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.75) | €11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.91) | €4.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.40) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€583) | €532 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.38 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€27) | €34 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€5.20) | €11 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,764 prices entered by 261 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in France
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