Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (1,236 G$) | 1,392 G$ | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (1,607 G$) | 1,545 G$ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (790 G$) | 600 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (161 G$) | 483 G$ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (453 G$) | 600 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (398 G$) | 398 G$ | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (735 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (435 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (255 G$) | 253 G$ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (319 G$) | 360 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (2,167 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (349 G$) | 508 G$ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (46 G$) | 278 G$ | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (233,628 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (108,579 G$) | 139,558 G$ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (13,036 G$) | 13,892 G$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (124,876 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (62,799 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (9,182 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (4,056 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (127,099 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (35,254 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (1,148 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 593 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (10,467 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (14,321 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (18,549 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (13,772 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 37% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (6,317,431 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (341 G$) | 218 G$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (6,886 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 22% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (574 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (1,836 G$) | 600 G$ | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (3,673 G$) | 4,212 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (689 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (717 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (1,377 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (574 G$) | 828 G$ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (344 G$) | 480 G$ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (2,754 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Mauritius | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (4,591 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (2,499 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (4,591 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (6,427 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (1,377 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (574 G$) | 709 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (803 G$) | 360 G$ | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (114,771 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 665% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (4.59 G$) | 10 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (5,968 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (1,101 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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GYD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 174 prices entered by 12 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in Guyana
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