Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Italy
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨323 (€7) | €17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.43) | €10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€4.20) | €5.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.05) | €1.44 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.79) | €3.71 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.33) | €2.75 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.87) | €2.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.13) | €1.83 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.43) | €1.66 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.70) | €2.25 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.74) | €1.29 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,173) | €1,701 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€679) | €1,160 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€90) | €163 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€581) | €1,054 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€428) | €792 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€48) | €107 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€28) | €24 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€344) | €323 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€121) | €127 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.59) | €6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€42) | €11 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€41) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€50) | €37 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€69) | €97 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€46) | €130 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€13,252) | €30,939 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.53) | €1.88 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€33) | €38 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€26) | €99 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.84) | €5.81 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€4.16) | €3.65 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€5.17) | €3.40 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.15) | €2.58 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.82) | €2.73 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€23) | €18 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Mauritius | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€23) | €40 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€11) | €19 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€21) | €91 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€36) | €80 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.74) | €9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.91) | €1.94 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.39) | €5.03 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€581) | €688 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.35 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€27) | €53 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€5.19) | €5.86 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,386 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 30% cheaper than in Italy
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