Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Japan
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (¥1,050) | ¥1,050 | + 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (¥839) | ¥782 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (¥648) | ¥484 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (¥162) | ¥212 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (¥276) | ¥329 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (¥359) | ¥625 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (¥1,297) | ¥1,190 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (¥288) | ¥545 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (¥174) | ¥410 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (¥220) | ¥292 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (¥1,546) | ¥1,440 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (¥262) | ¥202 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (¥114) | ¥176 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (¥180,998) | ¥221,430 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (¥104,746) | ¥111,860 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (¥13,955) | ¥20,251 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (¥89,735) | ¥190,034 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (¥66,022) | ¥84,192 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (¥7,353) | ¥28,514 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (¥4,261) | ¥3,357 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (¥53,124) | ¥52,125 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (¥18,731) | ¥15,714 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (¥863) | ¥1,018 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (¥6,483) | ¥1,314 | + 393% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (¥6,363) | ¥8,530 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (¥7,745) | ¥4,983 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (¥10,625) | ¥9,702 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (¥7,114) | ¥11,426 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (¥2,044,986) | ¥2,882,200 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (¥236) | ¥170 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (¥5,036) | ¥9,799 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (¥1,058) | ¥1,555 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (¥2,341) | ¥2,993 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (¥4,065) | ¥6,000 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (¥747) | ¥2,084 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (¥642) | ¥842 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (¥798) | ¥600 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (¥331) | ¥192 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (¥281) | ¥191 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (¥3,511) | ¥4,236 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Mauritius | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (¥3,589) | ¥5,211 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (¥1,716) | ¥3,676 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (¥3,241) | ¥4,122 | - 21% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (¥5,582) | ¥8,391 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (¥885) | ¥961 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (¥449) | ¥499 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (¥524) | ¥656 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (¥89,735) | ¥51,754 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (¥4) | ¥52 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (¥4,214) | ¥9,018 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (¥800) | ¥564 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 779 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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