Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (Dinar 5.068) | Dinar 13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (Dinar 3.990) | Dinar 5.889 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (Dinar 3.085) | Dinar 3.628 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (Dinar 1.081) | Dinar 1.161 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (Dinar 1.311) | Dinar 2.191 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (Dinar 1.708) | Dinar 0.577 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.920 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (Dinar 1.372) | Dinar 1.430 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (Dinar 0.828) | Dinar 0.587 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (Dinar 1.047) | Dinar 2.909 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (Dinar 1.245) | Dinar 1.360 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (Dinar 0.540) | Dinar 0.274 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (Dinar 861) | Dinar 1,028 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (Dinar 498) | Dinar 333 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 110 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (Dinar 427) | Dinar 450 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (Dinar 314) | Dinar 250 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 29 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 25 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (Dinar 253) | Dinar 53 | + 374% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (Dinar 89) | Dinar 103 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (Dinar 4.104) | Dinar 5.986 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 5.000 | + 517% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 58 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 24 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 50 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 69 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (Dinar 9,731) | Dinar 24,304 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (Dinar 1.123) | Dinar 0.950 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (Dinar 24) | Dinar 25 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (Dinar 5.033) | Dinar 4.246 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 8 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (Dinar 3.556) | Dinar 5.838 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (Dinar 3.057) | Dinar 3.750 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (Dinar 3.799) | Dinar 4.208 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (Dinar 1.576) | Dinar 1.811 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (Dinar 1.335) | Dinar 2.312 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 3.516 | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 50 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 41 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 30 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (Dinar 4.213) | Dinar 2.000 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (Dinar 2.135) | Dinar 3.742 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (Dinar 2.492) | Dinar 4.602 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (Dinar 427) | Dinar 350 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (Dinar 0.021) | Dinar 0.091 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 50 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (Dinar 3.808) | Dinar 2.344 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 164 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.01542
JOD
/
MUR
Cost of living in Mauritius is 17% cheaper than in Jordan
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