Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Dinar 4.153) | Dinar 8 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Dinar 5.398) | Dinar 5.375 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Dinar 2.653) | Dinar 2.665 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Dinar 0.540) | Dinar 1.120 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Dinar 1.523) | Dinar 1.606 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Dinar 1.339) | Dinar 0.611 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Dinar 2.467) | Dinar 3.323 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Dinar 1.462) | Dinar 1.349 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (Dinar 0.857) | Dinar 0.529 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Dinar 1.072) | Dinar 3.595 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Dinar 1.172) | Dinar 1.066 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Dinar 0.154) | Dinar 0.279 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Dinar 785) | Dinar 646 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Dinar 365) | Dinar 358 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 56 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Dinar 419) | Dinar 485 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Dinar 211) | Dinar 236 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 29 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Dinar 427) | Dinar 172 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Dinar 118) | Dinar 103 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Dinar 3.855) | Dinar 5.986 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 5.061 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 49 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 54 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 62 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Dinar 46) | Dinar 59 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Dinar 21,222) | Dinar 21,803 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dinar 1.147) | Dinar 1.046 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 15% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Dinar 1.928) | Dinar 2.699 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 8 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Dinar 2.313) | Dinar 5.838 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Dinar 2.410) | Dinar 2.893 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Dinar 4.627) | Dinar 3.658 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Dinar 1.928) | Dinar 1.811 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 1.157) | Dinar 2.135 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Mauritius | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 32 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 19 | - 50% | |
| 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 | ₨1,400 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 49 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Dinar 4.627) | Dinar 6 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Dinar 1.928) | Dinar 3.742 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Dinar 2.699) | Dinar 5.588 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Dinar 386) | Dinar 273 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Dinar 0.015) | Dinar 0.100 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 52 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (Dinar 3.698) | Dinar 2.608 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01542
JOD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 795 prices entered by 61 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Jordan
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