Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Mauritius is 9% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨324 (3,148 KZT) | 3,535 KZT | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (2,514 KZT) | 2,948 KZT | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (1,943 KZT) | 1,231 KZT | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (486 KZT) | 640 KZT | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨85 (826 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (1,076 KZT) | 1,132 KZT | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (3,886 KZT) | 2,279 KZT | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (864 KZT) | 579 KZT | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (522 KZT) | 230 KZT | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (659 KZT) | 387 KZT | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (4,633 KZT) | 3,808 KZT | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (784 KZT) | 746 KZT | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (340 KZT) | 280 KZT | + 22% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Mauritius is 41% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (542,521 KZT) | 479,512 KZT | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (313,965 KZT) | 244,828 KZT | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (41,829 KZT) | 24,924 KZT | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (268,970 KZT) | 275,524 KZT | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (197,895 KZT) | 207,812 KZT | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (22,039 KZT) | 15,689 KZT | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (12,772 KZT) | 4,275 KZT | + 199% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (159,232 KZT) | 150,280 KZT | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (56,144 KZT) | 127,397 KZT | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (2,585 KZT) | 9,618 KZT | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (19,431 KZT) | 4,151 KZT | + 368% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (19,073 KZT) | 20,615 KZT | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (23,214 KZT) | 17,815 KZT | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (31,847 KZT) | 45,965 KZT | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (21,323 KZT) | 66,270 KZT | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Mauritius is 38% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (6,129,622 KZT) | 14,851,400 KZT | - 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (707 KZT) | 257 KZT | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (15,095 KZT) | 5,657 KZT | + 167% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mauritius is 6% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (3,170 KZT) | 3,533 KZT | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (7,016 KZT) | 4,577 KZT | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (12,183 KZT) | 8,742 KZT | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (2,240 KZT) | 1,252 KZT | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (1,926 KZT) | 3,279 KZT | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (2,393 KZT) | 1,854 KZT | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (993 KZT) | 726 KZT | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (841 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (10,524 KZT) | 4,652 KZT | + 126% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
Mauritius | Kazakhstan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (10,759 KZT) | 11,971 KZT | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (5,143 KZT) | 4,581 KZT | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (9,716 KZT) | 16,414 KZT | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (16,731 KZT) | 23,135 KZT | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (2,654 KZT) | 2,785 KZT | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (1,345 KZT) | 1,650 KZT | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (1,570 KZT) | 1,215 KZT | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (268,970 KZT) | 382,786 KZT | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (13 KZT) | 25 KZT | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (12,630 KZT) | 18,939 KZT | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (2,399 KZT) | 849 KZT | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 457 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
9.716
KZT
/
MUR
Cost of living in Mauritius is 16% more expensive than in Kazakhstan
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