Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 5% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨278 (Shilling755) | Shilling675 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨206 (Shilling560) | Shilling575 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (Shilling310) | Shilling429 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (Shilling135) | Shilling100 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (Shilling212) | Shilling187 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (Shilling161) | Shilling108 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (Shilling383) | Shilling616 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (Shilling148) | Shilling270 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (Shilling116) | Shilling99 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (Shilling182) | Shilling209 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (Shilling1,279) | Shilling1,242 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (Shilling176) | Shilling172 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (Shilling37) | Shilling62 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 20% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (Shilling94,823) | Shilling119,098 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (Shilling55,829) | Shilling48,942 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (Shilling5,708) | Shilling8,499 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (Shilling72,498) | Shilling77,444 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (Shilling27,740) | Shilling49,372 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (Shilling4,022) | Shilling4,266 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (Shilling2,461) | Shilling4,262 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (Shilling54,620) | Shilling45,725 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (Shilling11,807) | Shilling11,225 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (Shilling702) | Shilling819 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (Shilling406) | Shilling340 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 135% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (Shilling8,554) | Shilling2,657 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (Shilling5,438) | Shilling2,490 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (Shilling9,554) | Shilling4,569 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (Shilling12,746) | Shilling5,990 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 42% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,305,660 (Shilling3,549,908) | Shilling1,603,200 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (Shilling127) | Shilling110 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,700 (Shilling4,622) | Shilling3,745 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (Shilling1,108) | Shilling226 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (Shilling1,562) | Shilling806 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (Shilling2,039) | Shilling2,033 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (Shilling704) | Shilling237 | + 197% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (Shilling623) | Shilling388 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (Shilling681) | Shilling329 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (Shilling297) | Shilling165 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (Shilling294) | Shilling166 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (Shilling889) | Shilling768 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 106% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (Shilling5,133) | Shilling1,954 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (Shilling1,647) | Shilling1,315 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (Shilling3,282) | Shilling2,000 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (Shilling6,727) | Shilling4,612 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (Shilling2,087) | Shilling573 | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (Shilling464) | Shilling313 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (Shilling604) | Shilling235 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (Shilling108,542) | Shilling39,326 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (Shilling12) | Shilling3.20 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (Shilling5,647) | Shilling4,303 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (Shilling625) | Shilling324 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 419 prices entered by 62 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 25% more expensive than in Kenya
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