Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Kuwait
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (Dinar 1.799) | Dinar 2.839 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (Dinar 2.338) | Dinar 2.251 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (Dinar 1.149) | Dinar 0.816 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (Dinar 0.234) | Dinar 0.504 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (Dinar 0.659) | Dinar 1.065 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (Dinar 0.580) | Dinar 0.475 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (Dinar 1.069) | Dinar 1.080 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (Dinar 0.633) | Dinar 0.726 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (Dinar 0.371) | Dinar 0.508 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (Dinar 0.464) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (Dinar 3.153) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (Dinar 0.508) | Dinar 0.629 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (Dinar 0.067) | Dinar 0.232 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (Dinar 340) | Dinar 623 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (Dinar 158) | Dinar 416 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 33 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (Dinar 182) | Dinar 341 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 312 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 69 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (Dinar 5.901) | Dinar 9 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (Dinar 185) | Dinar 100 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (Dinar 1.670) | Dinar 3.265 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 7% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 17 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 32 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 36 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 10% more expensive than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (Dinar 9,191) | Dinar 5,958 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (Dinar 0.497) | Dinar 0.108 | + 360% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 14 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (Dinar 0.835) | Dinar 1.370 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (Dinar 2.672) | Dinar 8 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (Dinar 5.343) | Dinar 21 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (Dinar 1.002) | Dinar 3.500 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (Dinar 1.044) | Dinar 1.287 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Dinar 2.004) | Dinar 1.000 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (Dinar 0.835) | Dinar 0.495 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 2.500 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (Dinar 4.007) | Dinar 4.049 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Kuwait | ||||
| Mauritius | Kuwait | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (Dinar 3.636) | Dinar 8 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 23 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 22 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (Dinar 2.004) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (Dinar 0.835) | Dinar 1.711 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (Dinar 1.169) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 124 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (Dinar 0.007) | Dinar 0.041 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨242 (Dinar 1.619) | Dinar 0.992 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00668
KWD
/
MUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 414 prices entered by 109 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 27% cheaper than in Kuwait
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