Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (€1.24) | €15 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (€4.64) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (€2.36) | €5.24 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (€1.02) | €1.36 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (€1.61) | €4.21 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (€1.22) | €3.46 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (€2.90) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (€1.13) | €2.98 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (€0.88) | €2.14 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (€1.38) | €2.06 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (€1.33) | €1.95 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (€0.28) | €1.79 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 69% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (€720) | €2,240 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (€424) | €1,813 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (€43) | €205 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (€550) | €1,408 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (€211) | €1,148 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (€31) | €173 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (€19) | €42 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (€415) | €585 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (€90) | €176 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (€5.33) | €13 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (€3.08) | €17 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 16% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€41) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (€73) | €100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (€97) | €192 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 19% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (€30,958) | €21,399 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (€0.96) | €1.24 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (€19) | €42 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €3.36 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (€15) | €46 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.35) | €4.55 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.73) | €3.18 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (€5.17) | €3.44 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.26) | €2.55 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.23) | €1.73 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €21 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 36% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (€39) | €36 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €250 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (€51) | €53 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (€3.52) | €3.90 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (€4.58) | €3.79 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€824) | €519 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.09) | €0.89 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€43) | €33 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (€4.75) | €6 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 366 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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