Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 56% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨233 (€4.75) | €19 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨219 (€4.46) | €10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (€3.51) | €5.50 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (€0.71) | €1.19 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (€2.01) | €3.01 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨70 (€1.43) | €3.51 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (€3.26) | €9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (€2.45) | €2.52 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (€0.75) | €1.49 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨60 (€1.22) | €1.91 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨500 (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.66) | €1.47 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (€0.20) | €2.84 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 75% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,791 (€587) | €2,562 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨13,834 (€282) | €2,204 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,000 (€41) | €300 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,000 (€611) | €1,599 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,000 (€245) | €1,297 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (€41) | €617 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨300 (€6) | €52 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,000 (€815) | €474 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,000 (€122) | €152 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (€5.10) | €4.50 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 12% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 (€102) | €102 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (€61) | €123 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (€32,610) | €28,825 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (€1.51) | €1.61 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (€19) | €56 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (€12) | €8 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (€10) | €39 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (€5.28) | €2.99 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (€4.67) | €4.04 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨120 (€2.45) | €1.45 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (€2.23) | €1.44 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (€2.21) | €1.32 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (€7) | €33 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Mauritius | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (€20) | €33 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (€12) | €24 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (€25) | €76 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,000 (€61) | €85 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨250 (€5.10) | €7 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨100 (€2.04) | €3.61 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨150 (€3.06) | €5.02 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (€814) | €150 | + 442% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (€0.09) | €0.09 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (€42) | €48 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨235 (€4.78) | €5.81 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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