Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨329 (€6) | €25 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨259 (€5.08) | €12 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (€3.93) | €4.00 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨70 (€1.38) | €1.09 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨85 (€1.67) | €2.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨111 (€2.17) | €2.26 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨400 (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (€1.75) | €2.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (€1.05) | €2.00 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨68 (€1.33) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨477 (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨81 (€1.58) | €2.00 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (€0.69) | €1.50 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 18% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨55,840 (€1,096) | €1,630 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,316 (€634) | €1,464 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,305 (€85) | €93 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,684 (€543) | €1,093 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,369 (€400) | €739 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,268 (€45) | €69 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,315 (€26) | €15 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨16,389 (€322) | €392 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,779 (€113) | €120 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨266 (€5.22) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (€39) | €12 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 11% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,963 (€39) | €80 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,389 (€47) | €30 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,278 (€64) | €100 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,195 (€43) | €120 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is about the same as in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨630,907 (€12,385) | €26,952 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (€1.43) | €1.34 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,554 (€30) | €21 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 9% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨326 (€6) | €12 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨722 (€14) | €20 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,254 (€25) | €15 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨231 (€4.53) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨198 (€3.89) | €3.00 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨246 (€4.84) | €3.26 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨102 (€2.01) | €2.87 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (€1.70) | €2.50 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,083 (€21) | €15 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Mauritius | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,107 (€22) | €60 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨529 (€10) | €21 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (€20) | €80 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,722 (€34) | €100 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨273 (€5.36) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (€2.72) | €3.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨162 (€3.17) | €3.26 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨27,684 (€543) | €634 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.36 (€0.03) | €0.54 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (€26) | €54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (€4.85) | €5.90 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in Malta
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