Cost of living in Austria compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 105% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨702) | ₨233 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨450) | ₨219 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (₨281) | ₨172 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (₨65) | ₨35 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.61 (₨275) | ₨99 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (₨154) | ₨70 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (₨293) | ₨160 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (₨109) | ₨120 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 (₨119) | ₨37 | + 221% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₨53) | ₨60 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨329) | ₨500 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (₨113) | ₨81 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (₨81) | ₨10 | + 711% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 148% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,592 (₨78,123) | ₨28,791 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (₨49,882) | ₨13,834 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €543 (₨26,652) | ₨2,000 | + 1233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €832 (₨40,845) | ₨30,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €691 (₨33,922) | ₨12,000 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €164 (₨8,062) | ₨2,000 | + 303% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨1,500) | ₨300 | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (₨16,564) | ₨40,000 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (₨7,460) | ₨6,000 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (₨589) | ₨250 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨658) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 37% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (₨4,838) | ₨2,000 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨2,255) | ₨2,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (₨4,515) | ₨5,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (₨6,198) | ₨3,000 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 31% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,513 (₨1,202,755) | ₨1,600,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (₨92) | ₨74 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (₨2,163) | ₨940 | + 130% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 47% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (₨278) | ₨408 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨338) | ₨574 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €152 (₨7,448) | ₨500 | + 1390% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨245) | ₨259 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (₨151) | ₨229 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (₨149) | ₨120 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (₨104) | ₨109 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (₨102) | ₨108 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨984) | ₨327 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 5% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Austria | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨2,212) | ₨1,000 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨1,096) | ₨600 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨2,453) | ₨1,207 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨2,878) | ₨3,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨515) | ₨250 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (₨203) | ₨100 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (₨197) | ₨150 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (₨24,484) | ₨39,922 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨3.71) | ₨4.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (₨1,513) | ₨2,077 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.84 (₨287) | ₨235 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 369 prices entered by 61 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 68% more expensive than in Mauritius
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