Cost of living in Malaysia compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malaysia is 4% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM16 (₨163) | ₨269 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | RM18 (₨184) | ₨350 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (₨90) | ₨172 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (₨70) | ₨35 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM9 (₨97) | ₨99 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM6 (₨67) | ₨87 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM22 (₨229) | ₨160 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM11 (₨110) | ₨95 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.90 (₨51) | ₨56 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM13 (₨136) | ₨70 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM74 (₨773) | ₨472 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | RM4.93 (₨51) | ₨76 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.49 (₨36) | ₨10 | + 263% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Malaysia is 9% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | RM2,921 (₨30,336) | ₨50,890 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | RM2,240 (₨23,268) | ₨23,651 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM284 (₨2,954) | ₨2,840 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | RM2,069 (₨21,494) | ₨27,201 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | RM1,296 (₨13,465) | ₨13,679 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | RM965 (₨10,025) | ₨2,000 | + 401% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | RM100 (₨1,041) | ₨884 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | RM2,327 (₨24,176) | ₨27,685 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM562 (₨5,836) | ₨7,679 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM28 (₨291) | ₨250 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM36 (₨374) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Malaysia is 47% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | RM193 (₨2,002) | ₨2,280 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | RM122 (₨1,271) | ₨3,120 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM296 (₨3,079) | ₨4,041 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (₨2,555) | ₨3,000 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Malaysia is 22% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM162,896 (₨1,692,029) | ₨1,376,100 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.33 (₨24) | ₨74 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM86 (₨890) | ₨1,500 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Malaysia is 5% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM8 (₨86) | ₨125 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM16 (₨161) | ₨400 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | RM149 (₨1,543) | ₨800 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | RM44 (₨457) | ₨150 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (₨113) | ₨156 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM15 (₨152) | ₨300 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM20 (₨211) | ₨125 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM7 (₨77) | ₨75 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM30 (₨309) | ₨600 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malaysia is 19% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Malaysia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM126 (₨1,308) | ₨1,000 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM38 (₨391) | ₨544 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM211 (₨2,194) | ₨1,000 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM127 (₨1,318) | ₨1,400 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM85 (₨881) | ₨300 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM18 (₨186) | ₨125 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (₨191) | ₨175 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | RM2,145 (₨22,279) | ₨25,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (₨2.46) | ₨1.00 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM158 (₨1,641) | ₨1,300 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | RM17 (₨181) | ₨240 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 494 prices entered by 93 different people.
Cost of living in Malaysia is 11% cheaper than in Mauritius
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