Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 81% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$21 (₨609) | ₨269 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$14 (₨390) | ₨350 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (₨220) | ₨172 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.32 (₨66) | ₨35 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$8 (₨240) | ₨99 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (₨214) | ₨87 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (₨248) | ₨160 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.68 (₨134) | ₨95 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.28 (₨94) | ₨56 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$5.29 (₨152) | ₨70 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$19 (₨538) | ₨472 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.58 (₨103) | ₨76 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.58 (₨74) | ₨10 | + 638% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 121% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,339 (₨95,669) | ₨50,890 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,571 (₨73,682) | ₨23,651 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$269 (₨7,704) | ₨2,840 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,312 (₨66,250) | ₨27,201 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,785 (₨51,140) | ₨13,679 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$188 (₨5,392) | ₨2,000 | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (₨2,222) | ₨692 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$662 (₨18,982) | ₨27,685 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$228 (₨6,519) | ₨7,679 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$13 (₨360) | ₨250 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$30 (₨856) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$119 (₨3,408) | ₨2,280 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$90 (₨2,570) | ₨3,120 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$160 (₨4,578) | ₨4,720 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$207 (₨5,944) | ₨3,000 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 74% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$39,774 (₨1,139,669) | ₨1,376,100 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.89 (₨83) | ₨75 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$153 (₨4,372) | ₨1,500 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 20% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (₨421) | ₨125 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$8 (₨225) | ₨400 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$74 (₨2,113) | ₨800 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$8 (₨233) | ₨150 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (₨172) | ₨156 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$7 (₨196) | ₨300 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.52 (₨101) | ₨125 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.74 (₨136) | ₨75 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$33 (₨952) | ₨600 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 115% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| New Zealand | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$75 (₨2,153) | ₨1,000 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (₨1,118) | ₨600 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$242 (₨6,942) | ₨1,000 | + 594% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$127 (₨3,635) | ₨1,400 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (₨524) | ₨300 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.70 (₨163) | ₨125 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (₨294) | ₨175 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$775 (₨22,220) | ₨25,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.36 (₨10) | ₨1.00 | + 934% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$67 (₨1,913) | ₨1,300 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$36 (₨1,036) | ₨240 | + 332% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
28.654
MUR
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,325 prices entered by 109 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 82% more expensive than in Mauritius
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