Cost of living in Philippines compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Philippines is 6% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php227 (₨178) | ₨269 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php201 (₨158) | ₨350 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php129 (₨101) | ₨172 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php98 (₨77) | ₨35 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php122 (₨96) | ₨80 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php91 (₨72) | ₨87 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php197 (₨155) | ₨160 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php167 (₨131) | ₨83 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php106 (₨83) | ₨51 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php69 (₨54) | ₨70 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php512 (₨402) | ₨472 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php100 (₨78) | ₨76 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php70 (₨55) | ₨10 | + 451% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Philippines is 19% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php90,105 (₨70,732) | ₨50,890 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php45,191 (₨35,475) | ₨23,651 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,651 (₨3,651) | ₨2,840 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php30,029 (₨23,573) | ₨27,201 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php17,248 (₨13,539) | ₨13,679 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,538 (₨1,993) | ₨2,000 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,968 (₨1,545) | ₨884 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php13,226 (₨10,383) | ₨27,685 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,762 (₨4,523) | ₨7,679 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php258 (₨202) | ₨250 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php329 (₨258) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Philippines is 45% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php2,280 (₨1,789) | ₨2,280 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,644 (₨1,291) | ₨3,120 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,084 (₨3,206) | ₨4,041 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,780 (₨2,968) | ₨3,000 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Philippines is 38% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,331,570 (₨1,045,277) | ₨1,376,100 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php69 (₨54) | ₨74 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php799 (₨627) | ₨1,500 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Philippines is 60% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php400 (₨314) | ₨125 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php2,849 (₨2,236) | ₨400 | + 459% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php928 (₨729) | ₨1,190 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php215 (₨169) | ₨150 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php225 (₨177) | ₨136 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php179 (₨141) | ₨300 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php84 (₨66) | ₨125 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php105 (₨82) | ₨52 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php311 (₨244) | ₨600 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Philippines is 14% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Philippines | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php960 (₨754) | ₨1,000 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php654 (₨513) | ₨529 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php3,611 (₨2,835) | ₨1,000 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,621 (₨1,272) | ₨1,400 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php503 (₨395) | ₨300 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php171 (₨134) | ₨125 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php78 (₨61) | ₨175 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php30,000 (₨23,550) | ₨25,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (₨6) | ₨1.00 | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,765 (₨2,171) | ₨1,300 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php151 (₨119) | ₨247 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 914 prices entered by 181 different people.
Cost of living in Philippines is 7% cheaper than in Mauritius
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