Cost of living in Taiwan compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taiwan is 42% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 NT$ (₨271) | ₨269 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 147 NT$ (₨204) | ₨350 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 128 NT$ (₨177) | ₨172 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 94 NT$ (₨131) | ₨35 | + 274% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 122 NT$ (₨168) | ₨80 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 111 NT$ (₨154) | ₨87 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 230 NT$ (₨319) | ₨160 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 133 NT$ (₨184) | ₨83 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 95 NT$ (₨131) | ₨51 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 NT$ (₨67) | ₨70 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 436 NT$ (₨603) | ₨472 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 61 NT$ (₨84) | ₨76 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 55 NT$ (₨76) | ₨10 | + 656% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Taiwan is 18% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,160 NT$ (₨63,961) | ₨50,890 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,930 NT$ (₨40,086) | ₨23,651 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,512 NT$ (₨2,095) | ₨2,840 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,869 NT$ (₨26,146) | ₨27,201 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,302 NT$ (₨18,432) | ₨13,679 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,598 NT$ (₨7,757) | ₨2,000 | + 288% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 753 NT$ (₨1,044) | ₨884 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,757 NT$ (₨20,448) | ₨27,685 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 NT$ (₨2,287) | ₨7,679 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 99 NT$ (₨137) | ₨250 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 572 NT$ (₨793) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Taiwan is 31% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,350 NT$ (₨3,256) | ₨2,280 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 972 NT$ (₨1,347) | ₨3,120 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,745 NT$ (₨2,418) | ₨4,041 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,514 NT$ (₨4,870) | ₨3,000 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Taiwan is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 917,519 NT$ (₨1,271,361) | ₨1,376,100 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 NT$ (₨43) | ₨74 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 NT$ (₨1,791) | ₨1,500 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Taiwan is 40% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 244 NT$ (₨338) | ₨125 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 244 NT$ (₨338) | ₨400 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 699 NT$ (₨969) | ₨1,190 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 199 NT$ (₨276) | ₨150 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 NT$ (₨254) | ₨136 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 289 NT$ (₨401) | ₨300 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 NT$ (₨139) | ₨125 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 NT$ (₨96) | ₨52 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 NT$ (₨1,109) | ₨600 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Taiwan is 23% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Taiwan | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 NT$ (₨693) | ₨1,000 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 644 NT$ (₨893) | ₨529 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 6,000 NT$ (₨8,314) | ₨1,000 | + 731% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,243 NT$ (₨1,722) | ₨1,400 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 402 NT$ (₨557) | ₨300 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 104 NT$ (₨145) | ₨125 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 74 NT$ (₨102) | ₨175 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 8,016 NT$ (₨11,107) | ₨25,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.05 NT$ (₨7) | ₨1.00 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,192 NT$ (₨1,652) | ₨1,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 NT$ (₨178) | ₨247 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.386
MUR
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TWD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 286 prices entered by 38 different people.
Cost of living in Taiwan is 16% more expensive than in Mauritius
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