Cost of living in Mauritius compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 49% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (SGD $11) | SGD $10 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (SGD $5.26) | SGD $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (SGD $1.07) | SGD $3.81 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (SGD $3.02) | SGD $5.30 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (SGD $2.66) | SGD $3.72 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (SGD $4.89) | SGD $16 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (SGD $2.90) | SGD $5.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (SGD $1.59) | SGD $4.20 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (SGD $2.13) | SGD $5.80 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (SGD $14) | SGD $43 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (SGD $2.33) | SGD $3.26 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (SGD $0.31) | SGD $3.25 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 75% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (SGD $1,557) | SGD $6,335 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (SGD $724) | SGD $4,697 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (SGD $87) | SGD $276 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (SGD $832) | SGD $4,640 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (SGD $418) | SGD $3,300 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (SGD $61) | SGD $181 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (SGD $27) | SGD $44 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (SGD $847) | SGD $746 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (SGD $235) | SGD $189 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 15% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (SGD $70) | SGD $105 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (SGD $95) | SGD $58 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (SGD $124) | SGD $143 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (SGD $92) | SGD $157 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (SGD $42,096) | SGD $157,690 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (SGD $2.26) | SGD $3.02 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (SGD $46) | SGD $129 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (SGD $3.82) | SGD $13 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (SGD $12) | SGD $38 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (SGD $24) | SGD $73 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (SGD $4.59) | SGD $13 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (SGD $4.78) | SGD $5.45 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (SGD $9) | SGD $19 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (SGD $3.82) | SGD $3.73 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (SGD $2.29) | SGD $5.22 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (SGD $18) | SGD $48 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 65% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Mauritius | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (SGD $31) | SGD $77 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (SGD $17) | SGD $31 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (SGD $31) | SGD $216 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (SGD $43) | SGD $152 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (SGD $9) | SGD $23 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (SGD $3.82) | SGD $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (SGD $5.35) | SGD $12 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (SGD $765) | SGD $922 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (SGD $0.03) | SGD $0.31 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (SGD $40) | SGD $189 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (SGD $8) | SGD $16 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 64% cheaper than in Singapore
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