Cost of living in Mauritius compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (₩8,080) | ₩11,049 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (₩10,502) | ₩7,946 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (₩5,161) | ₩7,420 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (₩1,050) | ₩2,902 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (₩2,963) | ₩6,285 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (₩2,604) | ₩8,039 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (₩4,801) | ₩7,984 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (₩2,845) | ₩8,422 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (₩1,561) | ₩4,900 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (₩2,086) | ₩2,939 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (₩14,163) | ₩20,791 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (₩2,281) | ₩3,248 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (₩300) | ₩4,247 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (₩1,526,978) | ₩3,572,230 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (₩709,664) | ₩2,147,310 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (₩85,204) | ₩240,148 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (₩816,180) | ₩1,264,360 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (₩410,451) | ₩725,161 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (₩60,011) | ₩80,000 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨884 (₩26,511) | ₩30,234 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (₩830,708) | ₩433,362 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (₩230,419) | ₩100,000 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (₩7,501) | ₩16,029 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₩14,433 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 22% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (₩68,408) | ₩85,819 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (₩93,602) | ₩61,053 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,041 (₩121,237) | ₩96,399 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (₩90,016) | ₩148,450 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (₩41,290,274) | ₩41,804,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨74 (₩2,219) | ₩1,740 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (₩45,008) | ₩56,813 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (₩3,751) | ₩7,985 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (₩12,002) | ₩12,000 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (₩24,004) | ₩52,552 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (₩4,501) | ₩21,034 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (₩4,688) | ₩15,000 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (₩9,002) | ₩9,644 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (₩3,751) | ₩3,593 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (₩2,250) | ₩8,235 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (₩18,003) | ₩17,167 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Mauritius | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (₩30,005) | ₩34,756 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨544 (₩16,335) | ₩27,450 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (₩30,005) | ₩249,761 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (₩42,007) | ₩69,455 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (₩9,002) | ₩15,654 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (₩3,751) | ₩5,510 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (₩5,251) | ₩4,817 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (₩750,132) | ₩757,033 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (₩30) | ₩206 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (₩39,007) | ₩98,667 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨247 (₩7,409) | ₩4,500 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 406 prices entered by 96 different people.
Cost of living in Mauritius is 35% cheaper than in South Korea
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