Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨60 (£1.06) | £11 | - 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨225 (£3.97) | £5.78 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨114 (£2.01) | £3.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (£0.87) | £0.86 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨78 (£1.37) | £2.57 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨59 (£1.04) | £1.89 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨141 (£2.48) | £3.76 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨55 (£0.96) | £1.93 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 (£0.75) | £0.90 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨67 (£1.18) | £1.73 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨470 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨65 (£1.14) | £1.95 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨14 (£0.24) | £0.93 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 61% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨34,876 (£615) | £1,746 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨20,534 (£362) | £1,038 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,100 (£37) | £144 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,665 (£471) | £978 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨10,203 (£180) | £809 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨1,479 (£26) | £95 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨905 (£16) | £25 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨20,089 (£354) | £318 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,343 (£77) | £75 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨258 (£4.56) | £6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨149 (£2.63) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,146 (£56) | £65 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,000 (£35) | £31 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,514 (£62) | £72 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,688 (£83) | £69 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (£26,468) | £20,789 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨47 (£0.82) | £1.18 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨940 (£17) | £81 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨408 (£7) | £3.03 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨574 (£10) | £9 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (£13) | £78 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨259 (£4.57) | £3.19 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (£4.04) | £1.48 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨251 (£4.42) | £3.31 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (£1.93) | £1.88 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (£1.91) | £1.42 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨327 (£5.77) | £14 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,888 (£33) | £30 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨606 (£11) | £18 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,207 (£21) | £136 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,474 (£44) | £55 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨768 (£14) | £9 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨171 (£3.01) | £3.09 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨222 (£3.92) | £4.51 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨39,922 (£704) | £429 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.55 (£0.08) | £0.11 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,077 (£37) | £32 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨230 (£4.06) | £12 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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