Cost of living in Mauritius compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritius is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨269 (£4.96) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨350 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 (£3.17) | £3.51 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨35 (£0.64) | £0.93 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 (£1.82) | £2.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (£1.60) | £2.09 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨160 (£2.95) | £4.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (£1.75) | £2.06 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (£1.02) | £0.79 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨70 (£1.28) | £1.75 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨472 (£9) | £8 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨76 (£1.40) | £2.05 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨10 (£0.18) | £0.92 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Mauritius is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨50,890 (£937) | £2,151 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,651 (£436) | £1,516 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,840 (£52) | £195 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,201 (£501) | £1,220 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨13,679 (£252) | £1,039 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,000 (£37) | £126 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨692 (£13) | £25 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,685 (£510) | £278 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,679 (£141) | £85 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (£4.60) | £6 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £13 | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritius is 31% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,280 (£42) | £66 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,120 (£57) | £32 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,720 (£87) | £74 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (£55) | £72 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritius is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,376,100 (£25,340) | £23,492 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (£1.37) | £1.71 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,500 (£28) | £97 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritius is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨125 (£2.30) | £3.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨400 (£7) | £10 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨800 (£15) | £81 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨150 (£2.76) | £2.65 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (£2.88) | £1.71 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (£5.52) | £3.56 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨125 (£2.30) | £2.10 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (£1.38) | £1.56 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨600 (£11) | £15 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritius is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Mauritius | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£18) | £34 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (£11) | £21 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,000 (£18) | £115 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,400 (£26) | £61 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (£5.52) | £9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨125 (£2.30) | £3.23 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨175 (£3.22) | £5.15 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨25,000 (£460) | £473 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.00 (£0.02) | £0.13 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,300 (£24) | £38 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨240 (£4.42) | £13 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mauritius is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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