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Cost of Living in Mauritius

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Food Price in Rs
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 MUR
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 MUR
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 MUR
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 MUR
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 MUR
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 MUR
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 MUR
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 MUR
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 MUR
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 MUR
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 MUR
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 MUR
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 MUR
1.5 kg Sugar 10 MUR
2 liter cooking oil 20 MUR
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 MUR
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 MUR
1 liter milk 8.50 MUR
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 MUR
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 MUR
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 MUR
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 MUR
House Cleaning fee per day 105 MUR
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 MUR
Original branded Electric Fans 200 MUR
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 MUR
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 MUR
Single bed Blankets 120 MUR
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 MUR
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 MUR
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 MUR
Men's haircut 40 MUR
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 MUR
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 MUR
1 month of gym subscription. 105 MUR
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 MUR
Unisex Loris perfume 30 MUR
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 MUR
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 MUR
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 MUR
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 MUR
Go carting 30mins 120 MUR
Movie House 3d cinema 30 MUR
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 MUR
Photo shoot 120 MUR
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 MUR
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 MUR
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 MUR
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 MUR
Spalding Basketball 200 MUR
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 MUR
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 MUR
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 MUR
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 MUR
1 day rent a car cost 140 MUR
Driver’s license 2300 MUR
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 MUR
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 MUR
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 MUR
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 MUR
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 MUR
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 MUR

This is a 2020 breakdown of the estimated cost of living in Mauritius:

Feeding:

  • A normal meal for one - *Rs 200 – Rs 280 (depending on the restaurant)
  • Grocery store shopping - Rs 1,000 – Rs 2,500 (for one month)

Accommodation:

  • Rent for a two-bedroom within the city center - Rs 30,000 – Rs 36,000 (a month)
  • Rent for a two-bedroom outside the city center - Rs 15,000 – Rs 20,000 ( a month)
  • Rent for a one-bedroom (studio) within the city center - Rs 21,000 – Rs 26,000 (a month)
  • Rent for a one-bedroom (studio) outside the city center - Rs 8,000 – 10,000 (a month)

Utilities:

  • Electricity, Heating, Gas - Rs 1,500 (per month)
  • Wireless internet - Rs 900 (per month)
  • Housekeeping - Rs 150 (per service)

Transportation:

  • Public transport - Rs 4,000 (per month)
  • Entertainment:
  • Movie tickets - Rs 300
  • Nightlife - Rs 1,500

*Rs = Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

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