Cost of living comparison
Mauritius is 15.9% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 58.6% less in Mauritius
- Groceries
-
pay 11.3% less in Mauritius
- Transportation
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pay 2.8 times more in Mauritius
- Housing
-
pay 64.2% less in Mauritius
- Childcare
-
pay 93.1% more in Mauritius
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.9% less in Mauritius
- Clothing
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pay 6.2% less in Mauritius
The cost of transportation and childcare in Mauritius are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in Mauritius. Notably, transportation and childcare are significantly more expensive in Mauritius.
If you lived in Mauritius instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 58.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$5.35
MUR244.76
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$5.02
MUR229.98
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.88
MUR40.40
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.52
MUR23.89
|
|
pay 11.3% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.69
MUR31.48
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$4.07
MUR186.47
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.02
MUR229.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.95
MUR89.14
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.54
MUR116.40
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.93
MUR42.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.76
MUR34.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.80
MUR36.64
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.29
MUR58.85
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.48
MUR22.08
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.51
MUR23.22
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.58
MUR255.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$32.50
MUR1,487.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$30,153.98
MUR1,380,449.01
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$19.99
MUR914.91
|
|
pay 64.2% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$29.67
MUR1,358.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$397.33
MUR18,189.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$305.21
MUR13,972.57
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$31.91
MUR1,461.00
|
|
pay 93.1% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$158.54
MUR7,257.96
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$3,964.93
MUR181,514.36
|
|
pay 23.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$2.23
MUR102.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.18
MUR99.89
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$5.84
MUR267.28
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$35.23
MUR1,612.65
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$5.35
MUR244.76
|
|
pay 6.2% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Mauritius
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$41.35
MUR1,892.81
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$35.68
MUR1,633.20
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$72.89
MUR3,336.90
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$61.84
MUR2,831.06
|
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