Cost of living in Tamarin
compared to
Cost of living in Tamarin vs. Mauritius overall average
Tamarin is 1.3% cheaper than Mauritius overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.6% more in Tamarin
- Groceries
-
pay 7.1% less in Tamarin
- Transportation
-
pay 22.2% less in Tamarin
- Housing
-
pay 9.1% more in Tamarin
- Childcare
-
pay 14.6% less in Tamarin
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.7% more in Tamarin
- Clothing
-
pay 19.3% more in Tamarin
The cost of clothing, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Tamarin are more expensive than in Mauritius. Expenses including transportation, childcare, and groceries are lower in Tamarin.
Tamarin Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.88
MUR274.65
|
$3.21
-
$19.25
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.35
MUR249.68
|
$4.28
-
$6.42
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.86
MUR39.95
|
$0.75
-
$1.20
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
MUR25.59
|
$0.43
-
$0.96
|
Tamarin - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.37
MUR17.48
|
$0.21
-
$1.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
MUR124.84
|
$1.92
-
$3.42
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.26
MUR245.74
|
$3.89
-
$6.96
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.60
MUR74.90
|
$1.03
-
$2.57
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.94
MUR137.41
|
$1.21
-
$3.88
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
MUR45.30
|
$0.49
-
$1.16
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.82
MUR38.35
|
$0.49
-
$1.94
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.82
MUR38.51
|
$0.47
-
$2.43
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.37
MUR63.99
|
$0.97
-
$2.13
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.44
MUR20.39
|
$0.19
-
$0.73
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.44
MUR20.39
|
$0.24
-
$1.07
|
Tamarin - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.71
MUR220.15
|
$4.10
-
$6.07
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$10.69
MUR499.36
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,801.54
MUR1,298,331.85
|
$25,662.96
-
$39,777.59
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.32
MUR948.78
|
$12.77
-
$32.08
|
Tamarin - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.59
MUR1,148.52
|
$17.11
-
$42.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$481.18
MUR22,471.13
|
$320.79
-
$641.57
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$374.25
MUR17,477.54
|
$320.79
-
$427.72
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$35.02
MUR1,635.64
|
$17.99
-
$81.77
|
Tamarin - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$147.56
MUR6,891.15
|
$74.85
-
$314.37
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,079.56
MUR143,815.22
|
$3,079.56
-
$3,079.56
|
Tamarin - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.60
MUR74.90
|
$1.28
-
$6.42
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.22
MUR103.76
|
$0.64
-
$3.85
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.52
MUR304.61
|
$5.35
-
$7.49
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$42.77
MUR1,997.43
|
$32.08
-
$53.46
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.35
MUR249.68
|
$5.35
-
$9.62
|
Tamarin - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.03
MUR2,663.24
|
$21.39
-
$64.16
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.34
MUR2,163.89
|
$32.08
-
$64.16
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.54
MUR3,994.87
|
$53.46
-
$106.93
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$57.03
MUR2,663.24
|
$53.46
-
$64.16
|
Tamarin - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Mauritius
to see the average cost of cities throughout Mauritius, like
Port Louis,
Beau Bassin,
Curepipe,
Tamarin,
Grand Bay,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Mauritius compared to Tamarin.
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