Cost of living in Vacoas
Vacoas, Mauritius
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Cost of living in Vacoas vs. Mauritius overall average
Vacoas is 6.0% cheaper than Mauritius overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 4.5% more in Vacoas
- Groceries
-
pay 8.2% less in Vacoas
- Transportation
-
pay 4.9% less in Vacoas
- Housing
-
pay 16.7% less in Vacoas
- Childcare
-
pay 7.0% more in Vacoas
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.2% less in Vacoas
- Clothing
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pay 17.6% less in Vacoas
The cost of childcare and restaurants in Vacoas are more expensive than in Mauritius. Expenses including clothing, housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Vacoas.
Vacoas Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.88
MUR266.41
|
$1.82
-
$11.98
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.87
MUR220.40
|
$3.53
-
$6.42
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.94
MUR42.52
|
$0.75
-
$1.92
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.55
MUR24.82
|
$0.43
-
$1.28
|
Vacoas - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.71
MUR32.23
|
$0.35
-
$1.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.34
MUR60.55
|
$1.34
-
$1.34
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.80
MUR217.59
|
$3.48
-
$6.96
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.99
MUR89.93
|
$1.03
-
$2.57
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.31
MUR59.32
|
$1.16
-
$3.88
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.98
MUR44.49
|
$0.49
-
$1.46
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.84
MUR38.23
|
$0.49
-
$1.94
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.82
MUR37.35
|
$0.47
-
$2.43
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.33
MUR60.09
|
$0.97
-
$2.04
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.47
MUR21.43
|
$0.19
-
$0.73
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.52
MUR23.62
|
$0.24
-
$1.07
|
Vacoas - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
MUR248.88
|
$4.53
-
$6.07
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,662.96
MUR1,162,531.95
|
$21,385.80
-
$39,777.59
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.32
MUR920.34
|
$12.77
-
$32.08
|
Vacoas - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$24.95
MUR1,130.24
|
$23.52
-
$42.77
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$256.63
MUR11,625.32
|
$256.63
-
$256.63
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$228.12
MUR10,333.62
|
$128.31
-
$320.79
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$35.02
MUR1,586.61
|
$17.99
-
$53.87
|
Vacoas - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$185.34
MUR8,396.06
|
$128.31
-
$314.37
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,849.44
MUR174,379.79
|
$3,849.44
-
$3,849.44
|
Vacoas - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.35
MUR106.57
|
$1.28
-
$7.49
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.22
MUR100.65
|
$0.86
-
$5.35
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.56
MUR251.88
|
$4.70
-
$7.49
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.66
MUR1,162.53
|
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-
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.35
MUR242.19
|
$5.35
-
$8.55
|
Vacoas - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$28.87
MUR1,307.85
|
$12.83
-
$96.24
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.34
MUR1,283.63
|
$14.11
-
$64.16
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$64.16
MUR2,906.33
|
$53.46
-
$74.85
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$57.03
MUR2,583.40
|
$42.77
-
$74.85
|
Vacoas - 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,
Vacoas,
Grand Bay,
Curepipe,
Beau Bassin,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Mauritius compared to Vacoas.
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