Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Mauritius 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mauritius is 39.8% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mauritius is 47.1% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Mauritius are 65.0% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mauritius are 50.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Mauritius are 42.3% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mauritius is 55.8% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (Rs862.34) |
C$8.70 (Rs300.00) |
-65.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (Rs3,449.38) |
C$56.95 (Rs1,964.49) |
-43.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (Rs517.41) |
C$8.70 (Rs300.00) |
-42.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (Rs275.95) |
C$2.90 (Rs100.00) |
-63.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (Rs275.95) |
C$4.35 (Rs150.00) |
-45.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.32 (Rs183.41) |
C$3.41 (Rs117.71) |
-35.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.92 (Rs100.71) |
C$1.51 (Rs52.13) |
-48.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.37 (Rs81.85) |
C$0.93 (Rs32.21) |
-60.7 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.07 (Rs106.06) |
C$1.91 (Rs65.75) |
-38.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.34 (Rs115.23) |
C$0.81 (Rs28.06) |
-75.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.29 (Rs78.85) |
C$1.12 (Rs38.79) |
-50.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.91 (Rs169.26) |
C$3.21 (Rs110.70) |
-34.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.89 (Rs237.49) |
C$5.54 (Rs191.15) |
-19.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.54 (Rs260.01) |
C$3.57 (Rs123.27) |
-52.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.51 (Rs327.89) |
C$7.31 (Rs252.06) |
-23.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.59 (Rs89.34) |
C$1.39 (Rs47.81) |
-46.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 (Rs31.51) |
C$1.23 (Rs42.32) |
+34.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.44 (Rs84.13) |
C$1.34 (Rs46.26) |
-45.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (Rs88.22) |
C$1.70 (Rs58.67) |
-33.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.67 (Rs57.58) |
C$0.66 (Rs22.75) |
-60.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.61 (Rs55.64) |
C$0.66 (Rs22.75) |
-59.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (Rs125.40) |
C$1.18 (Rs40.71) |
-67.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.46 (Rs84.76) |
C$0.87 (Rs29.88) |
-64.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.00 (Rs620.89) |
C$14.50 (Rs500.00) |
-19.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.05 (Rs139.73) |
C$2.30 (Rs79.50) |
-43.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 (Rs155.99) |
C$2.90 (Rs100.18) |
-35.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (Rs689.88) |
C$8.70 (Rs300.00) |
-56.5 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (Rs120.73) |
C$1.28 (Rs44.00) |
-63.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$102.00 (Rs3,518.37) |
C$50.73 (Rs1,750.00) |
-50.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.50 (Rs155.22) |
C$5.80 (Rs200.00) |
+28.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (Rs116.58) |
C$7.00 (Rs241.40) |
+107.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (Rs1,310.76) |
C$14.50 (Rs500.00) |
-61.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.56 (Rs53.92) |
C$1.98 (Rs68.41) |
+26.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (Rs1,365,264.51) |
C$40,587.01 (Rs1,400,000.00) |
+2.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,306.43 (Rs941,902.36) |
C$46,775.73 (Rs1,613,472.53) |
+71.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$210.61 (Rs7,264.67) |
C$77.11 (Rs2,659.94) |
-63.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.90 (Rs2,066.28) |
C$18.84 (Rs649.76) |
-68.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.79 (Rs2,924.59) |
C$41.24 (Rs1,422.38) |
-51.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$58.26 (Rs2,009.51) |
C$44.36 (Rs1,530.27) |
-23.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$28.09 (Rs968.86) |
C$9.82 (Rs338.89) |
-65.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$15.91 (Rs548.62) |
C$8.70 (Rs300.00) |
-45.3 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,066.02 (Rs36,770.99) |
C$214.27 (Rs7,390.83) |
-79.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,283.50 (Rs699,654.86) |
C$5,893.81 (Rs203,300.00) |
-70.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.51 (Rs2,639.14) |
C$64.50 (Rs2,225.00) |
-15.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.93 (Rs1,963.61) |
C$53.56 (Rs1,847.37) |
-5.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$122.45 (Rs4,223.80) |
C$103.14 (Rs3,557.69) |
-15.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$146.78 (Rs5,063.09) |
C$86.59 (Rs2,986.96) |
-41.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,822.64 (Rs62,869.86) |
C$625.56 (Rs21,577.78) |
-65.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,600.31 (Rs55,200.77) |
C$427.61 (Rs14,750.00) |
-73.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,874.80 (Rs99,162.76) |
C$1,140.20 (Rs39,329.80) |
-60.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,495.25 (Rs86,070.52) |
C$879.90 (Rs30,351.15) |
-64.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.38 (Rs21,157.84) |
C$552.75 (Rs19,066.34) |
-9.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$500.18 (Rs17,253.25) |
C$269.69 (Rs9,302.61) |
-46.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,149.05 (Rs143,116.32) |
C$970.13 (Rs33,463.32) |
-76.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.05 | 6.24 | +23.5 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2026 | 15 May 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 2340 | 51 | |
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