Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Mauritius 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mauritius is 114.7% higher than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mauritius is 126.6% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Mauritius are 196.6% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mauritius are 128.6% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Mauritius are 93.8% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mauritius is 22.5% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₹200.00 (Rs99.47) |
₹603.20 (Rs300.00) |
+201.6 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₹1,000.00 (Rs497.35) |
₹3,878.36 (Rs1,928.90) |
+287.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₹352.86 (Rs175.49) |
₹653.47 (Rs325.00) |
+85.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₹180.00 (Rs89.52) |
₹207.26 (Rs103.08) |
+15.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹300.00 (Rs149.20) |
₹301.60 (Rs150.00) |
+0.5 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₹163.46 (Rs81.30) |
₹246.30 (Rs122.49) |
+50.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹37.55 (Rs18.68) |
₹103.88 (Rs51.67) |
+176.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₹14.67 (Rs7.30) |
₹64.78 (Rs32.22) |
+341.6 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₹62.08 (Rs30.87) |
₹142.87 (Rs71.06) |
+130.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₹40.98 (Rs20.38) |
₹58.98 (Rs29.34) |
+43.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₹28.18 (Rs14.01) |
₹72.80 (Rs36.20) |
+158.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₹87.80 (Rs43.67) |
₹232.25 (Rs115.51) |
+164.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₹205.05 (Rs101.98) |
₹389.62 (Rs193.78) |
+90.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₹124.66 (Rs62.00) |
₹250.41 (Rs124.54) |
+100.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₹225.67 (Rs112.24) |
₹549.54 (Rs273.31) |
+143.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₹84.59 (Rs42.07) |
₹96.80 (Rs48.14) |
+14.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₹28.34 (Rs14.10) |
₹88.10 (Rs43.82) |
+210.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₹42.95 (Rs21.36) |
₹99.82 (Rs49.65) |
+132.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₹20.93 (Rs10.41) |
₹115.43 (Rs57.41) |
+451.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₹15.29 (Rs7.60) |
₹45.76 (Rs22.76) |
+199.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₹17.42 (Rs8.67) |
₹45.56 (Rs22.66) |
+161.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₹43.16 (Rs21.47) |
₹79.55 (Rs39.56) |
+84.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₹28.84 (Rs14.34) |
₹67.31 (Rs33.48) |
+133.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₹700.00 (Rs348.14) |
₹1,005.33 (Rs500.00) |
+43.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₹158.87 (Rs79.01) |
₹162.25 (Rs80.69) |
+2.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹256.21 (Rs127.43) |
₹220.87 (Rs109.85) |
-13.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₹480.00 (Rs238.73) |
₹603.20 (Rs300.00) |
+25.7 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₹25.00 (Rs12.43) |
₹88.47 (Rs44.00) |
+253.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₹800.00 (Rs397.88) |
₹3,518.66 (Rs1,750.00) |
+339.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₹96.00 (Rs47.75) |
₹402.13 (Rs200.00) |
+318.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₹40.23 (Rs20.01) |
₹485.38 (Rs241.40) |
+1,106.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₹150.00 (Rs74.60) |
₹1,005.33 (Rs500.00) |
+570.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₹104.80 (Rs52.12) |
₹134.40 (Rs66.84) |
+28.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₹1,070,000.00 (Rs532,162.89) |
₹3,015,993.82 (Rs1,500,000.00) |
+181.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₹1,910,108.47 (Rs949,989.58) |
₹3,234,218.52 (Rs1,608,533.73) |
+69.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₹3,569.16 (Rs1,775.12) |
₹5,479.41 (Rs2,725.18) |
+53.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₹337.45 (Rs167.83) |
₹1,306.23 (Rs649.65) |
+287.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₹673.24 (Rs334.84) |
₹2,893.56 (Rs1,439.11) |
+329.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₹1,388.55 (Rs690.59) |
₹3,246.14 (Rs1,614.46) |
+133.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₹670.77 (Rs333.60) |
₹703.73 (Rs350.00) |
+4.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₹300.00 (Rs149.20) |
₹603.20 (Rs300.00) |
+101.1 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₹5,442.38 (Rs2,706.76) |
₹15,025.19 (Rs7,472.76) |
+176.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₹156,776.42 (Rs77,972.52) |
₹499,071.58 (Rs248,212.50) |
+218.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₹2,151.76 (Rs1,070.18) |
₹4,465.79 (Rs2,221.05) |
+107.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₹2,309.01 (Rs1,148.38) |
₹3,834.62 (Rs1,907.14) |
+66.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₹3,874.87 (Rs1,927.16) |
₹7,513.53 (Rs3,736.84) |
+93.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₹2,869.72 (Rs1,427.25) |
₹5,926.16 (Rs2,947.37) |
+106.5 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹13,643.29 (Rs6,785.47) |
₹44,845.82 (Rs22,304.00) |
+228.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹8,617.30 (Rs4,285.80) |
₹30,114.24 (Rs14,977.27) |
+249.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹31,099.25 (Rs15,467.16) |
₹79,812.93 (Rs39,694.84) |
+156.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹20,002.14 (Rs9,948.04) |
₹62,793.68 (Rs31,230.34) |
+213.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₹10,682.93 (Rs5,313.14) |
₹38,335.97 (Rs19,066.34) |
+258.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₹5,557.47 (Rs2,764.00) |
₹18,704.42 (Rs9,302.61) |
+236.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Mauritius Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₹42,249.18 (Rs21,012.56) |
₹74,199.01 (Rs36,902.76) |
+75.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.92 | 6.32 | -29.1 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 2 October 2026 | |
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