Cost of living in Port Louis
compared to
Cost of living in Port Louis vs. Mauritius overall average
Port Louis is 6.7% more expensive than Mauritius overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.7% more in Port Louis
- Groceries
-
pay 9.3% more in Port Louis
- Transportation
-
pay 3.5% less in Port Louis
- Housing
-
pay 2.1% less in Port Louis
- Childcare
-
pay 10.3% more in Port Louis
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.9% less in Port Louis
- Clothing
-
pay 28.2% more in Port Louis
The cost of clothing, childcare, groceries, and restaurants in Port Louis are more expensive than in Mauritius. Expenses including transportation, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Port Louis.
Port Louis Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.60
MUR303.89
|
$5.50
-
$10.99
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.15
MUR329.22
|
$6.60
-
$7.70
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
MUR45.58
|
$0.77
-
$1.32
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.58
MUR26.77
|
$0.44
-
$0.66
|
Port Louis - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.75
MUR34.69
|
$0.29
-
$1.32
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.34
MUR200.06
|
$2.75
-
$5.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.04
MUR278.48
|
$4.99
-
$8.74
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.46
MUR113.20
|
$1.06
-
$3.17
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.64
MUR121.76
|
$0.95
-
$3.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.92
MUR42.27
|
$0.50
-
$1.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
MUR41.35
|
$0.45
-
$1.99
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.67
MUR30.78
|
$0.48
-
$2.49
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
MUR56.06
|
$0.60
-
$1.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.47
MUR21.44
|
$0.40
-
$0.50
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
MUR21.44
|
$0.35
-
$0.50
|
Port Louis - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.42
MUR249.55
|
$5.09
-
$5.83
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.25
MUR1,025.13
|
$21.99
-
$65.96
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,729.99
MUR1,646,080.66
|
$35,180.30
-
$36,279.68
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$30.78
MUR1,418.16
|
$20.89
-
$32.98
|
Port Louis - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.57
MUR1,546.43
|
$21.99
-
$41.11
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$368.29
MUR16,967.29
|
$219.88
-
$659.63
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$318.82
MUR14,688.10
|
$131.93
-
$483.73
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$38.67
MUR1,781.64
|
$25.22
-
$67.26
|
Port Louis - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$159.41
MUR7,344.05
|
$109.94
-
$197.89
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,837.29
MUR222,854.00
|
$3,957.78
-
$6,596.31
|
Port Louis - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.20
MUR101.30
|
$1.98
-
$6.60
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.61
MUR120.29
|
$1.76
-
$6.05
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.60
MUR303.89
|
$6.38
-
$6.82
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$24.55
MUR1,131.15
|
$21.99
-
$26.39
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.05
MUR278.57
|
$5.50
-
$8.80
|
Port Louis - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$74.21
MUR3,418.78
|
$32.98
-
$109.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.47
MUR2,279.19
|
$26.39
-
$153.91
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$107.19
MUR4,938.24
|
$76.96
-
$197.89
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$78.06
MUR3,596.05
|
$54.97
-
$131.93
|
Port Louis - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Mauritius
to see the average cost of cities throughout Mauritius, like
Vacoas,
Tamarin,
Grand Bay,
Moka,
Riviere Du Rempart,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Mauritius compared to Port Louis.
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