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Antigua and Barbuda

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Mauritius

Port Louis vs. Saint John's Cost of Living Summary

Port Louis is 43.3% cheaper than Saint John's.

Restaurants: pay 48.7% less in Port Louis
Groceries: pay 55.8% less in Port Louis
Transportation: pay 14.5% less in Port Louis
Housing: pay 62.9% less in Port Louis
Childcare: pay 68.2% more in Port Louis
Entertainment and Sports: pay 26.3% less in Port Louis
Clothing: pay 58.1% more in Port Louis

The cost of childcare and clothing in Port Louis are more expensive than in Saint John's. Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Port Louis.

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Port Louis vs. Saint John's Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Port Louis instead of Saint John's, you would:

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pay 48.7% less for restaurants

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.65 EC$45.00	$5.80 MUR274.04	-65.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$7.38 MUR348.77	-20.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.95 EC$5.27	$1.15 MUR54.25	-41.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$0.65 MUR30.64	-46.0%
Average			-48.7%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of restaurants

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pay 55.8% less for groceries

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Bread 1 loaf	$2.78 EC$7.50	$0.75 MUR35.62	-72.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.26 EC$11.50	$2.64 MUR124.56	-38.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.40 EC$22.71	$5.94 MUR280.76	-29.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.66 EC$18.00	$2.60 MUR123.00	-60.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 EC$9.53	$2.87 MUR135.60	-18.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.96 EC$8.00	$1.27 MUR59.89	-57.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.11 EC$3.00	$1.20 MUR56.50	+7.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.64 MUR30.28	-82.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$1.34 MUR63.28	-63.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.44 MUR20.79	-66.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.44 MUR20.79	-66.0%
Average			-55.8%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of groceries

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pay 14.5% less for transportation

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.11 EC$16.50	$5.22 MUR246.49	-14.5%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$31.65 MUR1,494.75
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$36,395.48 MUR2M
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$29.54 MUR1,395.10
Average			-14.5%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of transportation

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pay 62.9% less for housing

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.40 EC$220.00	$29.01 MUR1,370.18	-64.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,048.39 EC$2,833.33	$477.54 MUR22,554.06	-54.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$678.37 EC$1,833.33	$274.28 MUR12,954.47	-59.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$198.07 EC$535.29	$34.29 MUR1,619.31	-82.7%
Average			-62.9%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of housing

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pay 68.2% more for childcare

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$185.01 EC$500.00	$126.59 MUR5,978.99	-31.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,850.10 EC$5,000.00	$7,653.95 MUR361K	+313.7%
Average			+68.2%

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pay 26.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.41 EC$6.50	$2.64 MUR124.56	+9.7%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$2.64 MUR124.56	-28.7%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	??	$6.44 MUR303.93
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.75 EC$175.00	$26.16 MUR1,235.66	-59.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.29 EC$17.00	$6.33 MUR298.95	+0.6%
Average			-26.3%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 58.1% more for clothing

	Saint John's	Port Louis
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$50.00 EC$135.13	$77.36 MUR3,653.82	+54.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	??	$73.85 MUR3,487.74
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$119.56 MUR5,646.82	+61.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	??	$77.36 MUR3,653.82
Average			+58.1%

Saint John's vs. Port Louis - Cost of clothing

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