Cost of living comparison

Bulgaria

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Mauritius

Port Louis vs. Sofia Cost of Living Summary

Port Louis is 34.7% cheaper than Sofia.

Restaurants: pay 55.7% less in Port Louis
Groceries: pay 21.6% less in Port Louis
Transportation: pay 12.7% more in Port Louis
Housing: pay 48.8% less in Port Louis
Childcare: pay 68.3% less in Port Louis
Entertainment and Sports: pay 28.2% less in Port Louis
Clothing: pay 6.2% more in Port Louis

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

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Port Louis vs. Sofia Cost Breakdown

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pay 55.7% less for restaurants

	Sofia	Port Louis
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.80 BGN29.32	$5.80 MUR273.63	-65.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.61 BGN20.26	$7.38 MUR348.26	-36.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.42 BGN4.22	$1.15 MUR54.17	-52.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.80 BGN3.15	$0.65 MUR30.60	-64.0%
Average			-55.7%

Sofia vs. Port Louis - Cost of restaurants

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pay 21.6% less for groceries

	Sofia	Port Louis
Bread 1 loaf	$1.53 BGN2.66	$0.75 MUR35.57	-50.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.70 BGN9.96	$2.64 MUR124.38	-53.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.46 BGN13.03	$5.94 MUR280.34	-20.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.37 BGN7.62	$2.60 MUR122.81	-40.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.92 BGN6.84	$2.87 MUR135.40	-26.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.99 BGN1.73	$1.27 MUR59.80	+28.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.92 BGN1.60	$1.20 MUR56.42	+30.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.86 BGN1.49	$0.64 MUR30.24	-25.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.93 BGN3.37	$1.34 MUR63.19	-30.6%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.48 BGN0.84	$0.44 MUR20.76	-8.3%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.41 BGN0.71	$0.44 MUR20.76	+8.3%
Average			-21.6%

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pay 12.7% more for transportation

	Sofia	Port Louis
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.58 BGN11.49	$5.22 MUR246.13	-20.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$28.55 BGN49.85	$31.65 MUR1,492.53	+10.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,149.36 BGN52,634.18	$36,395.48 MUR2M	+20.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$9.05 BGN15.80	$29.54 MUR1,393.03	+226.5%
Average			+12.7%

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pay 48.8% less for housing

	Sofia	Port Louis
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$15.37 BGN26.83	$29.01 MUR1,368.15	+88.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$780.20 BGN1,362.07	$477.54 MUR22,520.63	-38.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$603.04 BGN1,052.78	$274.28 MUR12,935.27	-54.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$121.09 BGN211.40	$34.29 MUR1,616.91	-71.7%
Average			-48.8%

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pay 68.3% less for childcare

	Sofia	Port Louis
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$763.67 BGN1,333.19	$126.59 MUR5,970.12	-83.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$12,650.99 BGN22,085.85	$7,653.95 MUR361K	-39.5%
Average			-68.3%

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pay 28.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Sofia	Port Louis
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.44 BGN6.00	$2.64 MUR124.38	-23.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.53 BGN6.17	$2.64 MUR124.38	-25.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.25 BGN7.43	$6.44 MUR303.48	+51.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.61 BGN81.37	$26.16 MUR1,233.83	-43.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.08 BGN17.59	$6.33 MUR298.51	-37.2%
Average			-28.2%

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pay 6.2% more for clothing

	Sofia	Port Louis
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.18 BGN155.70	$77.36 MUR3,648.41	-13.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$40.94 BGN71.48	$73.85 MUR3,482.57	+80.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$106.72 BGN186.31	$119.56 MUR5,638.45	+12.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$106.41 BGN185.77	$77.36 MUR3,648.41	-27.3%
Average			+6.2%

Sofia vs. Port Louis - Cost of clothing

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