Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Mauritius instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Mauritius
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.15
MUR284.43
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.77
MUR220.48
|
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.08
MUR49.81
|
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.67
MUR31.15
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Mauritius
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.68
MUR31.57
|
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.13
MUR237.09
|
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.59
MUR212.27
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.90
MUR87.99
|
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.57
MUR118.83
|
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.95
MUR43.97
|
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.83
MUR38.53
|
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.85
MUR39.16
|
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.26
MUR58.22
|
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.51
MUR23.80
|
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.57
MUR26.31
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Mauritius
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.18
MUR239.48
|
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.36
MUR1,033.83
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,889.63
MUR1,243,132.27
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.87
MUR1,057.51
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pay (unknown) more for housing
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Mauritius
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$29.29
MUR1,354.12
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$365.81
MUR16,911.73
|
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$278.44
MUR12,872.32
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$36.42
MUR1,683.81
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Mauritius
|
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---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$160.03
MUR7,398.38
|
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,850.61
MUR178,017.11
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Mauritius
|
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.89
MUR87.22
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.28
MUR105.60
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.40
MUR249.76
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$34.56
MUR1,597.78
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.83
MUR315.74
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Mauritius
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$48.65
MUR2,249.34
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$35.93
MUR1,661.29
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$74.54
MUR3,446.22
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$66.44
MUR3,071.49
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