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Cost of Living
Port Louis, Mauritius 🇲🇺
#1139
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Nomad Score:
67%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in 2-3 star hotels or guesthouses |
🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost including taxis and occasional bus |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$120.00
$12.00
|
Daily cost for tours, museums, and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time fees averaged monthly for expats; tourists usually visa-free or short-term |
Total |
$545.00
$2,220.00
$108.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$2.00
Local beers are affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Local eateries offer cheaper meals; tourist areas are pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Prices vary slightly between international chains and local fast food.
per meal