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Cost of Living in Mauritius<\/h1>\n

What does it cost to live in paradise?<\/h2>\n

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The cost of living is significantly lower than in developed countries!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following graphs are based on data from numbeo.com<\/a>, where the costs in countries around the world are compared with the costs in New York City. Country data is based on an average of all cities.<\/p>\n

For the following country comparisons, the base for Mauritius was chosen as 100 and the indices of the comparison countries were set in relation to this.<\/p>\n

Further below, the cost of living in Mauritius is compared with that in other low-tax jurisdictions.<\/p>\n

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In Mauritius, the rent level<\/strong> is 50-60% lower than in Germany, France and the United Kingdom.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This comes as a surprise to many, as travelers know Mauritius as a high-price destination with expensive to very expensive hotels.<\/p>\n

However, there is a huge difference between short-term rentals, which are relevant for tourists, and long-term rentals, which last at least one year. The latter are much cheaper than short-term rentals.\u00a0This can mean paying less rent for a single house in Mauritius than a 3-bedroom apartment in a Western European city.<\/p>\n

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The Cost of Living Index (Excl. Rent)<\/b> is a relative indicator of consumer goods prices, including groceries, restaurants, transportation and utilities. Cost of Living Index does not include accommodation expenses such as rent or mortgage.<\/p>\n

Life in Mauritius is about a quarter cheaper than in Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom, respectively.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Restaurants Index<\/b> includes prices of meals and drinks in restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n

If you go out to eat in Mauritius, you pay about 40-50% less in the restaurant than in Germany, the United States, France and the United Kingdom, respectively.<\/p>\n

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On average, food<\/strong> in Mauritius costs about the same as in Germany and the UK.<\/p>\n

However, there are major differences in the categories:<\/p>\n