Cost of living
Mauritius compared to Valparaiso (Brazil)
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Overview comparison
MauritiusValparaiso (Brazil)
Consumer prices in Mauritius are roughly 30% higher than in Valparaiso (Brazil).
Cost of living
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| Total with rent one person | 996 | 900 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,800 | 1,837 |
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| Without rent one person | 515 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,320 | 1,781 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 531.3 | 360.05 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 746.83 | 527.12 |
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| Food person | 206 | 245 |
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| Food family | 758 | 833 |
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| Transport person | 148.77 | 62.04 |
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| Transport family | 324.44 | 177.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.46 years | 74.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.39 | 4.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.19 | 49.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.44 | 6.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 | 1.83 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.35 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.29 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 432.68 | 382.65 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 313.98 | 236.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 919.22 | 411.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 525.67 | 372.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 75.4 | 82.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 104.61 | 138.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.43 | 20.28 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.96 | 9.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,929 | 1,283 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,031 | 847 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.94 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.36% | 47.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.16 | 7.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 0.48 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.87 | 2.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.58 | 8.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.14 | 3.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.57 | 7.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Mauritius | Valparaiso (Brazil) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.17 | 20.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.54 | 3.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 62.96 | 91.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.01 | 9.16 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.92 | 51.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.38 | 114.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 471.21 | 293.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,541 | 6,864 |
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