Cost of living in Victoria is 75% higher than in Curepipe (without rent).
Rent in Victoria is 178% more expensive than in Curepipe.
Cost of living including rent in Victoria is 121% higher than in Curepipe.
Food in Victoria is 78% more expensive than in Curepipe.
Transport in Victoria is 66% more expensive than in Curepipe.
| Victoria | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Victoria | Curepipe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 43.2 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.42 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.63 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.51 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.3 $ | 0.94 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.87 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.87 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.11 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 7.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.16 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.89 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.94 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.66 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 19 $ | 5.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.8 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 41.6 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 72.4 $ | 22.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.92 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.25 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.95 $ | 1.5 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.8 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
98.1 $ | 29.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 707 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,618 $ | 672 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 813 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,874 $ | 819 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 419 $ | 1,093 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,184 $ | 554 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 819 $ | 524 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.61 % | 5.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89 $ | 23.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 5.43 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 8.72 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.5 $ | 63.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.9 $ | 42.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 149 $ | 173 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,081 $ | 3,142 $ |