Tamarin travel budget

Tamarin: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tamarin

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Tamarin for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1695* (76874 MUR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 153 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 3274* (148470 MUR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 231 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5461* (247660 MUR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Tamarin compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tamarin in 2025 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Tamarin in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Tamarin by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tamarin

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tamarin is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.9/person
($ 3.5 to $ 22)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 8.2 to $ 30)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.9/person
($ 5.6 to $ 7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 4.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tamarin

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tamarin is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 248/night
($ 44 to $ 1021)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 38 to $ 519)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 40 to $ 420)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 306/night
($ 130 to $ 770)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 509/night
($ 213 to $ 1385)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 292/month
($ 38 to $ 1364)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 254/month
($ 44 to $ 1218)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 319/month
($ 56 to $ 1188)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 161/month
($ 46 to $ 616)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 415/month
($ 71 to $ 1410)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Tamarin

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tamarin is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.3)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.2)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Tamarin

On average, the price of transport in Tamarin is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Tamarin (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182821.21.22.32.31.41.44949United StatesTamarinBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.5
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 49/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 82)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Tamarin

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tamarin is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 10.5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tamarin

On average, shopping budget in Tamarin is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7/pack
($ 5.9 to $ 8.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 24 to $ 71)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 52
($ 36 to $ 71)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
$ 1209
(fair price: $ 990)
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
$ 1128
(fair price: $ 990)
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1397)
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
$ 1641
(fair price: $ 1462)
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
$ 1169
(fair price: $ 1000)
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
$ 1718
(fair price: $ 1487)



About this information on the cost of living in Tamarin

The information about the cost of living in Tamarin shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Tamarin was updated on 29-03-2025.

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