Cost of Living in Mauritius - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mauritius
Address: MU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $618 (excluding rent), and $970 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,528 (excluding rent), and $2,152 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.52 MUR 304

$3.26 MUR 152

$12.36 MUR 576

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$44.77 MUR 2,087

$26.87 MUR 1,252

$89.6 MUR 4,174

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.56 MUR 306

$5.47 MUR 255

$7.65 MUR 357

Cappuccino

$2.49 MUR 116

$1.11 MUR 51.8

$5.55 MUR 259

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.04 MUR 48.62

$0.78 MUR 36.35

$1.78 MUR 83.1

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.68 MUR 31.64

$0.46 MUR 21.42

$1.38 MUR 64.3

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.24 MUR 104

$1.35 MUR 62.7

$5.60 MUR 261

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.09 MUR 144

$2.03 MUR 94.5

$6.15 MUR 287

Milk (1 liter)

$1.38 MUR 64.1

$1.07 MUR 50.0

$1.93 MUR 90.0

White Bread (500g)

$0.65 MUR 30.51

$0.21 MUR 9.87

$1.27 MUR 59.2

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.98 MUR 92.4

$1.12 MUR 52.1

$3.35 MUR 156

Eggs

$2.20 MUR 103

$1.30 MUR 60.6

$2.73 MUR 127

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.93 MUR 463

$3.98 MUR 186

$15.86 MUR 739

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.83 MUR 272

$2.15 MUR 100

$9.04 MUR 422

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.33 MUR 575

$5.53 MUR 258

$22.12 MUR 1,031

Apples (1kg)

$2.26 MUR 105

$1.23 MUR 57.3

$3.35 MUR 156

Banana (1kg)

$1.94 MUR 90.3

$1.12 MUR 52.0

$3.44 MUR 160

Oranges (1kg)

$2.04 MUR 95.3

$1.08 MUR 50.4

$4.32 MUR 201

Tomato (1kg)

$3.01 MUR 140

$1.11 MUR 51.5

$4.64 MUR 216

Potato (1kg)

$1.06 MUR 49.18

$0.64 MUR 30.05

$1.40 MUR 65.1

Onion (1kg)

$1.10 MUR 51.4

$0.79 MUR 36.62

$1.68 MUR 78.5

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.87 MUR 40.51

$0.53 MUR 24.48

$1.05 MUR 48.97

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.63 MUR 29.14

$0.39 MUR 18.21

$1.07 MUR 50.1

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.77 MUR 316

$5.64 MUR 263

$7.90 MUR 368

Wine (Bottle)

$10.70 MUR 499

$5.36 MUR 250

$15.00 MUR 699

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.64 MUR 76.3

$1.08 MUR 50.3

$2.16 MUR 101

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.02 MUR 94.3

$1.41 MUR 65.8

$3.12 MUR 145

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.01 MUR 46.89

$0.80 MUR 37.22

$1.15 MUR 53.7

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.19 MUR 1,547

$22.12 MUR 1,031

$57.7 MUR 2,690

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.44 MUR 207

$2.22 MUR 104

$6.67 MUR 311

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.16 MUR 148

$1.31 MUR 60.9

$4.21 MUR 196

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.12 MUR 518

$6.67 MUR 311

$22.24 MUR 1,037

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.49 MUR 69.7

$1.33 MUR 61.9

$1.62 MUR 75.6

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$30.8K MUR 1.4M

$26.4K MUR 1.2M

$39.6K MUR 1.8M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$34.0K MUR 1.6M

$30.1K MUR 1.4M

$37.9K MUR 1.8M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$58.9 MUR 2,745

$32.47 MUR 1,513

$102 MUR 4,766

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$16.46 MUR 767

$7.84 MUR 366

$22.41 MUR 1,045

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$32.88 MUR 1,533

$24.57 MUR 1,145

$44.66 MUR 2,082

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$34.23 MUR 1,595

$21.32 MUR 994

$55.5 MUR 2,587

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.57 MUR 353

$2.23 MUR 104

$11.17 MUR 521

Cinema Ticket

$6.65 MUR 310

$5.54 MUR 258

$8.86 MUR 413

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$154 MUR 7,163

$88.8 MUR 4,140

$222 MUR 10.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,753 MUR 174.9K

$2,654 MUR 123.7K

$6,634 MUR 309.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$46.41 MUR 2,163

$22.14 MUR 1,032

$80.9 MUR 3,771

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$38.63 MUR 1,800

$21.93 MUR 1,022

$65.8 MUR 3,065

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$78.4 MUR 3,654

$48.65 MUR 2,268

$122 MUR 5,670

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$64.1 MUR 2,986

$32.51 MUR 1,515

$97.5 MUR 4,546

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$447 MUR 20.9K

$265 MUR 12.4K

$696 MUR 32.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$314 MUR 14.6K

$177 MUR 8,234

$552 MUR 25.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$791 MUR 36.9K

$542 MUR 25.3K

$1,409 MUR 65.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$621 MUR 28.9K

$332 MUR 15.5K

$1,107 MUR 51.6K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,354 MUR 202.9K

$3,713 MUR 173.0K

$5,304 MUR 247.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,138 MUR 99.7K

$1,073 MUR 50.0K

$3,203 MUR 149.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$714 MUR 33.3K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.03

4.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 3, 2026

By City in Mauritius

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Albion	2000	52	$639	$1,023	$1,658	$2,703	36.36	57.54
2	Baie du Tombeau	12011	51	$669	$1,003	$1,403	$2,275	14.93	81.06
3	Bambous	15300	49	$525	$975	$1,499	$2,224	14.06	59.39
4	Beau Bassin-Rose Hill	96000	53	$684	$1,050	$1,304	$2,111	77.09	73.06
5	Beau Vallon	2000	49	$529	$995	$1,324	$2,193	124.84	73.83
6	Bel Air	17600	52	$546	$1,034	$1,459	$2,319	29.08	63.29
7	Bel Ombre	-	53	$656	$1,045	$1,577	$2,363	352.77	59.32
8	Belle Rose	-	49	$577	$973	$1,397	$2,249	99.99	74.28
9	Benares	-	49	$497	$988	$1,455	$2,243	20.16	69
10	Brisee Verdiere	-	53	$622	$1,050	$1,430	$2,367	99.51	67.85
11	Curepipe	81600	47	$476	$927	$1,391	$2,072	120.8	74.05
12	Ebene	-	37	$456	$723	$1,210	$1,761	86.32	71.76
13	Flacq	16000	51	$605	$995	$1,303	$2,281	268.03	67.63
14	Flic en Flac	-	59	$650	$1,152	$1,517	$2,314	81.58	75.68
15	Fond du Sac	2000	53	$696	$1,081	$1,675	$2,429	223.43	68.97
16	Grand Bay	11900	58	$826	$1,145	$2,017	$3,501	47.92	88.33
17	Grand Bois	-	53	$721	$1,071	$1,673	$2,441	149.6	59.35
18	Grand-Gaube	-	46	$556	$919	$1,221	$2,019	68.66	54.43
19	Lalmatie	-	49	$564	$973	$1,467	$2,176	103.33	51.46
20	Long Mountain	-	46	$507	$906	$1,267	$2,050	155.92	52.59
21	Mahebourg	15500	47	$598	$939	$1,362	$2,166	45.19	66.04
22	Midlands	-	53	$735	$1,077	$1,771	$2,434	111.66	52.14
23	Moka	-	47	$597	$935	$1,287	$2,188	141.23	82.75
24	Petite Riviere	2500	53	$722	$1,075	$1,510	$2,407	50.58	94.7
25	Phoenix	-	51	$570	$1,016	$1,606	$2,128	31.86	69.2
26	Port Louis	147688	54	$666	$1,086	$1,664	$2,362	245.62	69.35
27	Port Mathurin	2000	49	$657	$994	$1,570	$2,204	7.78	59.25
28	Poudre D'or	-	53	$677	$1,061	$1,402	$2,357	158.45	49.54
29	Quatre Bornes	81773	43	$473	$865	$1,241	$1,841	194.1	74.28
30	Riviere Du Rempart	10800	48	$560	$960	$1,355	$2,069	433.81	60.77
31	Roche Terre	-	53	$734	$1,054	$1,398	$2,406	323.25	74.26
32	Rose Belle	12000	53	$609	$1,045	$1,535	$2,289	40.17	74
33	Saint Pierre	16000	53	$574	$1,056	$1,537	$2,434	140.68	82.27
34	Surinam	10500	53	$567	$1,048	$1,615	$2,421	100.88	59.83
35	Tamarin	-	50	$593	$1,006	$1,500	$2,382	49.92	94.42
36	Terre Rouge	-	49	$648	$980	$1,267	$2,234	112.2	72.13
37	Trou aux Biches	-	52	$614	$1,034	$1,617	$2,388	19.08	69.23
38	Vacoas	-	37	$473	$748	$1,259	$1,495	153.08	69.2

Mauritius Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Mauritius - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with major Western cities, Mauritius tends to feel reasonably approachable for a short stay or a longer move, depending on your choices. For many travelers, expats, and digital nomads, Cost of Living in Mauritius can be manageable with smart planning – local markets for produce, mid-range housing, and off-peak travel. You'll often find value in smaller towns, casual cafes, and accommodations outside peak tourist months. The island rewards longer stays and self-catering. Tip: identify one or two neighborhoods that balance access to amenities with price, then test the area for a week before committing.

Daily life hinges on where you live and how you move. In coastal areas, rents and dining can be noticeable, while inland options often feel more affordable. Housing search benefits from starting with trusted listings and visiting neighborhoods in person to judge noise, access to transport, and daylight. For daily errands and meals, you'll find a mix of street foods, markets, and supermarkets; frequent co-working spaces and short commutes make remote work practical. Public buses cover many routes, ride-hailing is common, and cycling is feasible in flatter towns. Mauritius living cost varies with location. Tip: set a weekly budget and review it after a month.

Quality of life in Mauritius blends tropical vibe with practical daily routines. A simple budgeting framework helps: create categories for housing, groceries, transport, and leisure, then adjust as you sample a month of life. Save by cooking at home, choosing local markets, and using shared workspaces instead of always dining out. Seasonality affects crowds and pricing – off-peak months offer calmer streets and calmer rents in some neighborhoods. For neighborhood fit, balance coastal access with quiet inland pockets, and test access to desired amenities, schools if relevant, and nightlife if that matters. Tip: track your spending for three weeks before renewing a lease.