Last update: Oct 2026 1.3M

Cost of Living in Mauritius

Name: Mauritius
Address: MU

Across Mauritius, living costs for one person average $987 a month, including rent and utilities, which take more than a third of the total. Other living expenses average about $20 a day.

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🇲🇺 Mauritius

Monthly Cost of Living

How much you'll spend in Mauritius

Real prices from locals and on-the-ground checks – rent, groceries, transit and the daily extras. Here's what a month in Mauritius actually costs, broken down by who's living it.

Average monthly costs for a single person come to about $987 including rent across Mauritius.

$987 /mo

Estimated average monthly cost for a couple: $1,594 including rent across Mauritius.

$1,594 /mo

Average monthly costs for a family of three come to about $2,202 including rent across Mauritius.

$2,202 /mo

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.36 MUR 299

$3.18 MUR 150

$12.72 MUR 599

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$40.39 MUR 1,901

$25.14 MUR 1,183

$83.8 MUR 3,944

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.74 MUR 317

$5.70 MUR 268

$7.40 MUR 348

Cappuccino

$2.61 MUR 123

$1.06 MUR 50.1

$5.33 MUR 251

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

$1.12 MUR 52.8

$0.76 MUR 35.82

$2.16 MUR 102

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.65 MUR 30.79

$0.51 MUR 24.00

$1.52 MUR 71.5

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.16 MUR 102

$1.57 MUR 74.0

$6.28 MUR 296

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.20 MUR 150

$2.12 MUR 100.0

$6.38 MUR 300

Milk (1 liter)

$1.54 MUR 72.7

$1.19 MUR 56.2

$2.16 MUR 102

White Bread (500g)

$0.65 MUR 30.63

$0.20 MUR 9.46

$1.21 MUR 56.8

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.63 MUR 76.8

$1.02 MUR 47.98

$2.55 MUR 120

Eggs

$2.48 MUR 117

$1.29 MUR 60.5

$3.09 MUR 145

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.79 MUR 414

$2.88 MUR 136

$30.86 MUR 1,453

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.91 MUR 278

$2.04 MUR 96.3

$9.68 MUR 456

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.71 MUR 598

$6.32 MUR 298

$21.08 MUR 992

Apples (1kg)

$2.28 MUR 107

$1.18 MUR 55.7

$4.30 MUR 202

Banana (1kg)

$2.08 MUR 97.7

$1.07 MUR 50.5

$3.87 MUR 182

Oranges (1kg)

$2.27 MUR 107

$1.04 MUR 48.77

$4.57 MUR 215

Tomato (1kg)

$2.61 MUR 123

$1.03 MUR 48.57

$4.34 MUR 204

Potato (1kg)

$1.07 MUR 50.4

$0.64 MUR 29.96

$1.27 MUR 59.9

Onion (1kg)

$1.07 MUR 50.2

$0.85 MUR 40.16

$1.49 MUR 70.3

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.87 MUR 40.99

$0.56 MUR 26.17

$1.10 MUR 51.9

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.67 MUR 31.57

$0.51 MUR 23.90

$1.01 MUR 47.36

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.43 MUR 303

$5.90 MUR 278

$8.04 MUR 379

Wine (Bottle)

$10.33 MUR 486

$6.20 MUR 292

$14.47 MUR 681

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.73 MUR 81.7

$1.29 MUR 60.5

$2.14 MUR 101

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.36 MUR 111

$1.61 MUR 75.9

$3.22 MUR 152

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.89 MUR 41.91

$0.77 MUR 36.05

$1.04 MUR 49.12

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$36.55 MUR 1,721

$20.89 MUR 983

$53.7 MUR 2,526

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.33 MUR 204

$2.16 MUR 102

$6.49 MUR 305

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.21 MUR 151

$1.49 MUR 70.3

$4.28 MUR 201

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.65 MUR 501

$5.32 MUR 251

$21.29 MUR 1,002

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.39 MUR 65.6

$1.27 MUR 60.0

$1.54 MUR 72.6

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

$31.2K MUR 1.5M

$29.1K MUR 1.4M

$34.3K MUR 1.6M

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

$34.4K MUR 1.6M

$32.1K MUR 1.5M

$37.5K MUR 1.8M

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

$56.4 MUR 2,655

$31.05 MUR 1,461

$98.8 MUR 4,650

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

$13.83 MUR 651

$7.02 MUR 330

$21.28 MUR 1,002

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$29.79 MUR 1,402

$22.77 MUR 1,072

$41.40 MUR 1,949

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$34.29 MUR 1,614

$16.99 MUR 800

$55.2 MUR 2,599

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.49 MUR 352

$5.35 MUR 252

$8.56 MUR 403

Cinema Ticket

$6.43 MUR 303

$5.36 MUR 252

$7.50 MUR 353

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

$158 MUR 7,424

$99.8 MUR 4,697

$422 MUR 19.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,254 MUR 247.3K

$2,540 MUR 119.6K

$8,890 MUR 418.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$47.61 MUR 2,241

$21.44 MUR 1,009

$75.0 MUR 3,532

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.24 MUR 1,894

$21.10 MUR 993

$63.3 MUR 2,979

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$78.1 MUR 3,674

$49.39 MUR 2,325

$115 MUR 5,408

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$60.9 MUR 2,866

$37.19 MUR 1,751

$93.0 MUR 4,376

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$470 MUR 22.1K

$253 MUR 11.9K

$737 MUR 34.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$321 MUR 15.1K

$150 MUR 7,056

$535 MUR 25.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$852 MUR 40.1K

$429 MUR 20.2K

$1,716 MUR 80.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$652 MUR 30.7K

$313 MUR 14.7K

$1,148 MUR 54.0K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,234 MUR 199.3K

$3,610 MUR 169.9K

$5,157 MUR 242.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,148 MUR 101.1K

$1,078 MUR 50.8K

$3,218 MUR 151.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$787 MUR 37.1K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.32

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

Last update: October 12, 2026

Monthly budget structure

Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.

Mauritius $987

Accommodation & Living

$321 32.5%

Groceries & Markets

$229 23.3%

Eating Out

$127 12.9%

Clothing & Footwear

$102 10.4%

Monthly Utilities & Internet

$100 10.1%

Getting Around

$61 6.1%

Sport & Entertainment

$47 4.8%

Cost Breakdown

National average salary: $836. With average costs at $987, most workers manage but need to budget carefully.

Expect to spend about $185 monthly on groceries. Dining out at a mid-range restaurant averages $30.00 for two.

Cost Highlights

Overall cost of living ($987) is 27% below the global median of $1,350.

Average rent ($182) is 72% below the global median of $652.

Dinner for two at a restaurant ($30.00) is 38% below the global median of $48.00.

Public transport ($6.00) is 82% below the global median of $34.00.

Good to know

🕒 Local time

15:47 3:47 PM

🌤 Weather

👥 Population

1,264,613

💱 Currency

Mauritian Rupee MUR ₨

📈 Exchange rate

100 MUR = 2.12 USD

100 MUR = 1.89 EUR

Exchange rates and currency converter

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	33	$632	$676	$1,524	$2,637	26.96	72.56
2	Baie du Tombeau	12011	31	$550	$634	$1,330	$1,496	240.73	83.25
3	Bambous	15300	26	$492	$537	$1,221	$1,265	17.61	77.33
4	Beau Bassin-Rose Hill	96000	47	$525	$960	$1,293	$1,933	113.52	75.07
5	Beau Vallon	2000	48					105.84	68.33
6	Bel Air	17600	29	$544	$590	$1,355	$1,400	419.91	63.73
7	Bel Ombre	2417	30	$574	$619	$1,414	$1,459	132.26	46.65
8	Belle Rose	1001	48					70.17	78.54
9	Benares	9927	48					23.17	59.83
10	Brisee Verdiere	7696	30	$571	$616	$1,409	$1,454	191.02	63.61
11	Curepipe	81600	48	$519	$977	$1,280	$2,110	40.38	77
12	Ebene	1001	34	$503	$698	$1,226	$1,688	77.22	74.54
13	Flacq	16000	49	$493	$493	$1,102	$1,731	268.22	64.72
14	Flic en Flac	2010	56	$618	$1,154	$1,572	$2,585	324.15	76.97
15	Fond du Sac	2000	30	$574	$620	$1,371	$1,416	58.97	95.15
16	Grand Bay	11900	57	$684	$1,176	$1,783	$3,304	39.28	82.53
17	Grand Bois	7804	30	$574	$619	$1,414	$1,459	302.2	57.15
18	Grand-Gaube	7706	30	$579	$624	$1,419	$1,465	169.44	77.15
19	Lalmatie	10641	34	$562	$706	$1,375	$1,788	31.4	68.77
20	Long Mountain	7775	30	$443	$612	$1,104	$1,328	48.18	67.07
21	Mahebourg	15500	46	$565	$952	$1,391	$1,435	160.2	54.79
22	Midlands	4546	30	$576	$621	$1,416	$1,461	304.51	67.17
23	Moka	9364	43	$607	$916	$1,435	$2,153	293.28	90.03
24	Petite Riviere	2500	30	$574	$619	$1,413	$1,458	255.86	69.72
25	Phoenix	115289	49	$512	$823	$1,248	$1,783	572.03	74.02
26	Port Louis	147688	46	$637	$951	$1,542	$2,184	166.81	75.26
27	Port Mathurin	2000	48					55.82	50.48
28	Poudre D'or	2373	30	$573	$617	$1,411	$1,456	241.43	92.27
29	Quatre Bornes	81773	39	$550	$797	$1,268	$1,729	45.92	78.54
30	Riviere Du Rempart	10800	35	$502	$720	$1,139	$1,460	271.01	55.29
31	Roche Terre	3199	30	$573	$618	$1,411	$1,456	25.46	77.26
32	Rose Belle	12000	30	$566	$611	$1,330	$1,375	156.69	63.42
33	Saint Pierre	16000	32	$608	$652	$1,482	$1,526	69.12	72.22
34	Surinam	10500	30	$574	$618	$1,412	$1,457	152.33	57.28
35	Tamarin	4371	50	$560	$1,024	$1,338	$2,222	9.83	98.22
36	Terre Rouge	11210	48					183.35	72.59
37	Trou aux Biches	14706	60	$547	$1,222	$1,358	$2,340	320.64	82.01
38	Vacoas	115289	36	$479	$744	$1,169	$1,449	132.01	74.02

Mauritius Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

Mobile

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Fixed Broadband

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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.

As a lower-cost destination, Mauritius attracts expats, retirees, and long-term visitors on fixed budgets. Smaller cities are especially wallet-friendly, while bigger centers charge more but remain competitive globally.

Outside the capital and tourist areas, costs in Mauritius drop fast. Beau Vallon is one of the best budget options – lower costs without giving up access to essential services and everyday amenities.

$1,000 a month goes far in Mauritius, especially outside the big cities. It's a realistic single-person budget that covers housing, food, transport, and leisure comfortably.