Cost of Living in Mauritius - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mauritius
Address: MU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $609 (excluding rent), and $965 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,521 (excluding rent), and $2,174 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.43 MUR 295

$3.21 MUR 148

$12.18 MUR 560

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$43.38 MUR 1,994

$26.03 MUR 1,197

$86.8 MUR 3,988

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.79 MUR 312

$5.66 MUR 260

$7.92 MUR 364

Cappuccino

$2.44 MUR 112

$1.08 MUR 49.85

$5.42 MUR 249

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

$1.05 MUR 48.43

$0.79 MUR 36.20

$1.80 MUR 82.8

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.66 MUR 30.35

$0.45 MUR 20.54

$1.34 MUR 61.6

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.21 MUR 102

$1.33 MUR 61.0

$5.53 MUR 254

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.06 MUR 141

$2.01 MUR 92.3

$6.09 MUR 280

Milk (1 liter)

$1.45 MUR 66.7

$1.13 MUR 52.1

$2.04 MUR 93.7

White Bread (500g)

$0.71 MUR 32.45

$0.23 MUR 10.50

$1.37 MUR 63.0

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.93 MUR 88.7

$1.09 MUR 50.0

$3.26 MUR 150

Eggs

$2.30 MUR 106

$1.35 MUR 62.3

$2.84 MUR 131

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.90 MUR 455

$3.98 MUR 183

$15.82 MUR 727

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.64 MUR 259

$2.08 MUR 95.6

$8.76 MUR 402

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.23 MUR 562

$5.49 MUR 252

$21.95 MUR 1,009

Apples (1kg)

$2.19 MUR 100

$1.19 MUR 54.8

$3.25 MUR 149

Banana (1kg)

$1.89 MUR 87.0

$1.09 MUR 50.1

$3.36 MUR 154

Oranges (1kg)

$2.14 MUR 98.3

$1.13 MUR 52.0

$4.53 MUR 208

Tomato (1kg)

$2.92 MUR 134

$1.07 MUR 49.24

$4.50 MUR 207

Potato (1kg)

$1.07 MUR 49.01

$0.65 MUR 29.95

$1.41 MUR 64.9

Onion (1kg)

$1.10 MUR 50.5

$0.78 MUR 35.97

$1.68 MUR 77.1

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.92 MUR 42.32

$0.56 MUR 25.58

$1.11 MUR 51.2

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.67 MUR 30.60

$0.42 MUR 19.13

$1.14 MUR 52.6

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.49 MUR 298

$5.41 MUR 249

$7.58 MUR 348

Wine (Bottle)

$11.02 MUR 506

$6.61 MUR 304

$15.42 MUR 709

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.65 MUR 75.8

$1.09 MUR 49.93

$2.17 MUR 99.9

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.00 MUR 91.8

$1.39 MUR 64.0

$3.08 MUR 141

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.92 MUR 42.36

$0.73 MUR 33.63

$1.05 MUR 48.47

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.35 MUR 1,533

$22.23 MUR 1,022

$58.0 MUR 2,665

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.47 MUR 206

$2.24 MUR 103

$6.71 MUR 309

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.22 MUR 148

$1.33 MUR 61.1

$4.29 MUR 197

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$11.02 MUR 506

$6.61 MUR 304

$22.04 MUR 1,013

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.50 MUR 68.8

$1.33 MUR 61.1

$1.63 MUR 74.7

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

$31.1K MUR 1.4M

$26.6K MUR 1.2M

$40.0K MUR 1.8M

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

$34.2K MUR 1.6M

$30.3K MUR 1.4M

$38.1K MUR 1.8M

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

$58.8 MUR 2,701

$32.40 MUR 1,489

$102 MUR 4,689

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

$16.39 MUR 753

$7.81 MUR 359

$22.32 MUR 1,026

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$32.26 MUR 1,483

$24.11 MUR 1,108

$43.82 MUR 2,014

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$34.16 MUR 1,570

$21.28 MUR 978

$55.4 MUR 2,546

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.39 MUR 340

$2.18 MUR 100

$10.91 MUR 501

Cinema Ticket

$6.67 MUR 307

$5.56 MUR 256

$8.89 MUR 409

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

$152 MUR 7,008

$88.1 MUR 4,050

$220 MUR 10.1K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,686 MUR 169.4K

$2,606 MUR 119.8K

$6,516 MUR 299.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$45.61 MUR 2,096

$21.76 MUR 1,000

$79.5 MUR 3,654

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$39.33 MUR 1,808

$22.33 MUR 1,026

$67.0 MUR 3,078

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$79.2 MUR 3,638

$49.13 MUR 2,258

$123 MUR 5,646

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$64.5 MUR 2,965

$32.74 MUR 1,505

$98.2 MUR 4,514

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$445 MUR 20.5K

$264 MUR 12.1K

$693 MUR 31.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$314 MUR 14.4K

$177 MUR 8,119

$552 MUR 25.4K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$804 MUR 36.9K

$551 MUR 25.3K

$1,432 MUR 65.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$626 MUR 28.8K

$335 MUR 15.4K

$1,116 MUR 51.3K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$4,070 MUR 187.1K

$1,470 MUR 67.6K

$5,486 MUR 252.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,123 MUR 97.6K

$1,086 MUR 49.9K

$3,240 MUR 148.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$734 MUR 33.7K

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: February 1, 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	$543	$1,024	$1,586	$2,665	36.36	57.54
2	Baie du Tombeau	12011	50	$646	$1,010	$1,428	$2,249	14.93	81.06
3	Bambous	15300	48	$577	$964	$1,493	$2,194	14.06	59.39
4	Beau Bassin-Rose Hill	96000	53	$518	$1,058	$1,342	$2,119	77.09	73.06
5	Beau Vallon	2000	48	$581	$970	$1,574	$2,151	124.84	73.83
6	Bel Air	17600	51	$555	$1,006	$1,460	$2,368	29.08	63.29
7	Bel Ombre	-	52	$707	$1,053	$1,573	$2,350	352.77	59.32
8	Belle Rose	-	48	$478	$960	$1,391	$2,217	99.99	74.28
9	Benares	-	49	$548	$993	$1,557	$2,199	20.16	69
10	Brisee Verdiere	-	52	$717	$1,042	$1,611	$2,404	99.51	67.85
11	Curepipe	81600	47	$596	$928	$1,402	$2,031	120.8	74.05
12	Ebene	-	37	$575	$754	$1,201	$1,766	86.32	71.76
13	Flacq	16000	50	$667	$994	$1,368	$2,287	268.03	67.63
14	Flic en Flac	-	59	$655	$1,197	$1,720	$2,393	81.58	75.68
15	Fond du Sac	2000	52	$676	$1,056	$1,462	$2,364	223.43	68.97
16	Grand Bay	11900	58	$809	$1,170	$1,942	$3,491	47.92	88.33
17	Grand Bois	-	52	$727	$1,066	$1,829	$2,323	149.6	59.35
18	Grand-Gaube	-	46	$531	$920	$1,346	$2,044	68.66	54.43
19	Lalmatie	-	49	$637	$961	$1,463	$2,191	103.33	51.46
20	Long Mountain	-	46	$544	$912	$1,315	$2,003	155.92	52.59
21	Mahebourg	15500	47	$513	$936	$1,413	$2,148	45.19	66.04
22	Midlands	-	52	$665	$1,030	$1,404	$2,416	111.66	52.14
23	Moka	-	47	$572	$928	$1,494	$2,177	141.23	82.75
24	Petite Riviere	2500	52	$614	$1,056	$1,469	$2,342	50.58	94.7
25	Phoenix	-	51	$591	$1,018	$1,375	$2,118	31.86	69.2
26	Port Louis	147688	54	$668	$1,059	$1,631	$2,331	245.62	69.35
27	Port Mathurin	2000	48	$496	$971	$1,560	$2,202	7.78	59.25
28	Poudre D'or	-	52	$591	$1,056	$1,535	$2,341	158.45	49.54
29	Quatre Bornes	81773	43	$498	$864	$1,284	$1,827	194.1	74.28
30	Riviere Du Rempart	10800	48	$480	$933	$1,206	$2,070	433.81	60.77
31	Roche Terre	-	52	$618	$1,038	$1,407	$2,402	323.25	74.26
32	Rose Belle	12000	52	$557	$1,017	$1,550	$2,191	40.17	74
33	Saint Pierre	16000	52	$665	$1,057	$1,586	$2,347	140.68	82.27
34	Surinam	10500	52	$614	$1,032	$1,648	$2,365	100.88	59.83
35	Tamarin	-	51	$552	$1,030	$1,235	$2,421	49.92	94.42
36	Terre Rouge	-	48	$489	$959	$1,412	$2,154	112.2	72.13
37	Trou aux Biches	-	51	$541	$1,041	$1,388	$2,339	19.08	69.23
38	Vacoas	-	37	$404	$752	$1,205	$1,504	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.