Cost of Living in Mauritius - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mauritius
Address: MU

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $602 (excluding rent), and $999 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,483 (excluding rent), and $2,222 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$6.58 MUR 304

$3.29 MUR 152

$12.47 MUR 577

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$44.49 MUR 2,058

$26.70 MUR 1,235

$89.0 MUR 4,117

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.79 MUR 314

$5.66 MUR 262

$7.92 MUR 366

Cappuccino

$2.53 MUR 117

$1.13 MUR 52.2

$5.64 MUR 261

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

$1.00 MUR 46.35

$0.75 MUR 34.65

$1.71 MUR 79.2

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.64 MUR 29.57

$0.43 MUR 20.02

$1.30 MUR 60.1

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.22 MUR 103

$1.33 MUR 61.6

$5.54 MUR 256

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.07 MUR 142

$2.01 MUR 93.2

$6.12 MUR 283

Milk (1 liter)

$1.38 MUR 63.7

$1.07 MUR 49.71

$1.93 MUR 89.5

White Bread (500g)

$0.66 MUR 30.61

$0.21 MUR 9.90

$1.28 MUR 59.4

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.94 MUR 89.7

$1.09 MUR 50.6

$3.28 MUR 152

Eggs

$2.29 MUR 106

$1.35 MUR 62.3

$2.83 MUR 131

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.76 MUR 452

$3.92 MUR 181

$15.60 MUR 722

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.71 MUR 264

$2.10 MUR 97.3

$8.86 MUR 410

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.13 MUR 561

$5.44 MUR 252

$21.77 MUR 1,007

Apples (1kg)

$2.17 MUR 101

$1.18 MUR 54.8

$3.23 MUR 149

Banana (1kg)

$1.93 MUR 89.4

$1.11 MUR 51.5

$3.43 MUR 159

Oranges (1kg)

$2.02 MUR 93.6

$1.07 MUR 49.52

$4.28 MUR 198

Tomato (1kg)

$2.98 MUR 138

$1.09 MUR 50.5

$4.58 MUR 212

Potato (1kg)

$1.06 MUR 48.96

$0.65 MUR 29.92

$1.40 MUR 64.8

Onion (1kg)

$1.11 MUR 51.1

$0.79 MUR 36.46

$1.69 MUR 78.1

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.89 MUR 41.18

$0.54 MUR 24.89

$1.08 MUR 49.77

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.66 MUR 30.31

$0.41 MUR 18.94

$1.13 MUR 52.1

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$6.57 MUR 304

$5.47 MUR 253

$7.66 MUR 355

Wine (Bottle)

$10.87 MUR 503

$6.52 MUR 302

$15.22 MUR 704

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.69 MUR 78.1

$1.11 MUR 51.5

$2.22 MUR 103

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.09 MUR 96.7

$1.46 MUR 67.4

$3.22 MUR 149

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.99 MUR 45.99

$0.79 MUR 36.50

$1.14 MUR 52.6

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.57 MUR 1,553

$22.38 MUR 1,035

$58.4 MUR 2,700

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.52 MUR 209

$2.26 MUR 105

$6.78 MUR 314

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.27 MUR 151

$1.35 MUR 62.3

$4.35 MUR 201

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.94 MUR 506

$6.57 MUR 304

$21.89 MUR 1,013

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.56 MUR 72.2

$1.39 MUR 64.1

$1.69 MUR 78.4

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

$30.9K MUR 1.4M

$26.5K MUR 1.2M

$39.7K 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)

$59.4 MUR 2,748

$32.76 MUR 1,515

$103 MUR 4,771

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

$15.86 MUR 734

$7.56 MUR 350

$21.59 MUR 999

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$32.43 MUR 1,500

$24.23 MUR 1,121

$44.05 MUR 2,038

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$34.12 MUR 1,578

$21.25 MUR 983

$55.3 MUR 2,560

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$7.53 MUR 348

$2.22 MUR 103

$11.11 MUR 514

Cinema Ticket

$6.42 MUR 297

$5.35 MUR 248

$8.57 MUR 396

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

$154 MUR 7,144

$89.3 MUR 4,129

$223 MUR 10.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,761 MUR 174.0K

$2,659 MUR 123.0K

$6,648 MUR 307.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$45.95 MUR 2,125

$21.92 MUR 1,014

$80.1 MUR 3,705

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$39.10 MUR 1,809

$22.19 MUR 1,027

$66.6 MUR 3,079

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$77.0 MUR 3,561

$47.77 MUR 2,210

$119 MUR 5,525

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$65.7 MUR 3,041

$33.36 MUR 1,543

$100 MUR 4,630

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$440 MUR 20.4K

$261 MUR 12.1K

$685 MUR 31.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$317 MUR 14.7K

$179 MUR 8,267

$558 MUR 25.8K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$793 MUR 36.7K

$543 MUR 25.1K

$1,412 MUR 65.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$614 MUR 28.4K

$329 MUR 15.2K

$1,095 MUR 50.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,817 MUR 176.6K

$1,437 MUR 66.5K

$5,363 MUR 248.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,180 MUR 100.8K

$1,099 MUR 50.8K

$3,279 MUR 151.7K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$734 MUR 33.9K

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: January 18, 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	$672	$1,027	$1,688	$2,696	36.36	57.54
2	Baie du Tombeau	12011	50	$536	$1,024	$1,300	$2,245	14.93	81.06
3	Bambous	15300	48	$626	$965	$1,217	$2,214	14.06	59.39
4	Beau Bassin-Rose Hill	96000	53	$622	$1,078	$1,588	$2,126	77.09	73.06
5	Beau Vallon	2000	48	$589	$957	$1,261	$2,224	124.84	73.83
6	Bel Air	17600	51	$665	$1,011	$1,636	$2,342	29.08	63.29
7	Bel Ombre	-	52	$688	$1,029	$1,658	$2,334	352.77	59.32
8	Belle Rose	-	48	$634	$975	$1,330	$2,191	99.99	74.28
9	Benares	-	49	$492	$964	$1,639	$2,239	20.16	69
10	Brisee Verdiere	-	52	$666	$1,066	$1,754	$2,341	99.51	67.85
11	Curepipe	81600	47	$564	$953	$1,400	$2,069	120.8	74.05
12	Ebene	-	37	$524	$754	$1,338	$1,786	86.32	71.76
13	Flacq	16000	50	$660	$991	$1,594	$2,272	268.03	67.63
14	Flic en Flac	-	59	$533	$1,155	$1,510	$2,386	81.58	75.68
15	Fond du Sac	2000	52	$644	$1,038	$1,369	$2,376	223.43	68.97
16	Grand Bay	11900	58	$667	$1,151	$1,932	$3,436	47.92	88.33
17	Grand Bois	-	52	$554	$1,050	$1,402	$2,364	149.6	59.35
18	Grand-Gaube	-	46	$505	$920	$1,143	$2,071	68.66	54.43
19	Lalmatie	-	49	$594	$956	$1,206	$2,157	103.33	51.46
20	Long Mountain	-	46	$475	$898	$1,095	$2,034	155.92	52.59
21	Mahebourg	15500	47	$619	$943	$1,429	$2,167	45.19	66.04
22	Midlands	-	52	$562	$1,064	$1,651	$2,397	111.66	52.14
23	Moka	-	47	$620	$945	$1,571	$2,214	141.23	82.75
24	Petite Riviere	2500	52	$726	$1,046	$1,702	$2,377	50.58	94.7
25	Phoenix	-	51	$551	$993	$1,513	$2,108	31.86	69.2
26	Port Louis	147688	54	$657	$1,061	$1,666	$2,348	245.62	69.35
27	Port Mathurin	2000	48	$602	$954	$1,578	$2,161	7.78	59.25
28	Poudre D'or	-	52	$616	$1,036	$1,835	$2,374	158.45	49.54
29	Quatre Bornes	81773	43	$549	$877	$1,297	$1,809	194.1	74.28
30	Riviere Du Rempart	10800	48	$519	$951	$1,469	$2,077	433.81	60.77
31	Roche Terre	-	52	$561	$1,059	$1,594	$2,410	323.25	74.26
32	Rose Belle	12000	52	$698	$1,013	$1,501	$2,197	40.17	74
33	Saint Pierre	16000	52	$575	$1,058	$1,810	$2,347	140.68	82.27
34	Surinam	10500	52	$713	$1,049	$1,378	$2,329	100.88	59.83
35	Tamarin	-	51	$657	$1,007	$1,319	$2,428	49.92	94.42
36	Terre Rouge	-	48	$582	$967	$1,434	$2,208	112.2	72.13
37	Trou aux Biches	-	51	$588	$1,034	$1,784	$2,298	19.08	69.23
38	Vacoas	-	37	$398	$736	$1,133	$1,480	153.08	69.2

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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.