Cost of living in Mauritius
Current prices from official and public sources: fuel, fixed prices, groceries, electricity, rent and interest rates.
In Mauritius today, petrol costs Rs 77.70 a litre and diesel Rs 78.35, a 100 g pain maison is Rs 3.90 and a 12 kg LPG gas cylinder is Rs 250.00. Fuel, bread, rice, flour and LPG prices are fixed by the government; below are those fixed prices, average grocery prices, CEB electricity tariffs, rents and maximum retail prices, each with its source.
Fuel prices
Retail price at the pump, in force since 29 September 2026.
| Fuel | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (Mogas) | litre | Rs 77.70 |
| Diesel (Gas Oil) | litre | Rs 78.35 |
Source: State Trading Corporation · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:00
Government fixed prices
Maximum prices fixed by government for bread, LPG, flour, ration rice, onions, potatoes and more.
| Product | Maximum price |
|---|---|
| LPG (12 kg) | Rs 250.00 |
| LPG (6 kg) | Rs 125.00 |
| LPG (5 kg) | Rs 105.00 |
| Mogas (Litre) | Rs 77.70 |
| Gas Oil (Litre) | Rs 78.35 |
| Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK)(Litre) | Rs 68.65 |
| Bread (100 gms) (Maison, Rond) | Rs 3.90 |
| Bread (100 gms) (Baguette) | Rs 4.00 |
| Bread (200 gms) (Baguette) | Rs 8.00 |
| Bread (400 gms) (Baguette) | Rs 16.00 |
| Bread (200 gms) (Moule) | Rs 7.80 |
| Bread (500 gms) (Moule) | Rs 19.50 |
| Bread (1000 gms) (Moule) | Rs 39.00 |
| Bread (1500 gms) (Moule) | Rs 58.50 |
| Bread (2000 gms) (Moule) | Rs 78.00 |
| Flour supplied by STC to bakers at wholesale price- 25kg | Rs 217.50 |
| Flour supplied by STC: White wheaten flour- 1/2 kg | Rs 4.85 |
| White wheaten flour- 2.5 kg | Rs 26.00 |
| White wheaten flour- 25 kg | Rs 242.50 |
| Wholewheat and brown flour- 1/2 kg | Rs 4.00 |
| Wholewheat and brown flour- 1 kg | Rs 9.00 |
| Wholewheat and brown flour- 25 kg | Rs 200.00 |
| Ration Rice - 1/2 kg | Rs 5.40 |
| Ration Rice - 2.5 kg | Rs 28.00 |
| Ration Rice - 5 kg | Rs 56.00 |
| Ration Rice - 25 kg | Rs 270.00 |
| Ration Rice - 26 kg | Rs 280.80 |
| Edible Oil supplied by STC (Litre) | Rs 68.95 |
| Milk Powder supplied by STC - 1kg | Rs 219.00 |
| Onions | Rs 50.00 /Kg |
| Potatoes | Rs 50.00 /Kg |
| Garlics | Rs 84.00 / ½ kg (only Rodrigues) |
| Lodised Table Salt | Rs 3.00 per 125g (Mauritius Only) |
Source: Ministry of Commerce (PAMD) · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:00
Average grocery prices
Average shop prices for September 2026, surveyed by Statistics Mauritius.
| Item | Unit | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Bread (maison) | 100 gm | Rs 3.90 |
| Bread baguette | 200 gm | Rs 8.00 |
| Rice (Govt. subsidized) | kg | Rs 10.80 |
| Trader's Rice | kg | Rs 75.64 |
| Flour (Govt. subsidized) | kg | Rs 9.70 |
| Trader's packed flour | kg | Rs 20.86 |
| Dry noodle | 85 gm | Rs 9.02 |
| Fresh Beef | kg | Rs 690.19 |
| Frozen beef | kg | Rs 534.31 |
| Frozen Mutton | kg | Rs 691.51 |
| Fresh Chicken whole | kg | Rs 218.33 |
| Frozen chicken whole | kg | Rs 261.11 |
| Corned Beef | 340 gm | Rs 158.71 |
| Frozen fish La Perle | kg | Rs 332.58 |
| Salted fish Snoek | kg | Rs 604.29 |
| Sardines in vegetables oil | 125 gm | Rs 40.17 |
| Pilchards tomato sauce | 425 gm | Rs 122.26 |
| Tuna solid in oil | 185 gm | Rs 52.19 |
| Powdered milk (whole) | kg | Rs 247.60 |
| Cheese | 250 gm | Rs 84.02 |
| Cooking oil | litre | Rs 83.56 |
| Margarine | 500 gm | Rs 124.21 |
| Potato | kg | Rs 50.00 |
| Onion | kg | Rs 50.00 |
| Garlic | kg | Rs 200.00 |
| Broad beans | 500 gm | Rs 38.55 |
| Black lentils | 500 gm | Rs 20.63 |
| Split peas | 500 gm | Rs 20.88 |
| Sugar white | kg | Rs 57.13 |
| Baby milk powder | 400 gm | Rs 301.38 |
| Baby Cereal | 250 gm | Rs 113.26 |
| Salt Refined | 500 gm | Rs 22.43 |
| Tea | 125 gm | Rs 76.07 |
| Cooking gas | 12 kg | Rs 250.00 |
| Gasolene | litre | Rs 71.12 |
| Diesel | litre | Rs 71.72 |
| Laundry soap | kg | Rs 145.17 |
Source: Statistics Mauritius · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:00
Household electricity tariffs
Rs per kWh, charged block by block each month, from 1st May 2026. Tariff 110A is the residential social tariff.
| Units (kWh) | Tariff 110A | Tariff 110 / 120 / 140 |
|---|---|---|
| First 25 | Rs 2.18 | Rs 3.63 |
| Next 25 | Rs 3.04 | Rs 5.04 |
| Next 25 | Rs 3.28 | Rs 5.45 |
| Next 25 | Rs 5.45 | Rs 6.27 |
| Next 100 | Rs 6.15 | Rs 7.07 |
| Next 50 | Rs 7.02 | Rs 8.07 |
| Next 50 | Rs 7.90 | Rs 9.09 |
| Next 200 | Rs 10.46 | Rs 12.03 |
| Next 500 | Rs 10.68 | Rs 12.28 |
| Next 500 | Rs 10.91 | Rs 12.55 |
| Next 500 | Rs 11.13 | Rs 12.80 |
| All additional units | Rs 11.36 | Rs 13.06 |
Source: CEB · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:00
Apartment rents
Average advertised monthly rent for apartments.
| Apartment | Rent per month | Per m² |
|---|---|---|
| All apartments | Rs 53,000 | — |
| By bedrooms | ||
| 1 Bedroom | Rs 35,000 | Rs 586 |
| 2 Bedrooms | Rs 50,000 | Rs 524 |
| 3 Bedrooms | Rs 75,000 | Rs 522 |
| 4 Bedrooms | Rs 150,000 | Rs 563 |
| By type of apartment | ||
| Penthouses | Rs 130,000 | Rs 625 |
| Studios | Rs 35,000 | Rs 710 |
| By region in Mauritius | ||
| Centre | Rs 50,000 | Rs 400 |
| East | Rs 100,000 | Rs 600 |
| North | Rs 70,000 | Rs 567 |
| South | Rs 35,000 | Rs 392 |
| West | Rs 60,000 | Rs 534 |
Source: PropertyCloud · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:00
Maximum retail prices
Maximum retail prices for 3,922 price-controlled products such as rice, pasta, pulses, canned and frozen food. Search by name, brand or barcode.
| Product | Brand | Type | Max price (Mauritius) | Rodrigues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250G BEURRIER PLASTIQ.DOUX CRF | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 205.73 | Rs 228.12 |
| 250G PL BEUR EXFIN DS VERNEUIL | VERNEUIL | Butter and Margarine | Rs 166.53 | Rs 184.65 |
| 250G PL BEUR EXFIN DX VERNEUIL | VERNEUIL | Butter and Margarine | Rs 166.53 | Rs 184.65 |
| 255G ST HUBERT OMEGA 3 DS | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 179.53 | Rs 199.06 |
| 255G ST HUBERT OMEGA 3 DX | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 179.71 | Rs 199.27 |
| 500G BEUR MOULE DS P BRETON | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 438.28 | Rs 485.96 |
| 500G BEUR MOULE DX P BRETON | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 438.36 | Rs 486.05 |
| 500ML PLANTA FIN CUIS FACILE | carrefour | Butter and Margarine | Rs 181.71 | Rs 201.48 |
| 7 SEVEN 60% FAT SPREAD 500G | 7 SEVEN | Butter and Margarine | Rs 91.39 | Rs 101.34 |
| ANCHOR SALTED BUTTER 200G | ANCHOR | Butter and Margarine | Rs 107.80 | Rs 119.53 |
| ANCHOR UNSALTED BUTTER 1KG SHEETS | ANCHOR | Butter and Margarine | Rs 594.46 | Rs 659.14 |
| ANCHOR UNSALTED BUTTER 200G | ANCHOR | Butter and Margarine | Rs 108.54 | Rs 120.35 |
| ANCHOR UNSALTED BUTTER 5KG | ANCHOR | Butter and Margarine | Rs 2,505.67 | Rs 2,778.27 |
| ARLA DANISH BUTTER SALTED 200G | ARLA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 140.93 | Rs 156.25 |
| ARLA DANISH BUTTER UNSALTED 200G | ARLA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 139.78 | Rs 154.98 |
| ARLA LURPAK ORGANIC BUTTER UNSALTED 200G | ARLA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 140.33 | Rs 155.60 |
| ARLA LURPAK SOFT BUTTER BLEND UNSALTED FOR COOKING AND BAKING 5 KG | ARLA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 2,323.15 | Rs 2,575.88 |
| ASTURIANA SALTED BUTTER 200G | ASTURIANA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 122.01 | Rs 135.29 |
| ASTURIANA SALTED BUTTER 250G | ASTURIANA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 119.31 | Rs 132.29 |
| ASTURIANA UNSALTED BUTTER 200G | ASTURIANA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 104.70 | Rs 116.09 |
| AUSTRALIAN STAR SALTED BUTTER (40 x 227g) | AUSTRALIAN STAR | Butter and Margarine | Rs 114.86 | Rs 127.36 |
| AVONMORE SALTED BUTTER (20 x 200 gram) | AVONMORE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 104.14 | Rs 115.47 |
| AVONMORE UNSALTED BUTTER (20 x 200 gram) | AVONMORE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 104.14 | Rs 115.47 |
| BEGA BUTTER SALTED 250G | BEGA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 132.01 | Rs 146.38 |
| BEGA BUTTER UNSALTED 250G | BEGA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 132.56 | Rs 146.98 |
| BEURRE BIO SANS LACTOSE 125 G - Zuger | Zuger | Butter and Margarine | Rs 404.01 | Rs 447.96 |
| BEURRE DEMI-SEL BARATTE 250 G - LA VIE CLAIRE | LA VIE CLAIRE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 311.33 | Rs 345.21 |
| BEURRE DOUX BARATTE 250 G - LA VIE CLAIRE | LA VIE CLAIRE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 317.61 | Rs 352.16 |
| BLOSSOM LIGHT SPREAD 500G | BLOSSOM | Butter and Margarine | Rs 67.05 | Rs 74.35 |
| Beurre Echire Motte 250g Demi Sel | ECHIRE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 358.84 | Rs 397.88 |
| Beurre Echire Motte 250g Doux | ECHIRE | Butter and Margarine | Rs 358.84 | Rs 397.88 |
| Blue Band Gold Margarine 500g | BLUEBAND | Butter and Margarine | Rs 121.61 | Rs 134.83 |
| Bridel Beurre D.Sel 80% 200g | BRIDEL | Butter and Margarine | Rs 137.07 | Rs 151.98 |
| Bridel Beurre Doux 82% 200g | BRIDEL | Butter and Margarine | Rs 137.07 | Rs 151.98 |
| CANOLA GOLD 60% FAT SPREAD 500G | CANOLA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 93.17 | Rs 103.31 |
| CLOVER BUTTER MINI TUBS 7G | CLOVER | Butter and Margarine | Rs 5.74 | Rs 6.37 |
| EMBORG Salted 82% (200g) | EMBORG | Butter and Margarine | Rs 130.04 | Rs 144.19 |
| EMBORG UNSALTED BUTTER 82% 5KG | EMBORG | Butter and Margarine | Rs 2,622.30 | Rs 2,907.59 |
| EMBORG Unsalted 82% (200g) | EMBORG | Butter and Margarine | Rs 138.46 | Rs 153.52 |
| ERICA BUTTER SALTED 200G | ERICA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 124.87 | Rs 138.46 |
| ERICA BUTTER UNSALTED 200G | ERICA | Butter and Margarine | Rs 125.85 | Rs 139.54 |
| EV Beurre Classique Demi Sel 200g Plaquette | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 133.82 | Rs 148.38 |
| EV Beurre Classique Doux 200g Plaquette | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 136.79 | Rs 151.66 |
| EV Beurre Extra Sec 84% mg Plaque 1 Kg | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 726.02 | Rs 805.01 |
| EV Beurre Rouleau 250g Demi Sel | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 178.12 | Rs 197.50 |
| EV Beurre Rouleau 250g Doux | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 187.65 | Rs 208.07 |
| EV Beurre Rouleau 500g Doux | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 388.14 | Rs 430.37 |
| EV Beurre Tendre Demi Sel 250g Plaquette | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 166.99 | Rs 185.16 |
| EV Beurre Tendre Doux 250g Plaquette | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 167.00 | Rs 185.17 |
| EV Beurrier Demi Sel 250g | Elle & Vire | Butter and Margarine | Rs 172.38 | Rs 191.14 |
Source: Price Fixing Unit · updated 9 Nov 2026, 06:07
Frequently asked questions
Who sets fuel prices in Mauritius?
Petrol and diesel retail prices are set by the State Trading Corporation (STC).
Which prices are fixed by the government?
The Ministry of Commerce fixes the retail price of some essentials, such as LPG cylinders and certain types of bread, rice and flour.
Where do these prices come from?
From official and public sources: the STC for fuel, the Ministry of Commerce for fixed and regulated prices, the Price Fixing Unit for maximum retail prices, Statistics Mauritius for grocery prices, CEB for electricity tariffs, PropertyCloud listings for rents and the Bank of Mauritius for the key rate.
Prices are collected automatically from the sources listed under each table and are shown for guidance only. Check with the source before relying on a figure.