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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARINA CHICKEN LUNCHEON MEAT 850G | LARINA | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 98.56 |
| LARINA RECTANGULAR LUNCHEON MEAT 340G | LARINA RECTANGULAR LUNCHEON MEAT 340G | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 60.17 |
| Mai Ling Curry Chicken 312g tin | MAILING | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 56.15 |
| Mailing Roasted Duck with bone 340g | MAILING | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 80.22 |
| Maling Chicken Luncheon Meat 198g tin | MAILING | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 32.09 |
| PALATARE CHICKEN LUNCHEON MEAT 320G | PALATARE CHICKEN LUNCHEON MEAT 320G | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 78.50 |
| Sun Bridge Chicken Luncheon Meat 340 g tin | SUN BRIDGE CHICKEN LUNCHEON MEAT 340G | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 67.04 |
| Tulip Chicken Luncheon Meat 200g tin | TULIP | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 72.40 |
| Tulip Chicken Luncheon Meat 340g tin | TULIP | Canned Poultry - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 99.32 |
| 1/4X3 SARDINE TOMATE SIMPL | SIMPL | Canned Sardines | Rs 98.23 | Rs 105.83 |
| 1/6 SARDINE HUILE OLIVE RDF | Refle de France | Canned Sardines | Rs 107.32 | Rs 115.61 |
| 1/7 FILET SARDINE HBE PROV.CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Sardines | Rs 48.42 | Rs 52.16 |
| 1/7 FILET SARDINE NATUREL CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Sardines | Rs 49.77 | Rs 53.61 |
| 1/7 FILET SARDINE TOMATE CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Sardines | Rs 52.42 | Rs 56.48 |
| ANNY SARDINES BONELESS IN SUNFLOWER OIL 90G | ANNY | Canned Sardines | Rs 55.59 | Rs 59.89 |
| ANNY SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL 125G | ANNY | Canned Sardines | Rs 48.87 | Rs 52.65 |
| ANNY SARDINES IN SOYA OIL 125G | ANNY | Canned Sardines | Rs 38.55 | Rs 41.53 |
| AYAM SARDINES IN TOMOTA SAUCE 24X425G | AYAM | Canned Sardines | Rs 115.65 | Rs 124.58 |
| AYAM SARDINES SPICY 24X425G | AYAM | Canned Sardines | Rs 115.65 | Rs 124.58 |
| BEAURIVAGE CANNED SARDINE IN OIL 125G | KINGFOOD | Canned Sardines | Rs 24.11 | Rs 25.97 |
| BOUJD"OR CANNED SARDINES IN OLIVE OIL (50 x 125g) | BOUJD"OR | Canned Sardines | Rs 59.81 | Rs 64.43 |
| BOUJD"OR CANNED SARDINES IN SPICY SUNFLOWER (vegetable) OIL (50 x 125g) | BOUJD"OR | Canned Sardines | Rs 38.12 | Rs 41.06 |
| BOUJD"OR CANNED SARDINES IN SUNFLOWER (vegetable) OIL (50 x 125g) | BOUJD"OR | Canned Sardines | Rs 38.13 | Rs 41.08 |
| BOUJD"OR CANNED SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE (50 x 125g) | BOUJD"OR | Canned Sardines | Rs 37.76 | Rs 40.67 |
| CANNED SARDINE ATLANTIC BRAND 125G | ATLANTIC | Canned Sardines | Rs 32.60 | Rs 35.12 |
| CANNED SARDINE CITADELLE 125g | CITADELLE | Canned Sardines | Rs 34.69 | Rs 37.38 |
| CANNED SARDINES IN VEGETABLES OIL MAROC 125g | MAROC | Canned Sardines | Rs 32.85 | Rs 35.39 |
| CONNECTABLE SARDINES CITRON BASILIC SANS HUILE 98G | CONNETABLE | Canned Sardines | Rs 81.91 | Rs 88.25 |
| CONNET SARDINE PIMENT 87G | MONOPRIX | Canned Sardines | Rs 142.76 | Rs 153.78 |
| CONNETABLE SARDINE NATURE 95G | CONNETABLE | Canned Sardines | Rs 128.40 | Rs 138.33 |
| CONNETABLE SARDINES CITRON HUILE D'OLIVE 87G | CONNETABLE | Canned Sardines | Rs 133.63 | Rs 143.96 |
| CONNETABLE SARDINES H.OLIVE 87G | MONOPRIX | Canned Sardines | Rs 133.61 | Rs 143.94 |
| Canned Sardines Rosa in Vegetable Oil 125g | Rosa | Canned Sardines | Rs 32.64 | Rs 35.16 |
| Casino Fillet Sardine Huile Olive 100G | CASINO | Canned Sardines | Rs 85.50 | Rs 92.11 |
| Casino Sardine Ent Au Naturel 135G | CASINO | Canned Sardines | Rs 48.42 | Rs 52.16 |
| Casino Sardine Huile Tourn/Piment 135G | CASINO | Canned Sardines | Rs 54.49 | Rs 58.69 |
| DELMONACO FILET DE MAQUEREAUX 125G | DELMONACO | Canned Sardines | Rs 45.59 | Rs 49.11 |
| DELMONACO FILTES DE MAQUEREAUX A L'HUILE D'OLIVE 125G | DELMONACO | Canned Sardines | Rs 63.76 | Rs 68.69 |
| Delmonaco Filet sardines in olive oil 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 73.87 | Rs 79.58 |
| Delmonaco Filets sardines sunflower oil 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 60.42 | Rs 65.09 |
| Delmonaco sardines Citron 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 42.25 | Rs 45.51 |
| Delmonaco sardines Pimentees 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 41.15 | Rs 44.33 |
| Delmonaco sardines in olive oil 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 51.13 | Rs 55.08 |
| Delmonaco sardines in tomato sauce 125g | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 40.73 | Rs 43.88 |
| Delmonaco sardines in vegetable oil 125g (copy) | Delmonaco | Canned Sardines | Rs 37.15 | Rs 40.03 |
| ERICA SARDINES IN VEG OIL 125G | ERICA | Canned Sardines | Rs 23.56 | Rs 25.39 |
| Ever Pine Sardine Whole in Oil 125G | Ever Pine | Canned Sardines | Rs 23.19 | Rs 24.98 |
| Filets de sardines marinade citron et basilic U 100g | U | Canned Sardines | Rs 56.85 | Rs 61.25 |
| Filets de sardines tomate/basilic/olives U 1/6 100g | U | Canned Sardines | Rs 50.62 | Rs 54.53 |
| Filets de sardines à l'huile d'olive & citron U bte 1/7 100g | U | Canned Sardines | Rs 62.35 | Rs 67.17 |
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.