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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Sardine Huile Soja/Vegetale x125g | Tropical | Canned Sardines | Rs 33.52 | Rs 36.11 |
| Yellow Sardine in Soya Oil Josiane Brand 125g | Josiane | Canned Sardines | Rs 38.91 | Rs 41.92 |
| Zoziane Canned Sardines in oil 125g | Zoziane | Canned Sardines | Rs 36.33 | Rs 39.14 |
| ALIMENTA CANNED SARDINES IN VEGETABLE OIL 125 G - Direct Import | Alimenta | Canned Sardines - Direct Import Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 27.17 |
| ALIMENTA SARDINES A L'HUILE VEGETALE 125 G - Direct Import | Alimenta | Canned Sardines - Direct Import Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 27.17 |
| 220G SAUCIS COCKT FUME CRF CLA | CARREFOUR | Canned Sausages | Rs 103.64 | — |
| BOUTON OR SAUCIS.COCKTAIL 200G | BOUTON D'OR | Canned Sausages | Rs 91.74 | — |
| CHICKEN COCKTAIL SAUSAGES 24/250G (TULIP) -(10009301) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 77.09 | — |
| Chicken Hot Dog- 24x200 G (TULIP)-(1009302) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 63.82 | — |
| Cocktail Sausages -24/250g DAK (10009316) | DAK | Canned Sausages | Rs 77.01 | — |
| Cocktail Sausages 24/250 G 2.040,000 KG (TULIP) (10011003) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 76.74 | — |
| Cocktail Sausages- 48/125 g (TULIP) (10011001) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 45.69 | — |
| Pork Hot Dog Sausages - 48 X 125 g (TULIP) (10011002) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 43.46 | — |
| Pork Hot Dog Sausages-24/225G DAK (10009314) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 78.13 | — |
| Pork Hot Dog Skinless Sausages -24/200g - TULIP (10011004) | TULIP | Canned Sausages | Rs 64.14 | — |
| ZWAN CHICKEN COCKTAIL SAUSAGES 120GR (200GR NET) | ZWAN | Canned Sausages | Rs 49.24 | — |
| ZWAN CHICKEN COCKTAIL SAUSAGES 200GR (400GR NET) | ZWAN | Canned Sausages | Rs 81.95 | — |
| ZWAN CHICKEN COCKTAIL SAUSAGES 240GR (400GR NET) PROMO | ZWAN | Canned Sausages | Rs 75.19 | — |
| ZWAN CHICKEN HOTDOG SAUSAGES 200GR (400GR NET) | ZWAN | Canned Sausages | Rs 80.28 | — |
| "TOMATO PEELED WHOLE JUIC POT O GOLD 400G " | POT O GOLD | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 57.22 | Rs 65.89 |
| 1/2 CHAIR BASILIC MARTIN 425ml | Louis Martin | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 74.38 | Rs 85.65 |
| 1/2 CHAIR HERBES MARTIN 425 ml | Louis Martin | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 74.38 | Rs 85.65 |
| 1/2 CHAIR NATURE MARTIN 425 ml | Louis Martin | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 65.51 | Rs 75.42 |
| 200GX3 PUREE DE TOMATE CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 71.46 | Rs 82.28 |
| 383 PEELED TOMATOES DY | D'AUCY | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 50.74 | Rs 58.42 |
| 400G TOMATE ENTIE.PELEE CARREFOUR BIO | CARREFOUR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 52.54 | Rs 60.50 |
| 5 STAR WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2500G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 160.01 | Rs 184.23 | |
| 5 STAR WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 400G | 5 STAR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 25.13 | Rs 28.93 |
| 500G PUREE TOMATE CRF BIO | CARREFOUR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 52.27 | Rs 60.19 |
| 765G PEELED TOMATOES DY | D'AUCY | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 85.64 | Rs 98.61 |
| ALBA TOMATE CONCASSEES 780G | ALBA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 64.68 | Rs 74.48 |
| ALBA TOMATE CONCASSEES 800G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 69.73 | Rs 80.29 | |
| ALBA TOMATE PEELEES 800G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 69.73 | Rs 80.29 | |
| ALBA TOMATE PELEES 380G | ALBA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 32.34 | Rs 37.24 |
| ALBA TOMATE PELEES 780G | ALBA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 64.68 | Rs 74.48 |
| ALBA TOMATES CONCASSEES 380G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 32.34 | Rs 37.24 | |
| ALBA TOMATES ENTIERES PELEES 1500G | ALBA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 291.39 | Rs 335.52 |
| ALBA TOMATES PELEES 2600G | ALBA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 448.78 | Rs 516.74 |
| ARCOR WHOLE PEELED TOMATO 400 G | ARCOR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 39.25 | Rs 45.19 |
| AZZURA Whole peeled tomatoes 2500 GRAM | AZZURA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 192.47 | Rs 221.62 |
| AZZURA Whole peeled tomatoes 400 GRAM | AZZURA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 34.20 | Rs 39.39 |
| BELLA NAPOLI 400G | BELLA NAPOLI | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 26.45 | Rs 32.40 |
| Belinda Canned Tomatoes 400g | La Belinda | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 38.54 | Rs 47.21 |
| Campagna Tomato 2550g | Campagna | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 219.27 | Rs 268.59 |
| Campagna Tomato 400g | Campagna Tomato | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 37.51 | Rs 45.95 |
| Classico Chopped Tomatoes 400g | Classico | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 40.18 | Rs 49.22 |
| Classico Whole peeled Tomatoes 2550g | Classico | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 226.81 | Rs 277.83 |
| Classico Whole peeled Tomatoes 400g | Classico | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 40.18 | Rs 49.22 |
| Classico Whole peeled tomatoes 800g | Classico | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 80.34 | Rs 98.41 |
| DELICIOSA peeled Tomatoes 2.5 Kgs | DELICIOSA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 161.64 | Rs 186.12 |
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.