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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double concentré de tomates 28% PRIX MINI 4x140g 560g | U | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 135.37 | Rs 155.88 |
| ELEVEN STAR PREMIUM CHOICE PEEL TOMATO 2500G | ELEVEN STAR | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 171.57 | Rs 227.19 |
| Easy Cook Whole peeled Tomatoes 3000g | Easy Cook Whole peeled Tomatoes 2550g | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 170.47 | Rs 196.28 |
| Easy Cook Whole peeled Tomatoes 400g | Easy Cook | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 31.95 | Rs 39.14 |
| Easy Cook Whole peeled Tomatoes 500g | Easy Cook | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 27.92 | Rs 32.13 |
| FJUNC WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2850G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 251.33 | Rs 307.86 | |
| HIBISCA CANNED WHOLE PEEL TOMATOES 400G | Hibisca | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 32.61 | Rs 39.95 |
| JB TOMATES SECHEES BIODYNAMIQUE 190G NATURENVIE | JARDIN BIO | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 235.59 | Rs 271.27 |
| Kitchen cook Tomato whole peeled 400g | Kitchen cook | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 29.43 | Rs 36.06 |
| LA MOLISANA DATTERINI 12 LATTE X 400G | LA MOLISANA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 50.32 | Rs 57.94 |
| LA MOLISANA PELATI 12 LATTE X 400G | LA MOLISANA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 45.11 | Rs 51.94 |
| LA MOLISANA POLPA IN PEZZI 12 LATTE X 400G | LA MOLISANA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 45.77 | Rs 52.70 |
| LA MOLISANA POMODORINI 12 LATTE X 400G | LA MOLISANA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 49.93 | Rs 57.49 |
| LAILA WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 400G | LAILA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 29.48 | Rs 33.94 |
| LEADER CANNED WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 400g | LEADER | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 41.50 | Rs 50.84 |
| La Campagnola 400g | La Campagnola | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 32.64 | Rs 37.58 |
| MAZZA CRUSHED PEELED TOMATOES CAN 400G | MAZZA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 31.30 | Rs 36.05 |
| MOLINO CASILLO CANNED PEELED TOMATOES 6 X 3KG | MOLINO CASILLO | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 260.16 | Rs 299.56 |
| MUTTI Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2.5 Kgs | MUTTI | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 299.02 | Rs 344.30 |
| Marisa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2.5kg | Marisa | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 145.94 | Rs 178.78 |
| Marisa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g | Marisa | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 25.96 | Rs 31.80 |
| Merysa Chopped Tomatoes 400g | Merysa | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 28.52 | Rs 34.94 |
| Merysa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2550g | Merysa | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 156.11 | Rs 191.23 |
| Merysa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g | Merysa | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 28.52 | Rs 34.94 |
| PLUM PEELED TOMATOES 400G METELLIANA | METELLIANA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 37.24 | Rs 45.61 |
| Peeled Tomatoes 6 x 2550g " Attianese" | Attianese | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 201.46 | Rs 231.97 |
| Peeled Tomatoes EO 24 x 400 " Amadora" | AMADORA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 34.59 | Rs 39.83 |
| Peeled tomatoes 6x2500gms Brand Masseria Andolfo | Masseria Andolfo | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 182.35 | Rs 209.97 |
| Purée de tomate U 3x200g | U | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 53.45 | Rs 61.54 |
| ROSALINDA PEELED TOMATO 2500G | Canned Tomatoes | — | Rs 181.25 | |
| ROSALINDA PEELED TOMATO 400G | Canned Tomatoes | — | Rs 32.52 | |
| Rosanna Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2500g | Rosanna | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 174.87 | Rs 201.35 |
| Rosanna Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g | Rosanna Whole Peeled Tomatoes | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 26.20 | Rs 30.17 |
| Rossa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2.5KG | ROSSA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 193.21 | Rs 222.47 |
| Rossa Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400G | ROSSA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 35.71 | Rs 43.74 |
| TOMATO WHOLE PEELED 2.5KG | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 204.00 | Rs 249.89 |
| TOMATOES PEELED 2.5KG CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 197.17 | Rs 227.03 |
| Tomatina Peeled Tomatoes - 400g | Tomatina | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 31.96 | — |
| VALLE DEL SOLE WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2550G | VALLE DEL SOLE | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 191.08 | Rs 220.02 |
| Vaiva 2500G | Vaiva 2500G | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 190.77 | Rs 233.69 |
| Vaiva 3000G | Vaiva | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 170.47 | Rs 196.28 |
| Vaiva 500g | Vaiva 500g | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 27.92 | Rs 32.13 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATO 1ST GRADE X 2500 GMS | 1ST GRADE | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 176.81 | Rs 203.58 |
| canned tomatoes 2.5kg martina | martina | Canned Tomatoes | Rs 173.69 | Rs 200.00 |
| 133g-1/6 THON ENT NAT CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 59.78 | Rs 63.13 |
| 160g-1/5 THON BLANC NATUREL RDF | RDF | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 140.90 | Rs 148.82 |
| 190G FILET THON ALBA HLO CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 213.89 | Rs 225.91 |
| 190G THON ALBA NAT TR CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 122.97 | Rs 129.88 |
| 210g - 1/10X3 THON LISTAO ENT HLO CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 141.56 | Rs 149.51 |
| 240g-1/10X3 THON ALBA ENT NAT CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 115.32 | Rs 121.79 |
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.