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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280g - 1/4X2 THON ENT LIST NAT CAN CR | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 158.25 | Rs 167.14 |
| 399g - 1/6X3 THON MX LISTAO NAT SIMPL | SIMPL | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 174.91 | Rs 184.75 |
| 400g - 1/2 THON ALBA ENT NAT CRF | CARREFOUR | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 180.88 | Rs 191.04 |
| CONNECTABLE THON BLANC VERITABLE GERMON A L'HUILE D'OLIVE 52G | CONNETABLE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 121.80 | Rs 131.22 |
| MPG THON BLANC AU NATUREL 160G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 165.29 | Rs 178.07 |
| MPX THON ALBACORE AU NATUREL 140G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 150.32 | Rs 161.95 |
| MPX THON ALBACORE AU NATUREL 280G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 284.59 | Rs 306.58 |
| MPX THON ALBACORE AU NATUREL 93G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 112.22 | Rs 120.90 |
| MPX THON BLANC A L'HUILE D'OLIVE VIERGE EXTRA 52G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 104.53 | Rs 112.61 |
| MPX THON BLANC A LHUILE D'OLIVE VIERGE EXTRA 104G | MONOPRIX | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 179.38 | Rs 193.25 |
| ODYSSEE FLT THON NAT 1/6 115G | ODYSSEE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 84.56 | Rs 91.10 |
| ODYSSEE THON ALB TRCHE 140G | ODYSSEE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 116.24 | Rs 125.24 |
| SAKURA CANNED TUNA CHUNK IN BRINE/WATER 170G | SAKURA | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 40.09 | Rs 43.18 |
| TB THN LISTAO MCX 1/4 130G | Top Budget | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 70.23 | Rs 75.66 |
| THON LISTAO MCX NAT 160GX48 (10002098) | PETIT NAVIRE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 117.23 | Rs 123.82 |
| THON MIETTE HOVE 160GX24 (10004364) | PETIT NAVIRE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 163.44 | Rs 172.62 |
| THON NATUREL 1/4 D.RESP. 190G X 48 (10004363) | PETIT NAVIRE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 156.82 | Rs 165.63 |
| THON NATUREL 1/6 D.RESP. 132G X 48 (10004362) | PETIT NAVIRE | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 111.17 | Rs 117.42 |
| TREBON LIGHT MEAT TUNA CHUNKS IN WATER | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 50.28 | Rs 54.17 |
| TREBON LIGHT MEAT TUNA CHUNKS IN WATER X 170G | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 51.27 | Rs 54.14 |
| TREBON LIGHT MEAT TUNA SOLID IN WATER | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 50.65 | Rs 54.56 |
| TREBON LIGHT MEAT TUNA SOLID IN WATER X170G | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 51.86 | Rs 54.78 |
| TREBON WHITE MEAT TUNA SOLID IN WATER | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 54.13 | Rs 58.31 |
| TREBON WHITE MEAT TUNA SOLID IN WATER X 170G | TRES BON | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 55.40 | Rs 58.51 |
| TUNA CHUNK IN BRINE CAPE POINT 170G | CAPE POINT | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 59.39 | Rs 63.99 |
| TUNA SOLID IN BRINE CAPE POINT 170G | CAPE POINT | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 63.57 | Rs 68.50 |
| Thon au naturel en morceaux PRIX MINI boîte 14 130g | PRIX MINI | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 62.42 | Rs 67.24 |
| Thon blanc au naturel U boite 15 112g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 111.54 | Rs 117.81 |
| Thon en tranche au naturel pêché à la ligne U boîte 13 186g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 156.53 | Rs 165.33 |
| Thon en tranche naturel pêché ligne U boîte 15 112g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 99.84 | Rs 105.45 |
| Thon entier huile olive pêche ligne U 150g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 93.33 | Rs 100.54 |
| Thon entier listao naturel pêche ligne U boîte 12 312g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 200.21 | Rs 215.69 |
| Thon entier listao pêché à la ligne U 13 215g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 147.17 | Rs 155.44 |
| Thon listao au naturel pêché ligne U 14 140g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 91.45 | Rs 98.52 |
| Thon listao au naturel pêché ligne U 2x14 280g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 187.57 | Rs 198.11 |
| Thon listao entier au naturel pêche à la ligne U 93g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 71.35 | Rs 75.36 |
| Thon naturel pêché à la ligne U boîte 3x110 168g | U | Canned Tuna (Natural/in oil/in water/unflavoured) | Rs 125.41 | Rs 132.46 |
| 5 Star Flakes, Light meat tuna in vegetable oil, 170g tin | 5 STAR FLAKES, LIGHT MEAT TUNA IN VEGETABLE OIL, 170G TIN | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 33.13 |
| BlueSea, Tuna Flake in Vegetable Oil, 170g tin | BLUESEA | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 37.25 |
| Leader white tuna solid in sunflower oil 170g | Leader | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 64.86 |
| Trebon Tuna Chunks in oil 170g tin | TREBON | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 51.23 |
| Trebon Tuna Solid in Brine 170g tin | TREBON | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 51.23 |
| Tropical Filet de Thon Au Citron 115g | Tropical | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 94.92 |
| Tropical Solid in Olive Oil 160g | Tropical | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 84.99 |
| Tropical Tuna chunks in chilli oil 160g | TROPICAL | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 54.35 |
| Tropical Tuna flakes in oil 170 g tin | tropical | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 49.96 |
| Tropical Tuna solid in brine 170g tin | TROPICAL | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 67.43 |
| Tropical Tuna solid in oil 170g tin | tropical | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 75.49 |
| Tropical White tuna solid in oil 170g tin | tropical | Canned Tuna - Rodrigues only | — | Rs 70.38 |
| 1/2 CHAMP EMIN NORMAND CRF EX | CARREFOUR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 107.82 | Rs 124.14 |
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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.