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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mélange haricots verts et beurre très fin coupés U 44 455G | U | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 97.94 | Rs 112.77 |
| NOVA CANNED PEELED TOMATO 2500G | NOVA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 166.26 | Rs 191.43 |
| Nature Shine Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2.55KG | Nature Shine | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 195.29 | Rs 224.86 |
| Nature Shine Whole Peeled Tomatoes 400g | Nature Shine | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 34.91 | Rs 40.20 |
| Novi - Green peas 24x400GR.NT. | Novi | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 23.38 | Rs 26.92 |
| Novi - whole peeled tomatoes 24x400GR.NT | Novi | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 29.66 | Rs 34.14 |
| Novi - whole peeled tomatoes 6x2500GR.NT | Novi | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 171.85 | Rs 197.88 |
| O&P Baby Corn 425g | O&P | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 49.31 | Rs 56.77 |
| O&P Cream Style Corn 425g | O&P | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 37.30 | Rs 42.94 |
| O&P Sweet Whole Kernel Corn 425g | O&P | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 37.30 | Rs 42.94 |
| ORGANIC WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 400G BIOPLUS | BIOPLUS | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 43.11 | Rs 49.64 |
| ORIENT CANNED GREEN PEAS 400g | ORIENT | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 26.58 | Rs 30.61 |
| ORIENT CANNED MIXED VEGETABLES 400g | ORIENT | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 31.61 | Rs 36.39 |
| PATE AL POMODORI ESSICCATI | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 360.54 | Rs 415.14 |
| PEAS 24X400G NET EOL "LENA" BRAND | LENA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 30.02 | Rs 34.56 |
| PEELED TOMATOES 6x2500 - Tomates pelées STRIANESE - 2,5 kg | REGAFOOD S.R.L | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 1,077.30 | Rs 1,240.44 |
| PELATI SAN MARZANO DELL'AGRO SAR.NOC.DOP | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 201.10 | Rs 231.55 |
| PELATI TRITURATI DOLCEMILIO 3/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 238.92 | Rs 275.09 |
| PELATICHEF 3/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 254.96 | Rs 293.57 |
| PELATO GRF 12X400G UE "Tomates pelées GAROFALO - 400 gr." | Pastificio Lucio Garofalo Spa | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 114.16 | Rs 131.45 |
| PEPERONCINI DOLCELACRIMA 1/1 | Greci | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 516.45 | Rs 594.66 |
| PEPERONCINI LACRIMA D'ORO 1/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 516.45 | Rs 594.66 |
| PIZZAIOLO Extra Fine Crushed Tomato 4.05kg | PIZZAIOLO | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 314.81 | Rs 362.48 |
| POLPA GRF 12X400G GAROFALO "Pulpe de tomates GAROFALO - 400 gr." | Pastificio Lucio Garofalo Spa | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 114.16 | Rs 131.45 |
| POLPACHEF FINE (2x5kg) | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 732.57 | Rs 843.52 |
| POMODORI ANTIPASTO X 6 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 663.62 | Rs 764.12 |
| POMODORI GOLDEN AL FORNO 1/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 453.27 | Rs 521.90 |
| POMODORI PELATI 12 x 800g . | GRANORO | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 73.99 | Rs 85.19 |
| POMODORI RUSTICI SEMI-DRIED 1/1-SEMIDRIED TOMATOES 780 G | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 491.72 | Rs 566.19 |
| POMODORINI DORATI 1/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 505.61 | Rs 582.18 |
| POMODORINI GRF 12X400G UE "Tomates cerises GAROFALO - 400 gr." | Pastificio Lucio Garofalo Spa | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 44.57 | Rs 51.32 |
| POMODORINI MEDITERRANEI 1/1 | GRECI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 148.32 | Rs 170.78 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN BETTERAVE ROUGE ASSAI.EN D800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 103.43 | Rs 119.08 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN CAROTTES EXTRA FINES 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 108.58 | Rs 125.03 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN HARICOTS VERT EXTRA FINS 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 109.90 | Rs 126.55 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN HARICOTS VERT TRES FINS 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 124.81 | Rs 143.71 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN MACEDOINES DE LEGUMES 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 105.56 | Rs 121.54 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN MAIS DOUX EN GRAIND 600G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 117.25 | Rs 135.00 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN PETITS POIS EXTRA FINS 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 110.59 | Rs 127.34 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN PETITS POIS JEU.CAROTTES TRES FINS 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 107.70 | Rs 124.00 |
| PRO-A-PRO LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN PETITS POIS TRES FINS 800G 4/4 | LES JARDINS D'ADRIEN | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 125.71 | Rs 144.75 |
| PROCHAMP MUSHROOM P&S 115G | PROCHAMP | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 36.73 | Rs 42.30 |
| PROCHAMP MUSHROOM P&S 230G | PROCHAMP | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 48.89 | Rs 56.30 |
| PROCHAMP MUSHROOM WHOLE 230G | PROCHAMP | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 63.31 | Rs 72.90 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PASTE 1.25KG | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 125.64 | Rs 144.67 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PASTE 1.3KG | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 130.37 | Rs 150.11 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PASTE 300G | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 32.59 | Rs 37.52 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PASTE 640G | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 67.69 | Rs 77.95 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PUREE 2.2KG | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 231.95 | Rs 267.07 |
| PUIDOR TOMATO PUREE 700G | PUIDOR | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 105.30 | Rs 121.24 |
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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.