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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB MAIS DOUX SS VIDE 1/2 285G | Top Budget | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 40.97 | Rs 47.18 |
| TB TOMATES PEL.AU JUS 1/2 240G | Top Budget | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 23.99 | Rs 27.62 |
| TB TOMATES PEL.AU JUS 4/4 476G | Top Budget | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 50.23 | Rs 57.83 |
| THE PRINCESS CANNED PEELED TOMATOES CARTON 6X2500 GRAM | THE PRINCESS | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 166.16 | Rs 191.32 |
| THE PRINCESS PEELED TOMATOES TRAYS 12x400G E.OPEN - 2026 | THE PRINCESS | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 28.62 | Rs 32.95 |
| TOMATO PASSATA 24X400G NET EOL "LENA" BRAND. | LENA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 46.56 | Rs 53.62 |
| TOMATO PASTE 2200G MERYSA | MERYSA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 272.93 | Rs 314.26 |
| Tomates cerises entières au jus U boîte 1/2 240g. | U | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 43.95 | Rs 50.60 |
| Tomates entières pelées PRIX MINI boîte 12 238g . | PRIX MINI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 32.37 | Rs 37.28 |
| Tomates entières pelées PRIX MINI boîte 44 476g | PRIX MINI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 61.45 | Rs 70.76 |
| Tomates entières pelées U BIO boîte 1/2 238g. | U | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 42.63 | Rs 49.08 |
| Tomates entières pelées au jus U boîte 1/2 238g. | U | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 34.38 | Rs 39.59 |
| Tomates entières pelées au jus U boîte 4/4 476g. | U | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 70.95 | Rs 81.69 |
| Tomatina Peeled Tomatoes - 400g / Canned Vegetables | Tomatina | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 36.19 | Rs 41.67 |
| VALLE DEL SOLE WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2550G - | VALLE DEL SOLE | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 176.06 | Rs 202.72 |
| Vaiva 2550g Tomotoes | Vaiva | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 164.65 | Rs 189.58 |
| Vaiva Whole Peeled Tomato 400g | Vaiva | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 30.47 | Rs 35.09 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 24X400G OTG "LENA" BRAND. | LENA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 37.40 | Rs 43.07 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2500G CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 188.76 | Rs 217.35 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2500G NONNA ADELE(copy) | NONNA ADELE | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 164.37 | Rs 189.26 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2500G TENUTA ELISA | TENUTA ELISA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 187.40 | Rs 215.79 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 2500GM LONGOBARDI. | LONGOBARDI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 183.38 | Rs 211.15 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 400GM LONGOBARDI. | LONGOBARDI | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 29.50 | Rs 33.96 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES 6X2550G OTG "LENA" BRAND. | LENA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 202.73 | Rs 233.43 |
| WHOLE PEELED TOMATOES LAILA 400G | LAILA | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 33.09 | Rs 38.10 |
| WHOLE TOMATO PEELED 1ST GRADE X 2500GMS | 1ST GRADE | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 156.45 | Rs 180.13 |
| WS Processed Peas 400G | Winners | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 23.45 | Rs 27.00 |
| WS Whole Kernel Corn 410G | Winners | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 26.09 | Rs 30.03 |
| Whole Peeled Tomato - Rocket Brand - 2500 gms | ROCKET | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 193.04 | Rs 222.28 |
| Whole Peeled Tomato - Rocket Brand - 400 g | ROCKET | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 29.84 | Rs 34.36 |
| Whole Peeled Tomato 2.5Kgs - Rasanand | Rasanand | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 147.12 | Rs 169.40 |
| Whole Peeled Tomato 400 gms - Rasanand | Rasanand | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 30.08 | Rs 34.65 |
| Whole Peeled Tomatoes - Classic - 2550 g | Classic | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 196.19 | Rs 225.91 |
| Whole Peeled Tomatoes - Classic - 400 g | Classic | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 32.94 | Rs 37.93 |
| Whole peeled Tomatoes 400g - CV | Classico | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 41.33 | Rs 47.58 |
| Winner's Diced Tomatoes 400g | WINNERS | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 32.78 | Rs 37.74 |
| Winners Wholed Peeled Tomatoes 400g | WINNERS | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 34.92 | Rs 40.20 |
| kitchen cook whole peeled 400g.. | kitchen cook whole peeled | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 37.76 | Rs 43.47 |
| kitchen cook whole peeled tomatoes 2.5KG.. | kitchen cook whole tomatoes 2.5 KG.. | Canned Vegetables (Beans, Mushroom, Potatoes, Peas, Tomatoes, Vegetables) | Rs 171.26 | Rs 197.19 |
| Abali sunflower oil 1 Lt bottle | ABALI | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 77.17 |
| Edible Oil Refined edible oil in bulk - Moroil | Rani | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 74.93 |
| Lesieur Huile de Tournesol 1 Lt bottle | lesieur | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 101.15 |
| Lesieur Huile de soja 1 lt bottle | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 95.46 |
| Lesieur Huile de soja 2 lt bottle per ½ dz bottles of 2 lts | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 190.94 |
| Moroil Soya, Naturellement riche en Omega 3, 1 litre bottle | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 82.30 |
| Moroil Soya, Naturellement riche en Omega 3, 4 litres bottle | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 329.56 |
| Rani Pure vegetable oil, cholesterol Free, Blended veg oil 1 litre bottle | RANI | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.41 |
| Rani Pure vegetable oil, cholesterol Free, Blended vegetable oil 5 litres bottle | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 411.75 |
| Rani Pure vegetable oil, cholesterol Free, Blended vegetable oil 5 litres bottle | RANI | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 407.34 |
| Rani Pure vegetable oil,cholesterol Free,Blended vegetables oil 1 litre pouch | MOROIL | Edible Oil - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.63 |
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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.