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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 Nov 2026, 06:00
Maximum retail prices
Maximum retail prices for 3,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fz Dat Schaub Potato Wedges Spicy Skin On 2.5 kgs | Dat Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 292.99 | Rs 334.21 |
| Fz Dat-Schaub Green Peas 2.5 kgs (Dan) | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 279.42 | Rs 318.72 |
| Fz Dat-Schaub Mixed Vegetables 2.5 kgs (Dan) | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 253.68 | Rs 289.38 |
| Fz Dat-Schaub Spinach Leaf Portions 2.5 kgs | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 261.52 | Rs 298.31 |
| Fz Dat-Schaub Wedges Skin On 2.5 kgs | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 279.27 | Rs 318.56 |
| GARDEN PEAS U SACHET 500G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 81.26 | Rs 92.69 |
| Greeno Frz Garden Peas 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 38.57 | Rs 44.01 |
| Greeno Frz Green Beans 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 32.25 | Rs 36.78 |
| Greeno Frz Mixed Veg 3-Way 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 32.25 | Rs 36.78 |
| Greeno Frz Mixed Veg 4-Way 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 36.04 | Rs 41.10 |
| Greeno Frz Peas & carrots 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 34.78 | Rs 39.67 |
| Greeno Frz Sweet Corn 400g | GREENO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 36.67 | Rs 41.83 |
| HAPPYNOURS U 750G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 103.78 | Rs 118.37 |
| HAR.VER.TR.FINS SURG.1KG PXM | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 113.28 | Rs 129.21 |
| HARIC.VERTS EF.PRECUITS U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 151.75 | Rs 173.09 |
| HARICOTS BEURRE EX.FIN U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 158.92 | Rs 181.27 |
| HARICOTS PLATS U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 128.44 | Rs 146.50 |
| HARICOTS VERTS EXTRA FIN U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 139.19 | Rs 158.77 |
| HARICOTS VERTS T.FI.U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 109.83 | Rs 125.28 |
| HARICOTS VERTS TRES FINS U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 118.44 | Rs 135.10 |
| HEINZ Garden Peas (AE/Tr) (24) 450GM | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 92.81 | Rs 105.86 |
| HEINZ Garden Peas 20% Extra (AE/Tr) (12) 900gm | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 207.33 | Rs 236.49 |
| HEINZ Mixed Veg (AE/TR) (24) 450gm | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 82.76 | Rs 94.40 |
| HEINZ Mixed Veg 20% extra (AE/TR) (12) 900gm | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 180.14 | Rs 205.48 |
| HEINZ Spinach (AE) (24) 450gm | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 82.28 | Rs 93.85 |
| HEINZ Super Sweet Corn (AE/TR) (24) 450gm | HEINZ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 117.31 | Rs 133.81 |
| HORTEX 4 WAY MIX 450G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 56.93 | Rs 64.93 |
| HORTEX CARROTS WITH GREEN PEAS 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 47.00 | Rs 53.61 |
| HORTEX CHINESE MIX 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 60.52 | Rs 69.03 |
| HORTEX CUT GREEN BEANS 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 47.02 | Rs 53.63 |
| HORTEX GREEN PEAS 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 55.96 | Rs 63.84 |
| HORTEX LEAF SPINACH 450G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 66.65 | Rs 76.02 |
| HORTEX SPRING VEGETABLES 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 51.51 | Rs 58.76 |
| HORTEX STIR FRY MIX VEG 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 56.78 | Rs 64.76 |
| HORTEX STIR FRY VEG WITH ITALIAN SEASON 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 61.98 | Rs 70.71 |
| HORTEX STIR FRY VEG WITH ORIENTAL SEASON 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 62.75 | Rs 71.57 |
| HORTEX SWEETCORN 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 75.05 | Rs 85.61 |
| HORTEX TRADITIONAL SALAD 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 43.97 | Rs 50.16 |
| HORTEX VIP MIX 400G | HORTEX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 54.52 | Rs 62.20 |
| HYFUN CRINKLE CUT 11MM 1KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 84.80 | Rs 96.72 |
| HYFUN FLAVORY FRENCH FRIES STRAIGHT CUT 9 MM X 400 GMS | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 43.25 | Rs 49.33 |
| HYFUN FLAVOURY FRIES 9MM 1KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 117.42 | Rs 133.93 |
| HYFUN FRENCH FRIES CRINKLE CUT 111 MM 400 GMS | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 37.04 | Rs 42.25 |
| HYFUN FRENCH FRIES STRAIGHT CUT 9 MM X 1 KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 84.80 | Rs 96.72 |
| HYFUN POTATOBETS 1 KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 124.29 | Rs 141.77 |
| HYFUN SHOESTRING XLF FRIES 7MM 1KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 84.80 | Rs 96.72 |
| HYFUN XLF STRAIGHT CUT 11 MM AA 2.27KG | HYFUN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 170.22 | Rs 194.17 |
| Haricots verts Très fins Aquibio - 450g | Aquibio | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 202.02 | Rs 230.44 |
| INTERNATIONAL POMMES FRITES 1KG CALIBRE 9/9 | INTERNATIONAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 83.44 | Rs 95.18 |
| JUST AU FOUR STEAKHOUSE 700G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 99.44 | Rs 113.42 |
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Source: Price Fixing Unit · updated 10 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.