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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAMB WESTON BUTLER REGULAR 9X9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 244.62 | Rs 279.03 |
| LAMB WESTON CRISPY ONION RINGS 1 KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 258.86 | Rs 295.28 |
| LAMB WESTON KFC Chips 9X9 2.5Kg | LAMB WESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 256.59 | Rs 292.68 |
| LAMB WESTON NANDO'S STL 11 X 11 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 320.46 | Rs 365.54 |
| LAMB WESTON POTATO DIPPERS 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 359.76 | Rs 410.37 |
| LAMB WESTON PRIVATE RESERVE 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 258.51 | Rs 294.87 |
| LAMB WESTON ROESTI ROUNDS 1KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 146.89 | Rs 167.55 |
| LAMB WESTON ROSTI FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 359.06 | Rs 409.58 |
| LAMB WESTON SEASONED SKIN ON WEDGES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 310.81 | Rs 354.53 |
| LAMB WESTON STEALTH 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 287.27 | Rs 327.67 |
| LAMB WESTON STEALTH FRIES 11 X 11 SKIN ON 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 285.11 | Rs 325.21 |
| LAMB WESTON ZIGGY FRIES 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 325.54 | Rs 371.34 |
| MARIGOLD HQC FRENCH FRIES 1KG | MARIGOLD | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 79.98 | Rs 91.23 |
| MARQUISE - French Fries 1 Kg | MARQUISE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 90.07 | Rs 102.75 |
| MARQUISE - French Fries 2.5 Kg | MARQUISE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 217.69 | Rs 248.31 |
| MAX FRITES CRINKLE CUT FRENCH FRIES 11 MM - 1 KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 76.73 | Rs 87.53 |
| MAX FRITES CRINKLE CUT FRENCH FRIES 11 MM - 2.5 KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 191.84 | Rs 218.83 |
| MAX FRITES SEASONED SPICY WEDGES - 1KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 117.36 | Rs 133.88 |
| MAX FRITES SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES 6 MM - 1KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 74.48 | Rs 84.95 |
| MAX FRITES SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES 6 MM - 2.5 KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 184.31 | Rs 210.24 |
| MAX FRITES SPICY WEDGES 1KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 126.46 | Rs 144.24 |
| MAX FRITES STRAIGHT CUT FRENCH FRIES 9 MM - 1 KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 73.73 | Rs 84.11 |
| MAX FRITES STRAIGHT CUT FRENCH FRIES 9 MM - 2.5 KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 182.43 | Rs 208.09 |
| MAX FRITES TRIANGLE HASH BROWN 1KG | MAX FRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 158.07 | Rs 180.32 |
| MBI EPINARDS A LA CREME 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 287.54 | Rs 328.00 |
| MBI HARICOTS VERT TRES FIN 600G | MONOPRIX BIO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 260.73 | Rs 297.42 |
| MBI MELANGE 5 LEGUMES 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 255.31 | Rs 291.22 |
| MBI POELEE 5 LEGUMES 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 313.92 | Rs 358.07 |
| MBI POMMES DE TERRE RUSTIQUES 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 283.93 | Rs 323.86 |
| MBIO EPINARDS EN BRANCHES 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 259.54 | Rs 296.06 |
| MBIO MELANGE DE LEGUMES 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 191.67 | Rs 218.64 |
| MC CAIN COUNTRY DEEP CRINKERS 4 X 2.5 KG | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 397.83 | Rs 453.79 |
| MC CAIN COUNTRY POTATOES 780G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 98.39 | Rs 112.23 |
| MC CAIN CRINKLE CUT FRENCH FRIES 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 285.77 | Rs 325.97 |
| MC CAIN CRISPERS 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 373.30 | Rs 425.81 |
| MC CAIN FRY AND DIP 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 325.09 | Rs 370.81 |
| MC CAIN Frites Air Frier Classique 600g | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 94.83 | Rs 108.17 |
| MC CAIN Frites Cote Brasserie 650g | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 116.31 | Rs 132.67 |
| MC CAIN Frites Cote Burger 650g | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 115.75 | Rs 132.03 |
| MC CAIN GOLDEN ALLUMETTES 1.08KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 137.11 | Rs 156.40 |
| MC CAIN GOLDEN ALLUMETTES X 1000G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 127.29 | Rs 145.20 |
| MC CAIN JUST AU FOUR CLASSIQUE 700G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 101.85 | Rs 116.18 |
| MC CAIN JUST AU FOUR STEAKHOUSE 700G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 101.40 | Rs 115.67 |
| MC CAIN ORIGINAL FRIES 11X11 - 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 294.84 | Rs 336.32 |
| MC CAIN ORIGINAL FRIES 6X6 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 280.73 | Rs 320.22 |
| MC CAIN ORIGINAL FRIES 9X9 2.5 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 286.78 | Rs 327.11 |
| MC CAIN POM CROQUETTE 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 346.87 | Rs 395.67 |
| MC CAIN POM NOISETTE 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 373.48 | Rs 426.02 |
| MC CAIN POM PAILLASSON 1.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 215.40 | Rs 245.71 |
| MC CAIN POMMES NOISETTES 750G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 147.21 | Rs 167.92 |
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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.