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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC CAIN POTATO WEDGES SKIN ON 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 290.59 | Rs 331.46 |
| MC CAIN ROSTYS 800G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 149.92 | Rs 171.01 |
| MC CAIN SPICY WEDGES 2.5 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 310.61 | Rs 354.30 |
| MC CAIN STEAK HOUSE 1.080 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 134.97 | Rs 153.95 |
| MC CAIN STEAKHOUSE 1000G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 124.54 | Rs 142.06 |
| MC CAIN SURECRISP 9X9 2.5KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 340.99 | Rs 388.96 |
| MC CAIN SWEET POTATOES 500G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 203.33 | Rs 231.94 |
| MC CAIN Signature Potato Crispers 650g | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 118.61 | Rs 135.29 |
| MC CAIN TRADITION 1000G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 124.21 | Rs 141.70 |
| MC CAIN TRADITION FRIES 1.080 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 134.28 | Rs 153.17 |
| MC PEAS 24X500G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 90.14 | Rs 102.82 |
| MELANGE PTS LEGUMES U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 146.92 | Rs 167.58 |
| MILA CHAMPIGNONS EMINCES 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 143.93 | Rs 164.17 |
| MILA CHOP SUEY 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 135.78 | Rs 154.88 |
| MILA HARICOTS VERTS TRES FINS 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 127.78 | Rs 145.76 |
| MILA JARDINIERE DE LEGUMES 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 117.44 | Rs 133.95 |
| MILA MACEDOINE DE LEGUMES 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 125.81 | Rs 143.51 |
| MILA MELANGE MEXICAIN 1KG | MILA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 132.15 | Rs 150.74 |
| MILA POMMES FRITES 7/7 ALLUMETTES 2.5KG | MILA POMMES FRITES 7/7 ALLUMETTES 2.5KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 229.61 | Rs 261.91 |
| MILA POMMES FRITES 9/9 1KG | MILA POMMES FRITES 9/9 1KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 90.44 | Rs 103.16 |
| MILA POMMES FRITES 9/9 2.5KG | MILA POMMES FRITES 9/9 2.5KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 221.34 | Rs 252.47 |
| MILA PRITANIERE DE LEGUMES 1KG | MILA PRITANIERE DE LEGUMES 1KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 140.53 | Rs 160.30 |
| MPX EPINARDS EN BRANCHES 1KG | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 351.88 | Rs 401.39 |
| MPX EPINARDS HACHES 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 166.69 | Rs 190.14 |
| MPX FRITES ALLUMETTES 1KG | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 314.82 | Rs 359.11 |
| MPX FRITES AU FOUR 600G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 187.24 | Rs 213.58 |
| MPX FRITES BISTROT AVEC PEAU 500G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 227.80 | Rs 259.85 |
| MPX HARICOT VERTS EXT FIN 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 201.44 | Rs 229.77 |
| MPX HARICOTS VERTS EXT FIN 1KG | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 361.41 | Rs 412.26 |
| MPX LEGUMES POUR POTAGE 1KG | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 346.08 | Rs 394.77 |
| MPX POMMES DE TERRE GRENAILLE 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 274.83 | Rs 313.49 |
| MPX POMMES DE TERRE NOISETTES 350G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 108.79 | Rs 124.09 |
| MPX POMMES DE TERRE RISSOLEES 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 178.87 | Rs 204.03 |
| MPX POMMES FRITES 1KG | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 277.23 | Rs 316.23 |
| MPX PT POIS EXTRA-FINS 450G | MONOPRIX | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 192.68 | Rs 219.79 |
| MYDIBEL FRENCH FRIES CLASSIC 9/9 A - 1 KG | MYDIBEL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 71.53 | Rs 81.59 |
| MYDIBEL FRENCH FRIES TRADITIONAL 11/11 A 24M FUM - 1 KG | MYDIBEL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 71.96 | Rs 82.08 |
| MYDIBEL POTATO CRINCLE CUT 12/12 A FUM 2.5 KG | MYDIBEL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 177.74 | Rs 202.75 |
| MYDIBEL SHOESTRING 7/7 1 KG | MYDIBEL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 73.26 | Rs 83.56 |
| McD SEAS CRISSCUTS 2.5kg | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 397.17 | Rs 453.04 |
| NATURES GARDEN KFC Chips 10X10 2.5Kg | NATURES GARDEN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 335.18 | Rs 382.33 |
| NOWACO Belgian Frozen French Fries 10 x 1kg | NOWACO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 97.71 | Rs 111.46 |
| Ohh Potato French fries crinkle cut 1kg | Ohh Potato French fries crinkle cut 1kg | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 95.75 | Rs 109.21 |
| Ohh Potato French fries straight cut 1kg | Ohh potato straight cut 1kg | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 79.79 | Rs 91.01 |
| Ohh Potato French fries straight cut 2.5kg | Ohh Potato French fries straight cut 2.5kg | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 199.49 | Rs 227.56 |
| PASFROST HARICOTS VERTS EXTRA FIN 450G | PASFROST | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 58.22 | Rs 66.41 |
| PASFROST MAISMIX 10% 20x450G | PASFROST | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 49.37 | Rs 56.31 |
| PETITS POIS EXTRA FIN U ST 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 126.07 | Rs 143.81 |
| PETITS POIS U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 118.40 | Rs 135.06 |
| POMM.STEAK HOUSE FOUR U ST1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn) | Rs 114.98 | Rs 131.14 |
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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.