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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1KG CHOUX FLEUR CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 93.58 | Rs 106.76 |
| 1KG FOND ARTICHAUT CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 243.44 | Rs 277.68 |
| 1KG OIGNONS EMINCES CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 90.22 | Rs 102.91 |
| 1KG POELEE FERMIERE CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 134.04 | Rs 152.90 |
| 400G OIGNON CUBE SURGELE CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 36.98 | Rs 42.18 |
| 420G POMMES CROUSTINES EXP | Findus | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 99.09 | Rs 113.02 |
| 450G GRATIN DAUPHINOIS CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 143.14 | Rs 163.27 |
| 450G PATATE DOUCE EN CUBE CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 48.29 | Rs 55.08 |
| 450G POMME GRENAILLE CRF BIO | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 155.36 | Rs 177.22 |
| 600G FRITE AU FOUR 9/9 CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 63.11 | Rs 71.98 |
| 600G PDT FACON SUD OUEST CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 144.68 | Rs 165.03 |
| 600G POMMES ROTISSOIRES CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 139.82 | Rs 159.49 |
| 750G POELEE LEG COUNTRY CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 152.01 | Rs 173.39 |
| 750G PUREE BROCOLIS CRF | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 81.76 | Rs 93.26 |
| 900G BROCOLI CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 123.99 | Rs 141.43 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO BRAND FRENCH FRIES 10*10MM-10*1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 94.28 | Rs 123.68 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO CRINKLE CUT CHIPS 10*1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 79.68 | Rs 104.53 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO FRENCH FRIES 10*10MM-4*2.5KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 236.56 | Rs 310.31 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO FRENCH FRIES 7*7MM 2.5KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 214.46 | Rs 281.32 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO JACKET WEDGES -10*1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 94.14 | Rs 123.49 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO POTATO CHIPS ALLUMETTES 1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 88.64 | Rs 116.27 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO ROSTI HASH BROWNS 1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 135.80 | Rs 178.15 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO ROSTI HASH BROWNS 2.5KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 335.61 | Rs 440.24 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO STEAKHOUSE FRIES 1KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 94.97 | Rs 124.59 |
| AGRISTO MAESTRO SWEET POTATO FRIES 2.5KG | MAESTRO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 527.36 | Rs 691.77 |
| AMERICANA - Brocoli (400g) | AMERICANA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 56.85 | Rs 64.85 |
| AMERICANA - Okra One (400g) | AMERICANA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 48.81 | Rs 55.67 |
| Ardo Broccoli Florets (15 x 400g) | Ardo | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 66.08 | Rs 75.38 |
| Ardo Cauliflower Florets (15 x 400g) | Ardo | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 55.46 | Rs 63.27 |
| Ardo Cauliflower Rice (12 x 450g) | Ardo | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 84.67 | Rs 96.58 |
| BONDUELLE AUBERGINES GRILLEES 1KG | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 201.71 | Rs 264.60 |
| BONDUELLE BROCOLIS MINUTE 40/60 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 469.63 | Rs 535.70 |
| BONDUELLE CHAMPIGNONS EMINCES 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 481.63 | Rs 549.37 |
| BONDUELLE CHOUX FLEURS MINUTE 1KG | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 195.51 | Rs 256.46 |
| BONDUELLE CHOUX FLEURS MINUTE 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 381.57 | Rs 435.25 |
| BONDUELLE CLASSIC CHOUX FLEURS 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 295.49 | Rs 387.63 |
| BONDUELLE CLASSIC EPINARDS 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 273.23 | Rs 358.41 |
| BONDUELLE EPI DE MAIS 1KG | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 251.56 | Rs 329.99 |
| BONDUELLE EPINARDS BRANCHES 1KG | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 157.30 | Rs 206.36 |
| BONDUELLE EPINARDS FEULLES 750G | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 152.75 | Rs 200.37 |
| BONDUELLE HARICOTS VERTS MINUTE 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 444.00 | Rs 582.43 |
| BONDUELLE HARICOTS VERTS MINUTE EXTRA FINS 1KG | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 201.08 | Rs 263.77 |
| BONDUELLE PUREE 3 LEGUMES 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 388.76 | Rs 509.98 |
| BONDUELLE PUREE DE CELERIE 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 328.91 | Rs 375.18 |
| BONDUELLE PUREE POTIRON2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 330.64 | Rs 377.16 |
| BONDUELLE TRIO DE LEGUMES GRILLES 2.5KGS | BONDUELLE | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 528.39 | Rs 693.13 |
| BROCOLIS U BIO 540G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 113.43 | Rs 129.38 |
| CHAMPIGN.PARIS EMINCES PM 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 99.61 | Rs 113.63 |
| CHOU FL/ROMA./BROCO/CAROTU600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 142.88 | Rs 162.98 |
| CHOUX-FLEURS U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 108.31 | Rs 123.55 |
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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.