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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHX-FLEUR.FLEURET.PRECUIT.U1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 138.00 | Rs 157.41 |
| CLAREBOUT KFC Hashbrown 2.5Kg | CLAREBOUT | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 296.13 | Rs 337.78 |
| COCKTAIL DE CHAMPIGNONS U 400G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 125.66 | Rs 143.34 |
| CRRROCK'N CRISS CUT WAFFLE FRIES 4X2.5KG. | CRRROCK'N | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 341.61 | Rs 448.12 |
| CRRROCK'N EXTRA CRUNCHY BATTERED FRIES 10X10MM 4X2.5KG. | CRRROCK'N | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 293.78 | Rs 385.38 |
| CRRROCK'N EXTRA CRUNCHY DIPPERS 4X2.5KG. | CRRROCK'N | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 305.74 | Rs 401.06 |
| D'AUCY Brocoli Cuit 750g | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 171.59 | Rs 195.73 |
| D'AUCY Brocolis en Fleurettes 1 Kg | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 196.55 | Rs 224.21 |
| D'AUCY Choux Fleurs Cuit 750g | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 169.14 | Rs 192.93 |
| D'AUCY Choux Fleurs En Fleurettes 1 Kg | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 157.08 | Rs 179.18 |
| D'AUCY Courgettes Rondelles 1 Kg | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 154.63 | Rs 176.37 |
| D'AUCY Poireaux Rondelles 1 Kg | D'AUCY | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 173.72 | Rs 198.17 |
| DIAMOND CROWN FRENCH FRIES STRAIGHT CUT 10X10MM 10X1KG. | DIAMOND CROWN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 84.04 | Rs 110.24 |
| DIAMOND CROWN FRENCH FRIES STRAIGHT CUT 10X10MM 4X2.5KG. | DIAMOND CROWN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 206.67 | Rs 271.10 |
| Dat-Schaub Brocoli 450gms (Dan) | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 99.70 | Rs 113.72 |
| Dat-Schaub Cauliflower 450gms | Dat-Schaub | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 90.87 | Rs 103.66 |
| Diamond Crown 4 Way Mix Vegetables - 4x 2.5kg | Diamond Crown | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 244.69 | Rs 279.12 |
| Diamond Crown Broccoli 40-60 - 4x 2.5kg | Diamond Crown | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 391.51 | Rs 446.59 |
| ECOFROST OW HQC FRIES 9/9 1KG | ECOFROST OW HQC FRIES 9/9 1KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 97.09 | Rs 110.74 |
| EMBORG CAULIFLOWER FLORETS 2.5KG | EMBORG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 240.88 | Rs 274.77 |
| EMBORG CAULIFLOWER RICE 450G | EMBORG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 140.14 | Rs 159.85 |
| EMBORG ORGANIC GARDEN PEAS 400G | EMBORG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 121.80 | Rs 138.93 |
| EMBORG ORGANIC MIXED VEGETABLES 400G | EMBORG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 92.73 | Rs 105.78 |
| FARMFRITES COATED FRIES 10MM 2.5KG | FARMFRITES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 275.23 | Rs 313.95 |
| FEAST IQF BROCCOLI 500G | FEAST IQF BROCCOLI 500G | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 61.10 | Rs 69.69 |
| FEAST IQF OKRA 450G | FEAST IQF OKRA 450G | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 99.73 | Rs 113.77 |
| Findus Brocolis en fleurettes 400g | Findus | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 96.00 | Rs 109.50 |
| Findus Poireaux a la creme 450g | Findus | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 140.79 | Rs 160.60 |
| HQC Hashbrowns - 4x2.5kg | HCQ | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 391.51 | Rs 446.59 |
| LAMB WESTON PRIVATE RESERVE 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 244.13 | Rs 320.23 |
| LAMB WESTON SEASONED SKIN ON WEDGES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 316.67 | Rs 415.39 |
| LAMB WESTON STEALTH 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 273.72 | Rs 359.06 |
| LAMB WESTON STEALTH FRIES 11 X 11 SKIN ON 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 276.62 | Rs 362.87 |
| LAMB WESTON ZIGGY FRIES 9 X 9 FRIES 2.5KG | LAMBWESTON | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 295.93 | Rs 388.20 |
| LEGUMES HARIC.POIVRONS U 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 142.92 | Rs 163.02 |
| LEGUMES POUR POT-AU-FEU U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 143.90 | Rs 164.15 |
| LEGUMES POUR WOK U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 187.03 | Rs 213.34 |
| LEZITA FRENCH FRIES 9/9 1KG | LEZITA | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 112.56 | Rs 128.40 |
| MC CAIN COUNTRY POTATOES 780G | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 86.42 | Rs 98.57 |
| MC CAIN GOLDEN ALLUMETTES 1.08KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 123.05 | Rs 140.37 |
| MC CAIN STEAK HOUSE 1.080 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 121.90 | Rs 139.06 |
| MC CAIN TRADITION FRIES 1.080 KGS | MC CAIN | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 119.77 | Rs 136.61 |
| MEL.CAROTTEPOTIR.POTAGE U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 94.09 | Rs 107.33 |
| MILA LEGUMES POUR POTAGES 8 SORTES 1KG | MILA LEGUMES POUR POTAGES 8 SORTES 1KG | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 112.88 | Rs 128.77 |
| NOWACO German Frozen French Fries 10 x 1kg | NOWACO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 86.79 | Rs 113.85 |
| OIGNONS EMINCES U SACHET 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 100.52 | Rs 114.66 |
| OIGNONS U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 97.71 | Rs 111.46 |
| PETIT POIS T.FIN CAROTTES U KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 129.50 | Rs 147.71 |
| PETITS POIS CAROTTE.U BIO 600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 105.79 | Rs 120.67 |
| POIS/HARIC.VERT/BROCOLIS U600G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 152.01 | Rs 173.39 |
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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.