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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POMRACO ECOCRUNCH FRENCH FRIES 9/9 PREMIUM 10*1KG | POMRACO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 98.67 | Rs 112.56 |
| POMRACO OW ECOCRUNCH FRENCH FRIES 9/9 PREMIUM 4*2.5KG | POMRACO | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 268.26 | Rs 306.00 |
| POTATOES U BIO 500G | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 116.65 | Rs 133.06 |
| PRINTANIERE DE LEGUMES U ST1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 115.78 | Rs 132.06 |
| PUREE DE POMME DE TERRE U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 121.88 | Rs 139.03 |
| Pasfrost Broccoli 40/60mm 4 x 2.5Kg | PASFROST | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 362.03 | Rs 412.96 |
| Pasfrost Choux fleurs 30/60mm 4 x 2.5Kg | PASFROST | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 245.83 | Rs 280.41 |
| S ELOI COURGE BUTTERNUT 600G | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 86.95 | Rs 99.18 |
| S.ELOI BROCOLI BIO 540G | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 125.70 | Rs 143.39 |
| S.ELOI CHOUX DE BRUXELLES 1KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 124.01 | Rs 141.45 |
| S.ELOI CHOUX FLEURS 1KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 151.89 | Rs 173.26 |
| S.ELOI CHOUX FLEURS BIO 600G | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 123.74 | Rs 141.16 |
| S.ELOI POIREAUX RONDELLES 1KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 121.85 | Rs 138.99 |
| ST ELOI BROCOLIS 900G | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 178.16 | Rs 203.22 |
| ST ELOI POM FRITES ALLUMET 1KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 102.19 | Rs 134.06 |
| ST ELOI POM FRITES XL 1 KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 100.81 | Rs 132.24 |
| ST.ELOI CAROTTES RONDELLES 1KG | Saint Eloi | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 96.38 | Rs 109.94 |
| SUPERFRESH FALAFEL 450G | SUPERFRESH | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 114.88 | Rs 131.05 |
| SUPERFRESH POTATO WEDGES 1/8 - 2.5KGS | SUPERFRESH | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 274.39 | Rs 312.99 |
| Snow Fox French Fries - 4x2.5kg | Snow Fox | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 248.61 | Rs 283.58 |
| Snow Fox Premium Coated French Fries - 4x2.5kg | Snow Fox | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 297.55 | Rs 339.41 |
| T.BUDGET POMMES FRITES 2,5KG | Top Budget | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 230.58 | Rs 302.48 |
| TALLEY'S CORN KERNELS 500G | TALLEY'S | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 74.87 | Rs 85.41 |
| TRIO DE CHOUX FLEURETTES U 1KG | U | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 121.56 | Rs 138.67 |
| VAD 312g Arwi /Arouille Cari | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 55.27 | Rs 63.04 |
| VAD 312g Baby Okra /Lalos Tendres | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 60.55 | Rs 69.08 |
| VAD 312g Cauliflower | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 59.71 | Rs 68.12 |
| VAD 312g Methi Fenugreek Leaves | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 71.25 | Rs 81.27 |
| VAD 312g Okra Cuts /Lalos Coupes | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 61.06 | Rs 69.65 |
| VAD 312g Ratalu Violet Yam /Arouille | VADILAL | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 69.67 | Rs 79.48 |
| WATTIES GARDEN PEAS 900G | WATTIES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 177.28 | Rs 202.22 |
| WATTIES MIXED VEGETABLES 450G | WATTIES | Frozen Packed Vegetables (Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Peas, Potatoes, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Other Vegetables) | Rs 100.47 | Rs 114.61 |
| 100GX4 POT POMME BANANE BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 90.91 | Rs 103.68 |
| 100GX4 POT POMME BISCUIT BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 91.20 | Rs 104.01 |
| 100GX4 POT POMME COING BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 94.47 | Rs 107.73 |
| 100GX4 POT POMME MANGUE BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 91.62 | Rs 104.48 |
| 120GX2 POT BROCOLIS POMME DE TERRE 4MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 72.96 | Rs 83.20 |
| 120GX2 POT CAROTTE 4MOIS BIO CARREFOUR BABY BIO | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 68.75 | Rs 78.40 |
| 120GX2 POT HARICOT VERT 4MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 71.55 | Rs 81.60 |
| 120GX2 POT POTIRON POMME DE TERRE COURGE 4MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 68.57 | Rs 78.20 |
| 130GX2 POT POMME MANGUE BABY BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 119.93 | Rs 136.76 |
| 200GX2 POT CAROTTE BOEUF 12MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 150.62 | Rs 171.76 |
| 200GX2 POT CAROTTE SEMOULE 8MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 139.81 | Rs 159.43 |
| 200GX2 POT CHOUX FLEUR POMME DE TERRE BOEUF 8MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 149.68 | Rs 170.70 |
| 200GX2 POT HARICOT VERT POMME DE TERRE POULET 6MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 147.44 | Rs 168.14 |
| 200GX2 POT RISOTTO TOMATE AUBERGINE 12MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 146.00 | Rs 166.49 |
| 200GX2 POT TOMATES COURGETTE PATES 12MOIS BIO CARREFOUR BABY | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 149.04 | Rs 169.97 |
| 230G ASSIETTE POMME DE TERRE EPINARD SAUMON 12MOIS BIO CARREFOUR BABY | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 92.99 | Rs 106.04 |
| 250G ASSIETTE LEGUMES VERTS PATES 15MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 97.08 | Rs 110.71 |
| 250G ASSIETTE LEGUMES VOLAILLE 15MOIS BIO CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Infant Food/Infant Food Preparation ( VAT) | Rs 107.29 | Rs 122.35 |
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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.