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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBI RIZ LONG BLANC 500G | MONOPRIX | Long grain rice | Rs 112.66 | — |
| MBI RIZ LONG COMPLET 500G | MONOPRIX | Long grain rice | Rs 91.21 | — |
| MPX RIZ LONG GRAIN 10MN 1KG | MONOPRIX | Long grain rice | Rs 169.83 | — |
| Mazdoor Long Grain 20kg (klm) | Mazdoor (klm) | Long grain rice | Rs 802.05 | — |
| Mazdoor Long Grain 5kg (klm) | Mazdoor (klm) | Long grain rice | Rs 228.93 | — |
| NADIYA LONG GRAIN NON BASMATI RICE 20KG | NADIYA | Long grain rice | Rs 619.77 | — |
| NAZMA LONG GRAIN RICE 20KG | NAZMA | Long grain rice | Rs 859.63 | — |
| NAZMA LONG GRAIN RICE 5KG | NAZMA | Long grain rice | Rs 214.36 | — |
| PREMIUM CAMEL 20 KG LONG GRAIN RICE | PREMIUM CAMEL | Long grain rice | Rs 749.00 | — |
| RED DRAGON THAI WHITE RICE 2.5KG | RED DRAGON | Long grain rice | Rs 116.72 | — |
| RED DRAGON THAI WHITE RICE 25KG | RED DRAGON | Long grain rice | Rs 969.68 | — |
| RILOR LONG GRAIN THAI WHITE RICE 20KG | RILOR | Long grain rice | Rs 853.53 | — |
| RILOR LONG GRAIN THAI WHITE RICE 2KG | RILOR | Long grain rice | Rs 100.81 | — |
| RIZ CAMARGUE LONG 1/2 COMPLET - LVC | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 185.92 | — |
| RIZ CAMARGUE LONG BLANC 500G | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 148.74 | — |
| RIZ CAMARGUE LONG COMPLET 500G | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 182.47 | — |
| RIZ ITALIE LONG 1/2 COMPLET - 1KG | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 255.84 | — |
| RIZ LONG BLANC ETUVE LVC | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 286.73 | — |
| RIZ LONG COMPLET 1 KG - LVC | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 249.67 | — |
| RIZ SPECIAL RISOTTO LONG BLANC 500G | LA VIE CLAIRE | Long grain rice | Rs 196.15 | — |
| Riz long blanc PRIX MINI sachet 1kg | U | Long grain rice | Rs 83.46 | — |
| Riz long grain étuvé 10 minutes U étui sachet cuisson 4x125g | U | Long grain rice | Rs 58.90 | — |
| Riz long thaï U paquet aluminisé 500g | U | Long grain rice | Rs 54.82 | — |
| Riz long étuvé 10min vrac U étui 500g | U | Long grain rice | Rs 59.37 | — |
| Roasta Basmati Long Grain Rice 1121 5KG | ROASTA | Long grain rice | Rs 340.78 | — |
| TWIN CAMEL LONG GRAIN RICE 20 KGS | TWIN CAMEL | Long grain rice | Rs 935.40 | — |
| Thai Hom Mali Rice AAA 25kg | Thai Hom Mali | Long grain rice | Rs 1,535.51 | — |
| Thai Jasmine Rice - Rocket Brand - 2 kgs | Rocket | Long grain rice | Rs 92.06 | — |
| khushi long grain rice 20kg | KHUSHI | Long grain rice | Rs 1,048.11 | — |
| khushi long grain rice 5kg | KHUSHI | Long grain rice | Rs 282.14 | — |
| Best Choice Fat Filled Powder 25kg | Best Choice | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 4,828.31 | Rs 5,051.47 |
| Best Choice Fat Filled Powder 25kg | Best Choice | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 4,350.60 | Rs 4,551.68 |
| Big Bell Skim Milk Powder 25Kg | BIG BELL | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 4,342.56 | Rs 4,543.28 |
| Burra Full Cream Milk Powder 25kg | burra | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 5,986.27 | Rs 6,262.95 |
| Burra Skim Milk Powder 25kg | burra | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 4,628.00 | Rs 4,841.91 |
| FONTERRA FULL CREAM MILK POWDER 25KG | FONTERRA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,047.31 | Rs 6,326.81 |
| FONTERRA INSTANT MILK POWDER 25KG | FONTERRA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,672.31 | Rs 6,980.70 |
| FONTERRA SEMI SKIMMED MILK POWDER 25KG | FONTERRA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,049.80 | Rs 6,329.42 |
| Fonterra Milk Powder 25kg | FONTERRA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,036.04 | Rs 6,315.02 |
| Fonterra Milk Powder 25kg | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,498.75 | Rs 6,799.13 | |
| Fonterra Regular Milk Powder 25kg | FONTERRA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 5,784.50 | Rs 6,051.86 |
| Fonterra Regular Milk Powder 25kg | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,666.94 | Rs 6,975.09 | |
| Fonterra full cream milk powder instant 25kg | NZMP Fonterra | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 5,908.36 | Rs 6,181.44 |
| KUBER INSTANT FULL CREAM MILK POWDER 25KG BAG | KUBER | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 5,915.40 | Rs 6,188.81 |
| KUBER WHOLE MILK POWDER 25KG BAG | KUBER | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 5,384.53 | Rs 5,633.40 |
| LA SIBILA INSTANT FULL CREAM POWDER 26%FAT WITH VIT A AND D 25 KG BAGS | LA SIBILA | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,202.69 | Rs 6,489.38 |
| LACTAVIT INSTANT FULL CREAM MILK POWDER 25KG | LACTAVIT | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,331.36 | Rs 6,623.99 |
| MAGNALAT INSTANT FULL CREAM MILK POWDER 25KG | MAGNALAT | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,294.85 | Rs 6,585.80 |
| NEDGOLD WHOLE MILK POWDER 25KG | NEDGOLD | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,171.77 | Rs 6,457.02 |
| NZ INSTANT FCMP 25KG | NZ | Milk Powder (New Mark-Up) | Rs 6,308.67 | Rs 6,600.26 |
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.