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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutlu Spaghetti 500G | MUTLU | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 26.34 | Rs 27.81 |
| Mutlu Wheat Spaghetti 350G | MUTLU | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 19.81 | Rs 20.92 |
| Oba Spaghetti 500g | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 27.76 | — | |
| PANZANI MACARONI 5 KG | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 700.02 | Rs 739.28 |
| PANZANI SPAG SANS GLUTEN 400G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 139.38 | Rs 147.20 |
| PANZANI SPAGHETTI 1KG | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 143.25 | Rs 151.28 |
| PANZANI SPAGHETTI 5 KG | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 701.22 | Rs 740.55 |
| PANZANI SPAGHETTI NO 5 500G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 78.44 | Rs 82.83 |
| PANZANI SPAGHETTI NO 7 500G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 82.37 | Rs 86.99 |
| PASTA JOY SPAGHETTI 500G | PASTA JOY | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 34.84 | — |
| PASTADORO SPAGHETTI 500G | PASTADORO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 25.04 | Rs 26.71 |
| PASTIFICIO RISCOSSA SPAGHETTI 500G | RISCOSSA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 45.02 | Rs 47.54 |
| Pasta Spaghetti 1kg RUMMO | RUMMO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 122.31 | Rs 129.17 |
| REGGIA SPAGHETTI 500G | REGGIA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 38.43 | Rs 40.58 |
| REGGIA SPAGHETTI NUTRI BIO 500G | REGGIA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 55.64 | Rs 58.76 |
| REGGIA SPAGHETTI NUTRI MIO 400G | REGGIA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 89.15 | Rs 94.15 |
| ROOFETO SPAGHETTI 500G | ROOFETO SPAGHETTI 500G | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 31.89 | Rs 33.68 |
| RUMMO SPAGHETTI 3 GLUTEN FREE 12X400G | RUMMO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 129.33 | Rs 137.96 |
| RUMMO SPAGHETTI 3 LL 24X500G | RUMMO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 96.44 | Rs 101.85 |
| RUMMO SPAGHETTI GROSSI 5 RUMMO LL 24X500G | RUMMO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 96.44 | Rs 101.85 |
| Rocket - Spaghetti - 500 G | Rocket | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 26.28 | Rs 27.75 |
| Rosanna Spaghetti 400g (vat) Yr2023 | Rosanna | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 36.74 | Rs 39.20 |
| SPAGHETTI 003 PASTA ZARA 500g | PASTA ZARA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 69.38 | Rs 73.28 |
| SPAGHETTI AL NERO DI SEPPIA 12x500 "Spaghetti à l'encre de seiche GAROFALO - 500 gr" | Pastificio Lucio Garofalo | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 168.11 | Rs 177.53 |
| SPAGHETTI BLE COMPLET CARREFOUR 500G | CARREFOUR | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 89.27 | Rs 94.27 |
| SPAGHETTI CARREFOUR 1KG | CARREFOUR | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 89.68 | Rs 95.66 |
| SPAGHETTI DE RIZ BRUN S/GLUTEN 500G VALPIBIO | VALPIBIO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 373.70 | Rs 398.61 |
| SPAGHETTI DE RIZ S/GLUTEN 500G - VALPIBIO | VALPIBIO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 372.04 | Rs 396.85 |
| SPAGHETTI EXPRESS INT 500G MOSAIQUE 804504 | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 90.76 | Rs 95.84 |
| SPAGHETTI GROSSI 5 RUMMO LL4*3000G | RUMMO | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 467.48 | — |
| SPAGHETTI QUINOA AIL PERSIL 500G - LA VIE CLAIRE | LA VIE CLAIRE | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 214.25 | Rs 228.52 |
| SPAGHETTI RIVOIRE ET CARRET 250G | RIVOIRE ET CARRET | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 39.91 | Rs 42.16 |
| SPAGHETTI TOMATES CAROTTES PETITS POIS - HIPP | HIPP | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 236.51 | Rs 252.27 |
| SPAGHETTI- FAMILY PACK LUSTUCRU 1KG | LUSTUCRU | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 165.77 | Rs 176.82 |
| SPAGHETTIS BLANCS 500G - LA VIE CLAIRE | LA VIE CLAIRE | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 91.72 | Rs 97.84 |
| SPAGHETTIS COMPETS 500G - LA VIE CLAIRE | LA VIE CLAIRE | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 91.73 | Rs 97.85 |
| SPAHGHETTI 500G CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 52.21 | Rs 55.69 |
| San Remo 3Min Spaghetti 500g | San Remo | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 51.47 | Rs 54.36 |
| San Remo Instant Spaghetti #3 500g | San Remo | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 51.26 | Rs 54.13 |
| San Remo Spaghetti #5 500g | San Remo | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 51.26 | Rs 54.13 |
| Spaghetti IGP d'Alsace aux oeufs U SAVEURS sachet 250g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 61.78 | Rs 65.90 |
| Spaghetti LM Chef 1kg La Molisana SPA | LA MOLISANA SPA | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 110.69 | Rs 116.90 |
| Spaghetti PRIX MINI sachet 1kg | PRIX MINI | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 80.58 | Rs 85.96 |
| Spaghetti U BIO 1kg | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 123.80 | Rs 130.75 |
| Spaghetti U BIO 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 60.72 | Rs 64.13 |
| Spaghetti U SANS GLUTEN 400g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 100.84 | Rs 106.50 |
| Spaghetti au blé complet U sachet 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 46.13 | Rs 48.72 |
| Spaghetti complets origine France U BIO 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 56.77 | Rs 59.96 |
| Spaghetti cuisson rapide U 1kg | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 84.59 | Rs 90.23 |
| Spaghetti cuisson rapide U sachet 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 44.71 | Rs 47.22 |
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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.