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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti qualité supérieure U cello 1kg | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 77.07 | Rs 81.40 |
| Spaghetti qualité supérieure U cello 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 40.78 | Rs 43.06 |
| Spaghettini 24X500G Fiamma Vesuviana | Fiamma Vesuviana | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 38.52 | Rs 41.09 |
| TOP BUDGET SPAGHETTI CELLO KG | TOP BUDGET | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 79.27 | Rs 83.72 |
| Tat 50ogr Spaghetti Pasta | Tat | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 37.55 | Rs 39.66 |
| MBI SPAGHETTI QS 500G | MONOPRIX | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(Without VAT) | Rs 72.63 | — |
| MPG SPAGHETTI 500G | MONOPRIX | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(Without VAT) | Rs 111.51 | — |
| MPG SPAGHETTI ALSACE PLEIN AIR 250G | MONOPRIX | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(Without VAT) | Rs 76.90 | — |
| MPG SPAGHETTI ENCRE SEICHE 500G | MONOPRIX | Pasta (Macaroni and Spaghetti) (Imported)(Without VAT) | Rs 174.81 | — |
| 500G FARFALLE CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 52.65 | — |
| 500G FARFALLE CARREFOUR BIO | CARREFOUR | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 52.45 | — |
| 500G LASAGNE CARREFOUR | CARREFOUR | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 75.69 | — |
| BARILLA GLUTEN FREE SPAGHETTI NO5 1KG | BARILLA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 134.29 | — |
| CELLO 500G FARFALLES BELLE FRANCE | BELLE FRANCE | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 63.38 | — |
| CELLO 500G SPAGHETTI BELLE FRANCE | BELLE FRANCE | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 56.35 | — |
| Casino Farfalle 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 88.84 | — |
| Casino Farfalle Ble Complet 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 57.55 | — |
| Casino Lasagnes 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 102.62 | — |
| Casino Spaghetti 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 71.00 | — |
| Casino Spaghetti Ble Complet 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 47.66 | — |
| Casino Spaghetti SS Glut 500G | CASINO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 128.84 | — |
| De Cecco Farfalle No:93 500g | PASTA DE CECCO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 99.70 | — |
| De Cecco Lasagne No:502 500g | PASTA DE CECCO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 136.52 | — |
| FARFALLE 500G CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 62.60 | — |
| FARFALLE 500G GAROFALO | Garofalo | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 59.76 | — |
| FARFALLE DE RIZ BRUN S/GLU 250G | LA VIE CLAIRE | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 225.20 | — |
| FARFALLES COMPLETES 500G - LVC | LA VIE CLAIRE | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 102.29 | — |
| FIORINI LASAGNE OEUF 500GETUI | FIORINI | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 75.86 | — |
| Farfalle blé complet U sachet 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 75.62 | — |
| Farfalle cuisson rapide U 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 59.98 | — |
| Farfalle qualité supérieure U sachet 1kg | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 94.46 | — |
| Farfalle qualité supérieure U sachet cello 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 51.74 | — |
| Farfalles U BIO 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 85.08 | — |
| GOLDA FARFALLE 500GM | GOLDA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 25.70 | — |
| GRANORO FARFALLONI NO.79 | GRANORO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 55.85 | — |
| GRANORO LASAGNA SEMOLA - NO. 10 - 500 G | GRANORO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 73.36 | — |
| GRANORO RESTORANTI NO. 14 | GRANORO | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 46.14 | — |
| LA MOLISANA LASAGNE SEMOLA 12 X 500G | LA MOLISANA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 99.01 | — |
| LA MOLISANA SPAGHETTI AL NERO SEPPIA 18 X 500G | LA MOLISANA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 102.46 | — |
| LASAGNA 500G CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | CASTELLO DI BATTIPAGLIA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 106.24 | — |
| LASAGNE BLANCHE 500G | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 157.80 | — | |
| LASAGNE NO112 PASTA ZARA 500G | PASTA ZARA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 96.56 | — |
| Lasagnes aux oeufs U BIO 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 136.39 | — |
| Lasagnes qualité supérieure U boîte 500g | U | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 80.58 | — |
| Leader Price Spaghetti Ble Complet 500G | LEADER PRICE | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 42.25 | — |
| PANZANI FARFALLE 500G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 83.52 | — |
| PANZANI FARFALLE EPI/TOM 500G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 86.46 | — |
| PANZANI FARFALLE SELEZIONE400G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 106.18 | — |
| PANZANI LASAGNES 500G | PANZANI | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 127.53 | — |
| PASTA MR PASTA 500G SCREWS | MR PASTA | Pasta (Macaroni, Spaghetti,Lasagna,Farfalle) (Imported)(With VAT) | Rs 63.80 | — |
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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.