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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALW ULT NW 8X14 QUEEN4 3IN1 CAI FR | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 61.49 | — | |
| ALW ULT NW 8X18 BP S5AB JORDAN WE B1 ST | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 123.29 | — | |
| ALW ULT RNW 16X16 SP JORDAN WE B1 | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 71.11 | — | |
| ALW ULT RW 16X14 JORDAN SP JORDAN WE B1 | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 71.64 | — | |
| ALW ULT RW 16X14 SP JORDAN WE B1 | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 70.56 | — | |
| ALWAYS MAX THICK NIGHT 24X7 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 39.25 | Rs 41.08 |
| Always 3 in 1 Ultra Thin 8x14 Extra Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 63.59 | — |
| Always Daily 100% Organic Cotton Topsheet (Large) x 32 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 120.02 | Rs 125.63 |
| Always Discreet (Large)x11 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 516.24 | Rs 540.36 |
| Always Discreet (Large)x9 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 449.36 | Rs 470.35 |
| Always Discreet (Long Plus) x16 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 174.12 | Rs 182.26 |
| Always Discreet (Long) x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 91.96 | Rs 96.25 |
| Always Discreet (Medium)x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 452.03 | Rs 473.15 |
| Always Discreet (Normal)x28 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 133.50 | Rs 139.73 |
| Always Discreet (Small)x20 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 149.34 | Rs 156.31 |
| Always Discreet Long Plus 3x20 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 237.62 | Rs 248.71 |
| Always Heavy Night XL 6X24 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 100.36 | Rs 105.04 |
| Always Maxi Thick 12x16 Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 97.52 | Rs 102.08 |
| Always Maxi Thick 16x7 Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 35.06 | Rs 36.70 |
| Always Maxi Thick Extra Large 12x14 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 73.09 | Rs 76.50 |
| Always Maxi Thick Large 16x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 37.64 | Rs 39.40 |
| Always Maxi Thick Night 16x8 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 46.09 | Rs 48.24 |
| Always Night 100% Organic cotton sheet x8 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 91.51 | Rs 95.78 |
| Always Night 100% Organic cotton sheet x9 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 92.62 | Rs 96.95 |
| Always Platinum (5x protection) x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 85.11 | Rs 89.08 |
| Always Protect Plus Ultra Slim 12x16 Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 66.03 | Rs 69.11 |
| Always Protect Plus Ultra Slim 24x7 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 36.87 | Rs 38.60 |
| Always Protect Plus Ultra Slim 24x8 Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 36.91 | Rs 38.64 |
| Always Ultra Day (Long Plus) x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 82.25 | Rs 86.08 |
| Always Ultra Day (Long Plus)x22 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 164.15 | Rs 171.81 |
| Always Ultra Day (Normal) x12 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 84.16 | Rs 88.10 |
| Always Ultra Day (Normal) x14 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 82.85 | Rs 86.72 |
| Always Ultra Day (Normal) x16 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 85.25 | Rs 89.23 |
| Always Ultra Secure Night x18 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 147.96 | Rs 154.86 |
| Always Ultra Secure Night x9 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 82.78 | Rs 86.65 |
| Always Ultra Soft Platinum (Long) x10 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 83.75 | Rs 87.66 |
| Always Ultra Soft Platinum( Long Plus)x8 | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 83.92 | Rs 87.83 |
| Always Ultra Thin 16x7 Extra Long | ALWAYS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 34.98 | — |
| Antileak Panties L Size White Colour | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 106.20 | Rs 111.16 |
| Antileak Panties S/M Size White Colour | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 113.86 | — |
| Antileak Panties XL Size White Colour | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 111.76 | Rs 116.98 |
| Antileak Panties XXL White Colour | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 121.72 | Rs 127.41 |
| COMFITEX BODY/S PL 20+5 DEO | COMFITEX PANTY LINER | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 31.07 | — |
| COMFITEX PADS BODYFORM SCENTED | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 32.27 | Rs 33.77 |
| COMFITEX PADS BODYFORM UNSCENTED | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 32.27 | Rs 33.77 |
| COMFITEX PADS BODYFORM WINGED SCENTED | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 34.20 | Rs 35.79 |
| COMFITEX PADS BODYFORM WINGED UNSCENTED | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 32.27 | Rs 33.77 |
| COMFITEX PADS COTTON MAXI THICK SCENTED*10 | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 47.41 | Rs 49.63 |
| COMFITEX ULTRA THIN COTTON SOFT SCENTED PADS*10 | COMFITEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 47.41 | Rs 49.63 |
| GIZLADY ULTRA SANITARY NAPKINS LONG*10PCS | GIZLADY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 34.23 | — |
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.