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 11 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 11 Nov 2026, 06:00
Average grocery prices
Average shop prices for October 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 75.21 |
| Flour (Govt. subsidized) | kg | Rs 9.70 |
| Trader's packed flour | kg | Rs 20.70 |
| Dry noodle | 85 gm | Rs 9.10 |
| Fresh Beef | kg | Rs 689.28 |
| Frozen beef | kg | Rs 532.16 |
| Frozen Mutton | kg | Rs 691.86 |
| Fresh Chicken whole | kg | Rs 218.39 |
| Frozen chicken whole | kg | Rs 261.09 |
| Corned Beef | 340 gm | Rs 156.10 |
| Frozen fish La Perle | kg | Rs 333.72 |
| Salted fish Snoek | kg | Rs 604.29 |
| Sardines in vegetables oil | 125 gm | Rs 42.30 |
| Pilchards tomato sauce | 425 gm | Rs 130.14 |
| Tuna solid in oil | 185 gm | Rs 52.12 |
| Powdered milk (whole) | kg | Rs 248.27 |
| Cheese | 250 gm | Rs 83.11 |
| Cooking oil | litre | Rs 83.29 |
| Margarine | 500 gm | Rs 124.72 |
| Potato | kg | Rs 50.00 |
| Onion | kg | Rs 50.00 |
| Garlic | kg | Rs 200.00 |
| Broad beans | 500 gm | Rs 36.53 |
| Black lentils | 500 gm | Rs 19.37 |
| Split peas | 500 gm | Rs 20.67 |
| Sugar white | kg | Rs 57.37 |
| Baby milk powder | 400 gm | Rs 303.10 |
| Baby Cereal | 250 gm | Rs 112.23 |
| Salt Refined | 500 gm | Rs 21.09 |
| Tea | 125 gm | Rs 76.36 |
| Cooking gas | 12 kg | Rs 250.00 |
| Gasolene | litre | Rs 77.70 |
| Diesel | litre | Rs 78.35 |
| Laundry soap | kg | Rs 146.70 |
Source: Statistics Mauritius · updated 11 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 11 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 34,000 | Rs 557 |
| 2 Bedrooms | Rs 50,000 | Rs 505 |
| 3 Bedrooms | Rs 76,500 | Rs 515 |
| 4 Bedrooms | Rs 150,000 | Rs 563 |
| By type of apartment | ||
| Penthouses | Rs 130,000 | Rs 625 |
| Studios | Rs 32,500 | Rs 688 |
| By region in Mauritius | ||
| Centre | Rs 50,000 | Rs 405 |
| East | Rs 100,000 | Rs 578 |
| North | Rs 70,000 | Rs 553 |
| South | Rs 35,000 | Rs 369 |
| West | Rs 60,000 | Rs 526 |
Source: PropertyCloud · updated 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIZLADY ULTRA SANITARY NAPKINS NIGHT*10PCS | GIZLADY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 34.72 | — |
| GIZLADY ULTRA SANITARY NAPKINS NORMAL *10PCS | GIZLADY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 30.21 | — |
| INTIMATE NITELONG MAXI WING SF 7S | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 41.15 | — | |
| INTIMATE REGULAR PANTYLINER 20S | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 42.52 | — | |
| KOTEX MAXI EXTRA LONG X 7 | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 31.28 | — | |
| KOTEX MAXI LONG 16X 9 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 30.94 | — |
| KOTEX Maxi Normal Wings x 10 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 37.96 | Rs 39.73 |
| KOTEX Maxi Super Wings (8*4) x 4 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 38.34 | Rs 40.13 |
| KOTEX Maxi Super Wings x 10 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 38.24 | Rs 40.04 |
| KOTEX Ultra Thin Long Night x 14 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 63.47 | Rs 66.43 |
| KOTEX Ultra Thin Super Duo 16 x 16 | KOTEX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 63.63 | Rs 66.60 |
| LABEL.COMF/PROT.CLASS.NIGHTX12 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 68.02 | Rs 71.20 |
| LABELL ACTEA LONG LINER X24 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 73.51 | Rs 76.94 |
| LABELL ACTEA MINI DISCREET X20 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 82.13 | Rs 85.96 |
| LABELL ACTEA NORM. DISCREET X12 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 77.03 | Rs 80.63 |
| LABELL ACTEA SERV.MAXI NUITX12 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 151.75 | Rs 158.83 |
| LABELL ACTEA SERV.MAXI X16 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 151.08 | Rs 158.14 |
| LABELL CONF.PROT.ULT.NORM X16 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 68.17 | Rs 71.36 |
| LABELL ECOLO SERV ULT.SUPERX12 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 108.68 | Rs 113.76 |
| LABELL PL ECOLO NORMAL X30 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 77.96 | Rs 81.60 |
| LABELL PS COMFORT PLAT X30 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 47.49 | Rs 49.71 |
| LABELL PS COMFORT PLIE X30 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 72.28 | Rs 75.65 |
| LABELL PS LONG. LARGE X26 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 54.85 | Rs 57.41 |
| LABELL PS PARFUME X30 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 59.37 | Rs 62.15 |
| LABELL SERV ECOLO ULT NIGHTX10 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 96.11 | Rs 100.59 |
| LABELL SERV ECOLO ULT NORM+X14 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 86.46 | Rs 90.49 |
| LABELL SERV EPAIS ANAT NOR X18 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 71.12 | Rs 74.45 |
| LABELL SERV.INCONT HOM N2 X10 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 107.19 | Rs 112.20 |
| LABELL SERV.MAXI SUPER PLIEX16 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 79.70 | Rs 83.42 |
| LABELL SUPER AILLETES X12 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 72.03 | Rs 75.40 |
| LABELL TAMP COMP APPL NORM X20 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 115.29 | Rs 120.67 |
| LABELL TAMP.APPLI.COMP.MINIX20 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 115.04 | Rs 120.41 |
| LABELL TAMPON DIGIT SUPER X32 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 98.73 | Rs 103.35 |
| LABELL TAMPON DIGITAL NORMX32 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 80.14 | Rs 83.87 |
| LABELL TEENY PL FIN POCKET X30 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 75.07 | Rs 78.58 |
| LABELL TEENY SERV.JOUR X14 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 75.39 | Rs 78.92 |
| LABELL TEENY SERV.NUIT X10 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 72.44 | Rs 75.82 |
| LABELL ULT MAX NUIT AILET X10 | LABELL | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 78.51 | Rs 82.18 |
| LADYFIT BAMBOO PAD NORMAL*8 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 24.16 | Rs 25.29 |
| LADYFIT COTTON ECO LONG 280MM*18 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 68.30 | Rs 71.48 |
| LADYFIT COTTON ECO NIGHT 320MM*16 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 68.30 | Rs 71.48 |
| LADYFIT COTTON ECO NORM 240MM*24 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 68.30 | Rs 71.48 |
| LADYFIT COTTON LONG 280MM*7 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 24.16 | Rs 25.29 |
| LADYFIT COTTON NIGHT 320MM*6 | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 24.16 | Rs 25.29 |
| Ladyfit Pantyliner Super Long-32 (1 box : 24 packs) | LadyFit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 39.45 | — |
| Ladyfit Sanitary Napkin Cotton Night 320mm-6 (1 box : 24 packs). | Ladyfit | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 18.65 | — |
| MISSY Sensitive Good Day Velvet Touch x 16 | Missy | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 58.15 | Rs 60.87 |
| MISSY Sensitive Good Night Velvet Touch x 14 | Missy | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 58.54 | Rs 61.28 |
| MISSY Sensitive Overnight Velvet Touch with Wings x 7 | Missy | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 35.01 | Rs 36.65 |
| MPX TAMPON COMPACT NORMAL X20 | MONOPRIX | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 91.22 | Rs 95.49 |
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.