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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREDO LADY SANITARY NAPKINS X-LONG 8PCS | PREDO | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 32.03 | Rs 33.53 |
| PROTEGE-SLIP EMBALLE NORMAL - NATRACARE | NATRACARE | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 105.78 | — |
| PROTEGE-SLIP GALBES X30 - NATRACARE | NATRACARE | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 111.03 | Rs 116.21 |
| PURE-BLISS STRAIGHT 260MM T1 | PURE-BLISS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 26.22 | Rs 27.46 |
| PURE-BLISS STRAIGHT 290MM T3 | PURE-BLISS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 26.22 | Rs 27.46 |
| PURE-BLISS ULTRA 260MM | PURE-BLISS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 26.22 | Rs 27.46 |
| PURE-BLISS ULTRA 290MM | PURE-BLISS | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 26.22 | Rs 27.46 |
| Protège lingerie Taille L X30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 59.10 | Rs 61.87 |
| Protège slip plié U x40 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 60.32 | Rs 63.14 |
| Protège-lingerie ultra extra long U boîte x30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 64.12 | Rs 67.11 |
| Protège-lingerie ultra minces large U boîte x20 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 41.89 | Rs 43.85 |
| Protège-lingerie ultra slip & tanga U boîte x30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 43.88 | Rs 45.93 |
| Protège-lingerie ultra-minces normal plats U boîte x 30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 37.48 | Rs 39.23 |
| Protège-lingerie ultra-minces pliés U sachet x30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 52.34 | Rs 54.78 |
| Protège-slip ultra minces large U NATURE x20 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 61.25 | Rs 64.11 |
| Protège-slip ultra minces normal U NATURE x30 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 60.60 | Rs 63.43 |
| SALLY Menstrual Pants (Size L) (10pcs) | SALLY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 173.03 | Rs 181.11 |
| SALLY Menstrual Pants (Size M) (10pcs) | SALLY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 153.44 | Rs 160.60 |
| SALLY Menstrual Pants (Size XL) (10pcs) | SALLY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 189.25 | Rs 198.08 |
| SERVIETTE INCONTINENCE X20 NATRACARE | NATRACARE | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 235.58 | — |
| SERVIETTE MAXI NUIT x10 Natracare | Natracare | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 177.10 | Rs 185.37 |
| SERVIETTE MAXI REGULAR 14 Natracare | Natracare | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 135.55 | Rs 141.88 |
| SERVIETTE ULTRA AILETTES 14 Natracare | Natracare | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 133.69 | — |
| SERVIETTES ULTRA EXTRA LONG 8 Natracare | Natracare | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 139.64 | Rs 146.16 |
| Sally Pantyliner (155mm) | Sally | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 18.36 | Rs 19.22 |
| Sally Super Maxi Fit(290mm) | Sally | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 24.58 | Rs 25.74 |
| Sally Ultra Soft Overnight (350mm) | Sally | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 22.99 | Rs 24.07 |
| Sally Ultra Thin Heavy Use (290mm) | Sally | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 22.15 | Rs 23.18 |
| Serviette maxi normal U nature x18 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 86.30 | Rs 90.33 |
| Serviette maxi nuit U nature x12 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 80.45 | Rs 84.21 |
| Serviette maxi super U nature x16 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 86.58 | Rs 90.63 |
| Serviette ultra extra nuit ailettes U boîte x9 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 52.37 | Rs 54.82 |
| Serviette ultra mince normal plus ailettes U sachet x14 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 43.23 | Rs 45.26 |
| Serviette ultra mince normale pliée U sachet x16 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 48.03 | Rs 50.27 |
| Serviette ultra mince nuit U NATURE x10 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 64.78 | Rs 67.81 |
| Serviette ultra mince nuit pliée à ailettes U sachet x10 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 49.52 | Rs 51.84 |
| Serviette ultra mince super plus avec ailettes pliée U x12 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 51.25 | Rs 53.63 |
| Serviette ultra minces normal+ U NATURE X14 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 62.54 | Rs 65.47 |
| Serviette ultra minces super+ U NATURE X12 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 72.00 | Rs 75.37 |
| Serviettes maxi normal PXM x20 | PRIX MINI | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 42.30 | Rs 44.28 |
| Serviettes maxi nuit avec ailettes x10 PXM | PRIX MINI | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 34.61 | Rs 36.23 |
| Serviettes maxi épaisses super ++ U x 10 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 82.50 | Rs 86.36 |
| Serviettes périodiques maxi normal pliées U sachet x18 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 57.75 | Rs 60.44 |
| Serviettes périodiques maxi normal plus pliées U sachet x16 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 47.21 | Rs 49.41 |
| Serviettes périodiques maxi nuit pliée U sachet x12 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 53.95 | Rs 56.47 |
| Serviettes périodiques maxi super pliées U sachet x16 | U | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 70.72 | Rs 74.03 |
| Serviettes ultra normal avec ailettes x14 PXM | PRIX MINI | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 38.58 | Rs 40.38 |
| Sunkiss Antileak Panties L Black | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 133.74 | Rs 140.00 |
| Sunkiss Antileak Panties S/M Black | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 127.89 | Rs 133.86 |
| Sunkiss Antileak Panties XL Black | Sunkiss | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 139.76 | Rs 146.28 |
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.