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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIJOY ULTRA THIN PAD 245MM | UNIJOY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 38.93 | Rs 40.75 |
| UNIJOY ULTRA THIN PADS 290MM | UNIJOY | Sanitary Pads / Tampons / Towels | Rs 59.48 | Rs 62.25 |
| ALBA EAU DE JAVEL 1LT | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 69.25 |
| ALBA EAU DE JAVEL 2L | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 135.17 |
| ALBA LAUNDRY BAR SOAP 800G | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 139.09 |
| ALBA LESSIVE EN POUDRE BLANC COULEUR 1KG | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 193.86 |
| ALBA LESSIVE EN POUDRE BLANC COULEUR 2.2KG | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 263.59 |
| ALBA LESSIVE EN POUDRE BLANC COULEUR 500G | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 100.64 |
| ALBA LESSIVE LIQUID MACHINE ALOE VERA 3L | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 234.26 |
| ALBA LESSIVE LIQUID MACHINE FRAICHEUR INTENSE 3LT | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 234.26 |
| ALBA LESSIVE LIQUID MACHINE SAVON DE MARSEILLE 3LT | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 234.26 |
| ALBA LESSIVE LIQUIDE DOUCEUR FLORALE 3L | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 241.86 |
| ALBA WASHING POWDER 30G | ALBA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 10.17 |
| ARIANNE LIQUID MACHINE 3LT | ARIANNE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 198.58 |
| ARIEL FLORAL 1KG | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 215.32 |
| ARIEL HAND WASHING FLORAL 500G | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 126.59 |
| ARIEL HANDWASH LAVENDER 500G | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 126.59 |
| ARIEL HANDWASH ORIGINAL 500G | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 126.59 |
| ARIEL LAVENDER 1KG | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 215.32 |
| ARIEL LIQUID LAVENDER 2.35L | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 521.98 |
| ARIEL LIQUID REG 1.8L | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 394.09 |
| ARIEL LIQUID REG 2.5L | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 521.98 |
| ARIEL LIQUID TOD 1.8L | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 394.09 |
| ARIEL LIQUID TOD 2.5L | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 521.98 |
| ARIEL ORIGINAL 3KG | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 491.97 |
| ARIEL ORIGINAL 900G | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 195.75 |
| ARIEL REGULAR 1KG | ARIEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 215.32 |
| Ariel HW Regular 1kg | Ariel | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 212.91 |
| Ariel Hw Regular 500g | Ariel | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 125.16 |
| BEST BLEACH AGENT JAVEL 1LT | BEST | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 50.24 |
| BEST BLEACHING AGENT JAVEL 500ML | BEST | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 35.90 |
| BEST BLEACHING AGENT JAVEL 5LT | BEST | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 157.90 |
| BEST HANDWASH POWDER 500G | BEST | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 39.15 |
| BEST LIQUID MACHINE 3L+500MLF | BEST | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 208.79 |
| BONUX 3 IN 1 FRESH 4KG | BONUX | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 511.54 |
| BRILLANT BLUE SOAP 1000 GMS | BRILLANT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 134.47 |
| BRIZZ EAU DE JAVEL 500ML | BRIZZ | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 20.42 |
| BRIZZ/LE CHIC EAU DE JAVEL 1L | BRIZZ | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 31.87 |
| CAMMER SUPER CLEAN LEMON CTRUS 500 G | CAMMER | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 72.62 |
| CLARA JAVEL 1 LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 57.88 |
| CLARA JAVEL 5 LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 158.87 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 EXOTIC 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 FLORAL 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 JASMIN 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 LAVANDE 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 POMME 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| CLARA LIQUIDE MACHINE PUISSANT GRADE 1 ROSE 3LT | CLARA | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 174.75 |
| Cernol, Javel 5lts | Cernol | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 255.77 |
| Cernol, Javel P12 1lt | Cernol | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.36 |
| Cernol, Javel P12 500ML | Cernol | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 44.80 |
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.