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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREAMPRICE LESSIVE MACHINE FRAICHEUR LAGON BLEU 3LT | DREAMPRICE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 220.17 |
| DREAMPRICE LESSIVE MACHINE FRAICHEUR PRINTEMPS 3LT | DREAMPRICE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 220.17 |
| DREAMPRICE LESSIVE MACHINE SAVON DE MARSEILLE 3LT | DREAMPRICE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 220.17 |
| EAU DE JAVEL PARFUMEE CITRON 1L | EAU DE JAVEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 91.98 |
| EAU JAVEL PARFUMEE EUCALYPTUS 1LT | EAU JAVEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 91.98 |
| EAU JAVEL PARFUMEE LAVANDE 1LT | EAU JAVEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 91.98 |
| EAU JAVEL POWER 12 1L | EAU DE JAVEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.36 |
| EAU JAVEL POWER 12 5LT | EAU JAVEL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 336.08 |
| EXTRA ACTIF LAUNDRY SOAP 200G | EXTRA ACTIF | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 16.46 |
| FAIRY LIQUIDE MACHINE 3 LT CERISE | FAIRY | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 340.42 |
| FAIRY LIQUIDE MACHINE 3 LT COTTON | FAIRY | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 340.42 |
| FAIRY LIQUIDE MACHINE 3 LT HYGIENE & NATURE | FAIRY | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 340.42 |
| FAIRY LIQUIDE MACHINE 3 LT ORANGER | FAIRY | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 340.42 |
| FAIRY LIQUIDE MACHINE 3 LT ROSE | FAIRY | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 340.42 |
| Jaq washing powder 1kg | Jaq | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 90.79 |
| Jaq washing powder 2kg | Jaq | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 179.30 |
| Jaq washing powder 500g | Jaq | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 49.94 |
| LA CROIX JAVEL LAVANDER 1.5LT | LA CROIX JAVEL LAVANDER 1.5LT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 190.18 |
| LA CROIX JAVEL ORIGINAL, 1.5LT | LA CROIX JAVEL ORIGINAL 1.5LT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 185.97 |
| LA MORICIENNE LIQUID MACHINE FRANGIPANE 3LT | LA MORICIENNE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| LA MORICIENNE LIQUID MACHINE JASMINE 3LT | LA MORICIENNE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| LA MORICIENNE LIQUID MACHINE LOTUS 3LT | LA MORICIENNE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| LA MORICIENNE LIQUID MACHINE YLANG YLANG 3LT | LA MORICIENNE | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| LE CHAT EXPERT 3 LT BICARBONATE | LE CHAT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 441.99 |
| LE CHAT LESSIVE SOUFFLE DE FRAICHEUR 3 LT | LE CHAT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 441.99 |
| LE CHAT SENSITIVE 3 LT | LE CHAT | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 441.99 |
| LE CHATEAU LIQUIDE MACHINE 10 LT | LE CHATEAU | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 418.72 |
| LE CHIC BAR SAVON LEMON 1KG | LE CHIC | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 113.47 |
| LE CHIC LIQUID MACHINE 3LT | LE CHIC | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 152.63 |
| LENOR PERLES AMBRE & ORCHIDEE 155G | LENOR | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 314.49 |
| LENOR PERLES ENVOLEE D'AIR 155G | LENOR | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 314.49 |
| LENOR PERLES JASMIN ET ROSE 155G | LENOR | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 314.49 |
| LENOR PERLES UNSTOPPABLE FRESH 155G | LENOR | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 314.49 |
| La Moricienne Lessive Machine Frangipane 3L | La Moricienne | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| La Moricienne Lessive Machine Jasmin 3lt | La Moricienne | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| La Moricienne Lessive Machine Ylang Ylang 3lt | La Moricienne | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 309.30 |
| Le Chat Expert Bicarbonate 3lt | Le Chat | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 375.95 |
| Le Chat Savon Noir 3lt | Le Chat | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 375.95 |
| Le Chat Sensitive New 3lt | Le Chat | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 375.95 |
| Le Chat Soap Huile Olive 115G | Le Chat | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 50.88 |
| Le Chat Souffle de Fraicheur 3lt | Le Chat | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 375.95 |
| MONT BLEU 350 GMS | MONT BLEU | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 69.22 |
| NATIONAL LA MINI BARRE 400 GMS AMANDE DOUCE | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 52.20 |
| NATIONAL LA MINI BARRE 400 GMS CITRONELLE | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 52.20 |
| NATIONAL LA MINI BARRE 400 GMS JARDIN FLORAL | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 52.20 |
| NATIONAL LESSIVE LIQUIDE 1.5 LT AMANDE DOUCE | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 119.72 |
| NATIONAL LESSIVE LIQUIDE 1.5 LT FLORAL | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 119.72 |
| NATIONAL LESSIVE LIQUIDE 3 LT AMANDE FLORAL | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 224.10 |
| NATIONAL LESSIVE LIQUIDE 3 LT CITRONELLE | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 224.11 |
| NATIONAL SAVON KG | NATIONAL | Soaps and Detergents (VAT) - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 143.55 |
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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.