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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUPLINE ULTRA LAVANDE 3D 1L | SOUPLINE ULTRA LAVANDE 3D 1L | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 221.85 |
| SOUPLINE ULTRA LAVENDE 3D 1.35L | SOUPLINE | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 216.41 |
| SOUPLINE ULTRA MAGNOLIA 3D 1.28L | SOUPLINE | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 216.41 |
| SOUPLINE ULTRA NOIX DE COCO 1.28L | SOUPLINE | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 216.41 |
| SOUPLINE ULTRA PARADISE PLAISIR INTENSE 3D 1.28L | SOUPLINE | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 216.41 |
| SOUPLINE ULTRA VANILLE 3D 1.28L | SOUPLINE | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 216.41 |
| SPARK FEELINGS-DOUCEUR ROMANTIQUE 1.25LT | SPARK | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 258.26 |
| SPARK FEELINGS-MOMENTS CALINS 1.25LT | SPARK | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 258.26 |
| SPARK FEELINGS-PLAISIR LAVENDE 1.25LT | SPARK | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 258.26 |
| SPARK FEELINGS-TENDRE CARESSE 1.25LT | SPARK | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 258.26 |
| Savon Ti Canon BLEU 350g | Ti canon | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 52.83 |
| Soupline Ultra Grand Air Fraicheur 3D 1lt | Soupline | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 214.85 |
| Soupline Ultra Lavande 3D 1lt | Soupline | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 214.85 |
| Super Croix Bora Bora 2.5lt | Super Croix | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 345.19 |
| Super Croix Japon 2.5lt | Super Croix | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 345.19 |
| Super Croix Maroc 2.5lt | Super Croix | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 345.18 |
| X.TRA Total Liquid 3lt | X.TRA TOTAL | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 322.81 |
| X.TRA Total Liquid Aloe-Vera 3lt | X.TRA TOTAL | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 322.81 |
| X.TRA Total Liquid Fraicheur 3lt | X.TRA TOTAL | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 322.81 |
| X.TRA Total Liquid Lavende 3lt | X.TRA TOTAL | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 322.81 |
| XTRA TOTAL ALOEVERA 3 LT | XTRA | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 391.48 |
| XTRA TOTAL FRAICHEUR LAVANDE | XTRA | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 391.48 |
| XTRA TOTAL LESSIVE 3 LT | XTRA | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 391.48 |
| savon ti canon BLEU 750G | Ti canon | Soaps and Detergents - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 90.79 |
| 3 Dames The Poire et Vanille 25 sachets, 50 g pkt | 3 DAMES | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 36.32 |
| 3 Dames The nature 25 sachets, 50 g pkt | 3 DAMES | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 36.32 |
| Bois Cheri Bergamot flavour, special blend,Tropical freshness, 25 sealed tea bags, 50 g | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.50 |
| Bois Cheri Black Label, Premium grade, 125g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.19 |
| Bois Cheri Black Label, Premium grade, 500g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 308.75 |
| Bois Cheri Extra (25 tea bags) 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 63.48 |
| Bois Cheri Gold Label Vanilla tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 70.92 |
| Bois Cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness, caramel flavour 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois Cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness, cardamon flavour 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois Cheri Special selection Ouvagalla 500 g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 263.63 |
| Bois Cheri The a la vanille 25 sachets, 50 g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 64.48 |
| Bois Cheri Trois Pavillons 25 Tea Bags Vanilla flavour 50 g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 68.44 |
| Bois Cheri Trois pavillon, Vanilla Flavour 125g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 75.60 |
| Bois Cheri Trois pavillon, Vanilla Flavour 250g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 136.43 |
| Bois Cheri Trois pavillon, Vanilla Flavour 500g pkt | BOIS CHERI TROIS PAVILLON, VANILLE FLAVOUR 500G PKT | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 292.06 |
| Bois Cheri Vanilla flavour, rich in antioxydants, 25 tea bags 50 g pkt | Bois Cheri Vanilla flavour, rich in antioxydants, 25 tea bags 50g pkt | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 79.86 |
| Bois Cheri Vanilla tea, gold label, premium grade 500g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 293.98 |
| Bois Chéri Vanilla tea, rich in antioxidant, yellow, 25 tea bags, 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 35.27 |
| Bois cheri Gold Label Vanilla Tea Premium Grade 125 g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.19 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness coconut-vanilla flavor 25 tea bag 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness coconut-vanilla flavor 25 tea bag 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness, exotic fruit flavour 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness, vanilla flavour 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.50 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness,english breakfast 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 86.30 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness,english breakfast 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 81.50 |
| Bois cheri Ile Maurice special blend tropical freshness,tea lemon flavour 25 tea bags 50g pkt | BOIS CHERI | Tea - Rodrigues Only | — | Rs 79.68 |
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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.