Cost of Living in Black River
Prices in Black River (First-Level Administrative Unit in Mauritius)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Tamarin - 6 contributors in the past 12 months
Flic en Flac - 3 contributors
Albion - 2 contributors
Petite Riviere - 0 contributors
Bambous - 0 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Rs451.27 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Rs2,167.89 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Rs336.32 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Rs189.85 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs153.33 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Rs115.48 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs67.29 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Rs41.08 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Rs69.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Rs9.07 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Rs27.22 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Rs118.50 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Rs81.65 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Rs161.03 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Rs272.16 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Rs47.63 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Rs45.96 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Rs47.63 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Rs123.98 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Rs34.02 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Rs22.68 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ? | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Rs40.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Rs637.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Rs94.70 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs90.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Rs320.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Rs35.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Rs200.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ? | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Rs300.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Rs62.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Rs1,400,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Rs1,500,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Rs4,698.30 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Rs733.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Rs1,979.98 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Rs2,319.99 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Rs316.67 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Rs8,600.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Rs144,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Rs3,000.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Rs2,500.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Rs4,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Rs2,750.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs37,949.84 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs23,833.16 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs47,599.79 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs42,599.79 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Rs35,899.69 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.50 | |
Over the last 12 months, 21 data points were contributed by 36 people of this region.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
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