Cost of Living in Mauritius
Summary of cost of living in Mauritius:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,196.5$ (100,884.2Rs), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 594.1$ (27,287.6Rs), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mauritius is, on average, 43.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mauritius is, on average, 71.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 Rs | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,905.24 Rs | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 100.00 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 Rs | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 116.74 Rs | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.22 Rs | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 31.59 Rs | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 65.35 Rs | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 28.64 Rs | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 38.86 Rs | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 108.12 Rs | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 196.96 Rs | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 118.42 Rs | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 260.46 Rs | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 47.19 Rs | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 42.25 Rs | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 46.15 Rs | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 59.26 Rs | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 22.57 Rs | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 22.72 Rs | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 40.98 Rs | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 29.76 Rs | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 Rs | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 78.25 Rs | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 97.12 Rs | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 300.00 Rs | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 44.00 Rs | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 Rs | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 200.00 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 241.40 Rs | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 Rs | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 68.37 Rs | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,500,000.00 Rs | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,586,813.19 Rs | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,572.17 Rs | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 658.05 Rs | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,466.19 Rs | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,493.59 Rs | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 318.75 Rs | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 300.00 Rs | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 7,264.84 Rs | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 203,300.00 Rs | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,276.00 Rs | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,885.71 Rs | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,576.92 Rs | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,976.00 Rs | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 21,577.78 Rs | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,750.00 Rs | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 39,103.42 Rs | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 29,554.10 Rs | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,231.78 Rs | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,128.31 Rs | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 33,357.88 Rs | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.11 | |
Prices in Mauritius
This country had 503 entries in the past 12 months by 43 different contributors.
Last update: 14 February 2026
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Last update: 14 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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