Cost of Living in Mauritius
Summary of cost of living in Mauritius:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,203.9 (Rs104,092.2), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $595.5 (Rs28,125.8), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mauritius is, on average, 44.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mauritius is, on average, 70.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Rs300.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Rs1,928.90 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Rs325.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Rs103.08 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs150.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Rs122.49 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs51.67 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Rs32.22 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Rs71.06 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Rs29.34 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Rs36.20 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Rs115.51 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Rs193.78 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Rs124.54 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Rs273.31 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Rs48.14 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Rs43.82 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Rs49.65 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Rs57.41 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Rs22.76 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Rs22.66 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Rs39.56 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Rs33.48 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Rs500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Rs80.69 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs109.85 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Rs300.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Rs44.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Rs1,750.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Rs200.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Rs241.40 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Rs500.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Rs66.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Rs1,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Rs1,608,533.73 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Rs2,725.18 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Rs649.65 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Rs1,439.11 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Rs1,614.46 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Rs350.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Rs300.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Rs7,472.76 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Rs248,212.50 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Rs2,221.05 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Rs1,907.14 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Rs3,736.84 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Rs2,947.37 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs22,304.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs14,977.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs39,694.84 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs31,230.34 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Rs19,066.34 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Rs9,302.61 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Rs36,902.76 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.32 | |
Prices in Mauritius
This country had 616 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
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Last update: 2 October 2026
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