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Mauritius

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Cities tracked
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Local currency
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Mauritius

About Mauritius

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$496
Family of 4 / mo
$1,274
Internet
49.44Mbps
Interest rate
4%
Inflation
3.1%
Population
1.26M

Mauritius is a beautiful island country located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. Known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush green landscapes, Mauritius is a paradise for nature lovers and beachgoers alike. The island has a rich cultural heritage, influenced by its diverse population, which includes people of Indian, African, French, and Chinese descent.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $49.77
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $62.16
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $97.19
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $102.87

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $710.22
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.13

Food - Beverages

  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $2.42
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $2.96
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $3.75
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.86
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.33

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $6.57
  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $8.6
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $46.91

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.47
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $7.82
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.65
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.07
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.81
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $1.66
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $1.83
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.75
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $2.61
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $13.57
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $7.15
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $14.43

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $149.51
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $654.29
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $929.77
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $299.54
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $463.56
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $122.99

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $16.24
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $210
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $4,800
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $46.16
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $9.38

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.13
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $39,875
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $37,525
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $15.63
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $5.03
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $4.7
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $31.27

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $45.18
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $74.28
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