Mauritius (MU)

Indian Ocean island state with bilingual English-French administration, strong financial services, occupation permits, premium visa options, beaches, private healthcare and a high-trust but paperwork-heavy expat environment.

Capital: Port Louis

Region: Africa

Language: English

Currency: MUR (Rs)

Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)

Emergency: 112

Cost of Living

Real prices in Mauritius — 2026 data in MUR.

Cost of living index

(100 = NYC reference)

Affordable compared to most Western countries. Good value for the quality of life offered.

Food & Groceries

Bread (baguette / local loaf) MUR 30–70

Milk (1L) MUR 55–90

Eggs (12) MUR 120–200

Chicken (1kg) MUR 200–380

Pasta (500g) MUR 60–120

Beer (0.5L, Phoenix beer, supermarket) MUR 80–130

Wine (750ml, imported) MUR 500–1,500

Monthly groceries for 1 person MUR 8,000–18,000

Dining Out

Dholl puri (iconic Mauritian street food) MUR 30–80

Casual restaurant meal MUR 300–800

Mid-range dinner for 2 MUR 2,000–5,000

Cappuccino MUR 150–300

Phoenix beer in a bar (0.5L) MUR 150–350

Resort / beach restaurant dinner for 2 MUR 5,000–12,000

Rent

1-bed apartment, expat coastal areas (Grand Baie, Tamarin) MUR 25,000–55,000/month

1-bed apartment, central plateau (Curepipe, Rose Hill) MUR 17,000–30,000/month

3-bed villa / house MUR 60,000–180,000+/month

Room in shared house MUR 8,000–20,000/month

Utilities (electricity with AC, water) MUR 5,000–18,000+/month

Short-stay furnished rental MUR 50,000–150,000+/month

Transport

Bus single fare (NTC / Mauritius Bus) MUR 35–55

Metro Express single fare (Port Louis–Curepipe line) MUR 50–90

Monthly transport pass (bus) MUR 1,500–2,600

Taxi short trip MUR 400–1,200

Taxi airport transfer (SSR–Port Louis) MUR 1,500–2,500

Petrol (1L, government-regulated) MUR 55–75

Used car MUR 300,000–1,500,000

Health & Insurance

Public hospital (free for residents) Free at point of care

Private GP MUR 800–2,000

Private specialist MUR 1,500–4,000

Private dental check-up MUR 1,000–3,000

International / expat health insurance (adult, annual) MUR 48,000–390,000

Utilities

Electricity (CEB, monthly with AC) MUR 2,500–10,000

Water (CWA, monthly) MUR 300–800

Home fibre internet MUR 1,000–3,500/month

Mobile plan (calls + data) MUR 300–1,500/month

Canal+ / streaming TV MUR 500–1,500/month

Childcare

State primary school (residents) Subsidised / Free

Private nursery (0–3 years) MUR 8,000–25,000/month

International school tuition (annual) MUR 150,000–600,000

Nanny / domestic helper (monthly) MUR 12,000–35,000

Leisure

Cinema ticket (Cinéland) MUR 250–450

Gym membership (monthly) MUR 1,500–5,000

Beach club day pass MUR 500–2,000

Snorkelling / diving excursion MUR 2,000–5,000

Kitesurfing lesson (per hour, Le Morne / Anse La Raie) MUR 2,500–5,000

Sports club membership (monthly) MUR 2,000–8,000

Haircut (men's) MUR 200–500

Haircut (women's) MUR 500–2,000

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