Prices in Mauritius

What are the supermarket prices in Mauritius? Is the cost of living in Mauritius are higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Mauritius and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Mauritius: food prices, Restaurant prices, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 14 hours ago)

Currency in Mauritius to Mauritian rupee (MUR). For 10 US dollars you can get 446 Mauritian rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 4.46 thousand Mauritian rupees. And the other way: For 100 Mauritian rupees you can get 2.29 US dollars.



What are the different prices in the cities in Mauritius? Look here: Prices in cities in Mauritius

Prices: Curepipe   Port Louis   Quatre Bornes   Vacoas-Phoenix   Phoenix   Centre de Flacq   Goodlands   Mahébourg   Bel Air Rivière Sèche   Triolet  

Summing up costs, it can be concluded that in Mauritius it is cheaper than in United States. Food is 37% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 53%. And in the case of the cost of living in Mauritius, they are lower than the cost in United States about 23%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 36%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Mauritius


Are hotels expensive in Mauritius? How much will we pay for a room in Mauritius?

The average price of accommodation in Mauritius is $250 (MUR 11K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $57 (MUR 2.5K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $47 (MUR 2.1K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Mauritius in $62 (MUR 2.8K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation on average for $110 (MUR 5K) Overnight stay in 4-star hotel costs $250 (MUR 11K) in Mauritius If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $550 (MUR 24K)


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be less than in Mauritius in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Madagascar, Mayotte, Comoros, Seychelles, and British Indian Ocean Territory.

Comparison of selected prices in Mauritius with prices in United States:

fees

$56 ($34 - $110)
70% less than in United States

internet

$34 ($23 - $46)
by half less than in United States

jeans pants

$42 ($21 - $69)
9.4% less than in United States

average earnings

$530
88% less than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$390 ($230 - $570)
78% less than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the centre

$590 ($340 - $1.1K)
74% less than in United States

bread

$0.66 ($0.23 - $1.3)
80% less than in United States

cheese

$11 ($6.7 - $23)
7.7% less than in United States

rice

$2.2 ($1.1 - $3.8)
by half less than in United States

tomatoes

$3.1 ($1.1 - $4.8)
32% less than in United States

bananas

$1.7 ($1.1 - $3.4)
4.6% more than in United States

wine

$10 ($5.7 - $14)
22% less than in United States

cheap restaurant

$6.9 ($3.4 - $13)
61% less than in United States

local beer

$2.2 ($1.2 - $4.6)
by half less than in United States

coffee

$2.3 ($0.92 - $4.1)
by half less than in United States

bottle of water

$0.66 ($0.46 - $1.1)
64% less than in United States

mac burger king or similar bar

$5.5 ($4.6 - $6.9)
by half less than in United States

cola pepsi sprite mirinda

$1 ($0.69 - $1.8)
by half less than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Mauritius

Has the price of bread increased in Mauritius?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2012: $0.41(MUR 18), 2015: $0.61(MUR 27), and 2016: $0.46(MUR 20).

Mauritius price changes: A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) 2012-2016
Mauritius price changes A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) hikersbay.com

Have prices increased in restaurants in Mauritius?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2012: $6.1(MUR 270), 2015: $4.6(MUR 200), 2016: $5.7(MUR 250), 2017: $4.6(MUR 200), and 2018: $6.1(MUR 270)

Mauritius price changes: Meal in a cheap restaurant 2012-2018
Mauritius price changes Meal in a cheap restaurant hikersbay.com

Renting A Small Apartment In The Center - price changes in years: 2012: $250(MUR 11K), 2015: $290(MUR 13K), 2016: $260(MUR 12K), 2017: $270(MUR 12K), and 2018: $270(MUR 12K)

Mauritius price changes: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2012-2018
Mauritius price changes Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre hikersbay.com
Mauritius price changes: Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2012-2018
Mauritius price changes Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) hikersbay.com