MigrantoCost of living in Mauritius
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Mauritius
Spending runs from MUR 13,500 a month in the poorest fifth to MUR 83,700 in the richest
Per person, whole country
MUR 29,900
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
MUR 13,500richest 20%
MUR 83,700
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Key facts
The cost of living in Mauritius in numbers
Typical spending takes 88% of the average wage
A typical person spends MUR 29,900 a month while the average take-home wage is MUR 34,000, so 12% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Mauritius compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Mauritius against other countries
Cheaper than 50% of countries
Where Mauritius sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs MUR 47,600 at world-middle prices costs MUR 47,600 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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MUR 13,500/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Mauritius?
A typical person in Mauritius spends about MUR 29,900 a month — around MUR 358,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Mauritius?
By spending, Mauritius ranks #69 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about MUR 29,900 a month, the poorest 20% about MUR 13,500 and the richest 20% about MUR 83,700. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Mauritius in US dollars?
The cost of living in Mauritius is about $627 a month, or roughly $7,524 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Mauritius?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about MUR 13,500 a month per person, a typical one around MUR 29,900, and a comfortable life around MUR 39,600. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Mauritius enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about MUR 29,900 a month, while the average take-home pay in Mauritius is about MUR 34,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Mauritius.
Is Mauritius an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Mauritius is more expensive than 63% of countries worldwide and ranks 2nd of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Mauritius?
Mauritius uses the Mauritian Rupee (MUR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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