MigrantoCost of living in Mauritius
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
MUR 29,900
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
MUR 13,500richest 20%
MUR 83,700
Mauritius leans on imports for much of what fills a shopping cart, though a steadier, more mixed economy keeps it from feeling as exposed as smaller islands. Local food and services hold some costs down while shipped-in goods set the ceiling. What stands out is the distance between a comfortable life and a lean one — how well you live here depends a lot on where your income lands.
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Cost of living in Mauritius
MUR 13,500/mo
vs MUR 38,100 in your country
Take-home
MUR 19,300
vs MUR 57,200 in your country
Potential savings
MUR 5,810
more than in your country
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How living costs in Mauritius compare
Mauritius is among the most expensive places to live in Africa, and it stays on the costly side even measured against the rest of the world. A blend of island import costs and a fairly prosperous, service-heavy economy is what keeps prices up. If you're weighing it, treat it as one of the region's pricier options — comfortable, but no bargain.
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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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 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.
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