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Updated: 09/05/2025
Here is an approximate table of the cost of living in Mauritius for 2025.
As everywhere else, it depends mainly on many factors such as consumption habits, needs, number of people, etc.
| 💰 Economical | 📊 Standard | 💎 Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (I.e. Apartment Monthly rental |
291 € to 485 € (15000-25000 MUR) |
485 € to 777 € (25000-40000 MUR) |
777 € to 1456 € (40000-75000 MUR) |
| 🏠 Villa/House Monthly rental |
485 € to 777 € (25000-40000 MUR) |
971 € to 1942 € (50000-100000 MUR) |
1942 € to 3107 € (100000-160000 MUR) |
| ⚡ Electricity Monthly according to usage |
17 € to 29 € (894-1500 MUR) |
58 € to 87 € (3000-4500 MUR) |
117 € to 155 € (6000-8000 MUR) |
| 🚗 Vehicle Monthly rental |
291 € to 350 € (15000-18000 MUR) |
485 € to 777 € (25000-40000 MUR) |
971 € to 1942 € (50000-100000 MUR) |
| 🍲 Food 2 people/month |
350 € to 485 € (18000-25000 MUR) |
582 € to 777 € (30000-40000 MUR) |
777 € to 1165 € (40000-60000 MUR) |
| 🛡️ Health insurance Per person/month |
25 € to 48 € (1250-2500 MUR) |
48 € to 97 € (2500-5000 MUR) |
97 € to 194 € (5000-10000 MUR) |
| 🎓 Private Schooling Per child/month |
194 € to 291 € (10000-15000 MUR) |
291 € to 485 € (15000-25000 MUR) |
485 € to 777 € (25000-40000 MUR) |
| 📱 Communication Internet + Mobile/month |
35 € to 45 € (1800-2300 MUR) |
45 € to 65 € (2300-3350 MUR) |
65 € to 130 € (3350-6700 MUR) |
| ???? ️ Restaurant Per person/meal |
5 € to 9 € (250-480 MUR) |
15 € to 20 € (770-1000 MUR) |
25 € to 50 € (1300-2500 MUR) |
| (I.e. Leisure Per person/month |
58 € to 97 € (3000-5000 MUR) |
97 € to 155 € (5000-8000 MUR) |
155 € to 291 € (8000-15000 MUR) |
| 💰 ESTIMATED TOTAL Single person/month |
670 € to 864 € (34500-44500 MUR) |
1400 € to 1800 € (72000-93000 MUR) |
2175 € to 2913 € (112000-150000 MUR) |
📋 Summary
🏝️ Introduction
📊 1. Cost of Living
🏠 2. Accommodation
🍽️ 3. Food
🚌 4. Transportation
⚡ 5. Public Services
🏥 6. Health
🎭 7. Leisure and Entertainment
📈 8. Synthesis and Regional Variations
🎯 Closing
🏝️ Introduction
The Mauritius, renowned for its idyllic landscapes and business-friendly environment, attracts a growing number of expatriates, investors and retirees. A deep and nuanced understanding of the Cost of life is however essential before any decision is made regarding installation or investment on the island.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive and numerical analysis of the various expenditure items, based on the most recent data available, in order to provide precise insight into the economic and financial reality of life in Mauritius.
📊 Methodology
The methodology used is based on the synthesis and critical analysis of information from a body of varied research documents, including:
- 📈 Cost of living information portals
- 🏠 Specialized real estate sites
- 🏛️ Institutional reports
- 📰 Specialized articles
Particular attention was paid to the recency and relevance of the data, with a majority of information referring to the years 2024 and 2025.
📊 1. General Cost of Living Estimates
The overall assessment of the cost of living in Mauritius reveals a mixed picture, influenced by status (local resident or expatriate), lifestyle and sources of income.
👤 Average monthly cost of living for a single person
Estimates for a single person vary depending on several factors:
- Downtown : 48101 MUR (934€) per month – 45% cheaper than in France
- Excluding accommodation: 28067 MUR (545€) per month
- Basic services (electricity, water, internet, mobile): 2404 MUR (47€) per month
- Power supply only: minimum 10000 MUR (194€) per month
💡 Important note: The notion of a "city centre" in Mauritius can encompass diverse realities, ranging from the capital Port Louis to bustling tourist centres.
👨👩👧👦 Average monthly cost of living for a family (4 people)
- City center (with accommodation): 136114 MUR (2643€) per month
- Excluding accommodation: between 87571 MUR (1701€) and 100785 MUR (1958€) per month
- Family diet: 40000 MUR (777€) per month
⚠️ Attention: Variations may be significant depending on the dates and methodologies of the sources consulted.
🌍 General comparison with other countries
The cost of living in Mauritius is generally perceived as inferior to that of many European countries:
- (I.e. 45% cheaper just in France
- 📉 Approximately 37% lower according to other estimates
💭 Important: These general comparisons do not capture the nuances related to income disparities or specific consumption choices, including the difference between a local lifestyle and that of an expatriate adopting Western habits.
💸 Purchasing power and average salary
📊 Average local income
- Average monthly net salary (after taxes): 31518 MUR (612€)
- Other estimates: 21000 MUR (408€) to 22260 MUR (432€)
⚠️ Reality: Despite a nominally lower cost of living, local purchasing power is described as "very unsatisfactory" due to the relative low wages.
🎯 Important dichotomy
Mauritius can appear as a financially advantageous destination for:
- ✅ Expatriates receiving income from their country of origin
- ✅ People with expatriation packages consequent
The reality is different for:
- ❌ The local population
- ❌ Expatriates whose income is aligned with local salaries
For the latter, the advantage of a lower cost of living may be neutralized, and the burden of certain expenses (imported goods, high-end services) may be felt significantly.
🏛️Requirements for residence permits:
Obligation to acquire real estate with a minimum value of 375000 USD (17100000 MUR – 332524€), targeting a category of expatriates with significant financial means.
📋 Summary Table of Estimates
| Category | Estimate (MUR and €) |
|---|---|
| 👤 Single Person – City Center (with accommodation) | 48101 MUR (€934) |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family of 4 – City Center (with accommodation) | 136114 MUR (€2643) |
| 👤 Single Person – Unhoused | 28067 MUR (€545) |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family of 4 people – Not including accommodation | 87571 MUR (1701€) – 100785 MUR (1958€) |
📝 Note: Variations can be significant depending on lifestyle. These estimates serve as a baseline but should be adapted to individual needs.
🏠 2. Housing Costs
Housing represents the most significant item of expenditure in Mauritius, with considerable variations depending on the location, type of property and level of comfort.
🏠 2.1. Monthly rental costs
🏛️ Port-Louis (Capital)
- 1 central bedroom: 15000-40000 MUR (291-777€)
- 1 bedroom outside the center: 7978-14162 MUR (155-275€)
- 3 central bedrooms: 35329 MUR (€686)
- 3 bedrooms outside the center: 27861 MUR (€541)
📉 Trend: recent drop in rents
🏖️ Grand Baie (North – Tourist)
- 1 bedroom: 18000-130000 MUR (350-2524€)
- Recent announcements: 22000-60000 MUR (427-1165€)
- 3 rooms : 40000-160000 MUR (777-3107€)
- Family home: 50000-70000 MUR (971-1359€)
💰 Most expensive area of the island
🌊 Flic en Flac (West)
- 1 bedroom: ~20000 MUR (388€)
- 3 rooms : 25000-30000 MUR (485-583€)
- Seaside: 18000-60000 MUR (350-1165€)
- Family home: 50000-70000 MUR (971-1359€)
🏖️ Similar prices to Grand Baie
🏘️ Curepipe (Center)
- 1 bedroom: 15000 MUR (€291)
- 3 rooms : 20000-45000 MUR (388-874€)
- Expatriate estimate: 30900-51500 MUR (600-1000€)
💡 More affordable – inland city
🗺️ Less popular regions: Similar accommodations from 15000 MUR (291€)/month – significant geographical disparity in costs.
💰 2.2. Average purchase prices
📈 Trends 2024: Strong Appreciation
- RPPI index: +27,19% in one year
- Apartments: +23,3% (average price: 21667972 MUR – 420912€)
- Houses : +16,8% (average price: 28548780 MUR – 554441€)
- Local market only: +15% (average price: 15000000 MUR – 291262€)
🏢 Price per m² of Apartments (Local Market)
🏘️ Price by Region (Average property price – 2024)
| Region | Average Purchase Price | Price/m² Apartment. | Evolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏖️ Grand Bay | 22439024 MUR (€435612) | 163740 MUR/m² (3180€/m²) | + 18,1 % |
| 🌊 Flic en Flac | 14794590 MUR (€287264) | 285330 MUR/m² (5540€/m²) | + 25,4 % |
| 🏛️ Port-Louis | 8900000 MUR (€172816) | 99892 MUR/m² (1940€/m²) | + 4,7 % |
| 🏘️ Curepipe | 8600000 MUR (€166990) | - | + 1,2 % |
🏖️ High-End Properties (PDS/RES/IRS)
📊 Price Increase Factors
- Cement: +43% in 2 years
- Construction index: +23% (2020-2022)
- Foreign buyers
- PDS/RES/IRS programs
- Metro Express
- Network improvement
🏛️ Government Initiative: Program to build 12000 social housing units to meet the needs of the local population in the face of rising prices.
📋 Summary Table – Rentals by Region
| Region | 1 Ch. Center | 1 Bedroom Outside the Center | 3 Ch. Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Port-Louis | 15000-20000 MUR (291-388€) | 8000-14000 MUR (155-272€) | 35000 MUR (€680) |
| 🏖️ Grand Bay | 25000-60000+ MUR (485-1165€+) | Less common | 75000-90000+ MUR (1456-1748€+) |
| 🌊 Flic en Flac | 20000-40000 MUR (388-777€) | Less common | 25000-35000 MUR (485-680€) |
| 🏘️ Curepipe | 15000 MUR (€291) | Less marked distinction | 25000-40000 MUR (485-777€) |
🍽️ 3. Food Expenses
Food expenses are a significant budget item, the amount of which can fluctuate considerably depending on the proportion of local vs. imported products.
💰 Estimated Monthly Food Budget
🛒 3.1. Cost of everyday groceries
🥛 Basic Products
- Milk (1L): 58 MUR (€1,13)
- Bread (500g): 31 MUR (€0,60)
- Eggs (12): 95 MUR (€1,85)
- Rice (1kg): 98 MUR (€1,90)
- Water (1,5L): 29 MUR (€0,56)
🥩 Meats & Cheeses
- Chicken fillet (1kg): 257 MUR (€4,99)
- Local cheese (1kg): 435 MUR (€8,45)
- Imported cheese (1kg): 800+ MUR (€15,53+)
🍎 Fruits & Vegetables
- Apples (1kg): 97 MUR (€1,88)
- Bananas (1kg): 82 MUR (€1,59)
- Tomatoes (1kg): 138 MUR (€2,68)
- Potatoes (1kg): 50 MUR (€0,97)
🌍 Impact of Product Origin
✅ Local Products (Affordable)
- Fresh seafood
- Tropical vegetables
- Seasonal fruits
- Local market products
❌ Imported Products (Expensive)
- European cheeses
- Wines and spirits
- Specific brands
- Western processed products
💡 Tip: An expatriate who favors local products can significantly reduce their food budget compared to maintaining their original habits.
🍽️ 3.2. Prices of meals in restaurants
🍜 Cheap
- Simple meal: 250-300 MUR (4,85-5,83€)
- McDonald's Menu: 300 MUR (€5,83)
- McValue lunch: 99 MUR (€1,92)
🍽️ Mid-Range
- Meal for 2 people: 2008 MUR (€39)
- Per person/day: 958 MUR (€18,60)
- “Good restaurant”: 772 MUR (€15)
🍾 High-End
- Meal for 2 people: 1500 MUR (€29)
- Fine dining/day: 1277 MUR (€24,80)
📊 Summary Table – Grocery Products
| Product | Unit | MUR Price | Price EUR | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥛 Milk | 1 liter | 58 | 1,13 | Local News |
| 🍞 Bread | 500g | 31 | 0,60 | Local News |
| 🥚 Eggs | dozen | 95 | 1,85 | Local News |
| 🍗 Chicken (fillet) | 1 kg | 257 | 4,99 | Local News |
| 🍚 Rice | 1 kg | 98 | 1,90 | Local News |
| 🍎 Apples | 1 kg | 97 | 1,88 | Imported |
| 🍌 Bananas | 1 kg | 82 | 1,59 | Local News |
| 🍅 Tomatoes | 1 kg | 138 | 2,68 | Local News |
| 🥔 Potatoes | 1 kg | 50 | 0,97 | Local News |
| 🧀 Local cheese | 1 kg | 435 | 8,45 | Local News |
| 🧀 Imported cheese | 1 kg | 800+ | 15,53+ | Imported |
💡 Key Points to Remember
✅ Possible Savings
- Favor local products
- Buy at local markets
- Adapt your diet
⚠️ High Costs
- Maintain Western habits
- Specific brand products
- Sea/Air Transport
🚌 4. Transportation Costs
Transportation options include public transportation (buses and Metro Express), taxis, and owning or renting personal vehicles. modal choice has a significant impact on the budget.
🚌 4.1. Public transport
🚌 Bus (Most economical option)
- Short journey: 15-25 MUR (0,29-0,49€)
- Long journey (e.g. Port-Louis/Grand Baie): 40 MUR (€0,78)
- Air-conditioned express buses: slightly more expensive
🚇 Metro Express (Modern & Comfortable)
- One-way trip: 20-50 MUR (0,39-0,97€)
- Quatre Bornes ↔ Port Louis: 40 MUR (0,78€)
- Rose Hill ↔ Port Louis: 30 MUR (0,58€)
⚖️ Advantages vs. Cons of Public Transportation
✅ Benefits
- Very economical
- Wide area network (bus)
- Modern Metro Express
- Ecological
❌ Constraints
- Possible delays
- Large crowd
- Reduced service in the evening
- Limited coverage (rural areas)
⛽ 4.2. Fuel
💰 Official Regulated Prices (April 2025)
Uniform prices across the island (government regulation)
🚗 4.3. Costs related to a personal vehicle
💸 Vehicle Purchase
- New entry-level: 515000 MUR (€10000)
- Suzuki Alto: 360000 MUR (€6990)
- Toyota Hilux: 1000000+ MUR (€19417+)
- Toyota Corolla/VW Golf: 1500000 MUR (€29000)
- Occasion: 257500 MUR (€5000)
⚠️ New cars considered expensive
🔄 Vehicle Rental
- Long term rental : 15000-18025 MUR/month (291-350€)
- Daily rental: From 1200 MUR/day (23€)
📋 Other Annual Costs
- Insurance + Road tax: 6000-25000 MUR (117-485€)
- Taxi (basic fare): 150 MUR (€2,91)
- Taxi (per km): 108 MUR (€2,10)
💭 Negotiation often necessary for taxis
⚖️ The Mobility Paradox in Mauritius
❌ Challenges
- High costs of personal vehicles
- Significant import taxes
- Public transport constraints
- Limited geographic coverage
✅ Solutions
- Long-term rental as a compromise
- Living near Metro Express lines
- Areas well served by bus
- Continuous development of the network
🎯 Tip: The choice of where to live is intrinsically linked to mobility options and transportation budgets. Living along Metro Express lines can generate substantial savings.
📊 Summary Table – Transport Fares
| Mode of Transport | Rate Type | MUR Price | Price EUR | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚌 Buses | Single ticket | 15-40 | 0,29-0,78 | Depending on distance/type |
| Monthly subscription | 1000-1400 | 19-27 | Daily use | |
| 🚇 Metro Express | Single ticket | 20-50 | 0,39-0,97 | Pricing by zone |
| MECard + credit | 150 (100 credits) | 2,91 (1,94 credits) | Rechargeable card | |
| ⛽ Essence | Price per liter | 61,20 | 1,19 | Official price April 2025 |
| 🚛 Diesel | Price per liter | 58,95 | 1,14 | Official price April 2025 |
| 🚗 Car | Monthly rental | 15000-18000 | 291-350 | Long duration |
| Used purchase | ~ 257500 | 5000 | Average budget example | |
| New entry-level purchase | 360000-515000 | 6990-10000 | Suzuki Alto – basic range |
⚡ 5. Utility Costs
Monthly bills for utilities (electricity, water, internet, mobile phone) are recurring expenses for households, with variations depending on consumption.
📊 Monthly Overall Estimate
Electricity, water, internet, mobile (excluding cooking gas/hot water)
⚡ Electricity (CEB – Variable)
- House without air conditioning: 894-1261 MUR (€17-24)
- Moderate use: 1500-4500 MUR (29-87€)
- With air conditioning/pool: 3000-6000 MUR (58-117€)
- 80m² equipped house: 6180 MUR (120€)
- Fixed charge: 23 MUR (0,45€)
- 0-25 kWh: 3,16 MUR/kWh (0,061€)
- 26-50 kWh: 3,95 MUR/kWh (0,077€)
- 300+ kWh: 9,92 MUR/kWh (0,193€)
⚠️ Strongly influenced by air conditioning
💧 Water (CWA – Very Affordable)
- Normal consumption: 300-500 MUR (6-10€)
- 3-person home + swimming pool: 154 MUR (€3)
- 0-6 m³/month: FREE OF CHARGE
- 7-10 m³: 45 MUR min load (0,87€)
- 10+ m³: 6 MUR/m³ (0,12€/m³)
- 50+ m³: 32 MUR/m³ (0,62€/m³)
✅ Very economical for home use
🌐 High Speed Internet
- 50+ Mbps unlimited: 1443-1494 MUR (28-29€)
- 100 Mbps fiber: 1545 MUR (30€)
- my.t range: 800-5800 MUR (16-113€)
💭 Speeds may differ from European standards
📱 Mobile Phone
- Basic with data: 772-846 MUR (15-16€)
- 75 GB + calls/texts: 1030 MUR (20€)
- Prepaid top-ups: 50-300 MUR (1-6€)
⚡ Impact of the Progressive Tariff Structure
📈 Electricity (CEB)
- Highly progressive rates
- Cost/kWh increases with consumption
- Air conditioning = major impact
- Significant seasonal variations
💧 Water (CWA)
- First 6 m³ free
- Very low rates up to 50m³
- Accessible to all households
- Water budget remains modest
💡 Tip: Electricity is the most variable item. Controlling air conditioning and choosing energy-efficient appliances can significantly reduce bills. Water remains very affordable for all household uses.
🔧 Connection Fees
- Single-phase: 750 MUR (15€)
- Three-phase: 1500 MUR (29€)
- Deposit: 200-1200 MUR (4-23€)
- Single meter: 20 MUR/month (0,39€)
- Sorting meter: 120 MUR/month (€2,33)
📊 Summary Table – Monthly Public Services
| Service | Wall Fork | EUR range | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Electricity | 1500-4500 | 29-87 | Moderate use of air conditioning. Very variable depending on consumption. |
| 💧 Water | 50-300 | 1-6 | Home for 3-4 people. First 6 m³ free |
| 🌐 Internet | 1400-1600 | 27-31 | Standard 50-100 Mbps broadband |
| 📱 Mobile | 300-850 | 6-17 | Depending on data and call volume |
| 📋 ESTIMATED TOTAL | 3250-7250 | 63-141 | Excluding cooking gas (100-200 MUR/month) |
🔥 Gas (Kitchen cylinder/hot water): +100-200 MUR/month (2-4€) – A cylinder generally lasts 1-2 months depending on use.
🏥 6. Health Award
The Mauritian health system consists of a free public sector for residents and a expensive private sector but modern, generally preferred by expatriates.
⚖️ Public vs. Private Sector
✅ Public Sector
- Free for residents
- Full coverage
- Less comfort
- No single rooms
💰 Private Sector
- High costs
- Modern equipment
- Superior comfort
- Preferred by expatriates
👩⚕️ 6.1. Costs of consultations (private sector)
👨⚕️ General Practitioner
- Office: 800-1800 MUR (16-35€)
- Residence : 1500-2500 MUR (29-49€)
- Emergency : 2000-3000 MUR (39-58€)
🔬 Specialist Doctor
- Standard consultation: 1500-4000 MUR (29-78€)
- Cardiology, gynecology: 1500-3000 MUR (29-58€)
- Surgery, neuro: 2000-5000 MUR (39-97€)
🏥 6.2. Hospital care
🛏️ Hospital Accommodation/Day
- Shared room (2-4 beds): 3000-5000 MUR (58-97€)
- Single bedroom : 5000-8000 MUR (97-155€)
- Premium room: 8000-15000 MUR (155-291€)
- Hospital suite: 15000-25000 MUR (291-485€)
⚕️ Surgical Interventions
- Appendectomy: 60000-100000 MUR (1165-1942€)
- Cesarean: 80000-150000 MUR (1553-2913€)
- Coronary bypass surgery: 400000-700000 MUR (7767-13592€)
🛡️ 6.3. Health insurance
🚨 Health Insurance: Essential for Expatriates
Faced with high costs in the private sector, subscribing to health insurance is highly recommended, even essential for expatriates.
🏝️ Local Insurance
- Individual: 15000-50000 MUR (291-971€)
- Family: 25000-100000 MUR (485-1942€)
- SICOM: WeCare, MyCare (7465 MUR/year min)
- SWAN: Protect Health (up to 5M MUR)
⚠️ 25% increase for non-Mauritians (SICOM)
🌍 International Insurance
- Basic : 15450-30900 MUR (300-600€)
- Intermediate : 30900-61800 MUR (600-1200€)
- Premium: 61800-123600 MUR (1200-2400€)
- Cigna: 500-1400 USD (22800-63840 MUR)
- AXA: 700-1450 € (36050-74675 MUR)
- CFE: Option for French
✅ Extended coverage + medical evacuation
⚖️ Arbitrage: Cost vs. Quality vs. Coverage
✅ Local Insurance
- More affordable
- Adapted to the Mauritian territory
- Limitation of care abroad
- Limited medical evacuation
🌍 International Insurance
- More expensive
- Higher ceilings
- Extensive geographic coverage
- Repatriation assistance services
💡 Tip: A careful needs assessment is crucial. Inadequate coverage can lead to significant unexpected expenses in the event of a major health issue.
📊 Summary Table – Medical Costs and Insurance
| Type of Service/Insurance | Wall Fork | EUR range | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨⚕️ General Practitioner Consultation | 800-1800 | 16-35 | Standard private office |
| 🔬 Specialist Consultation | 1500-4000 | 29-78 | According to specialty |
| 🛏️ Hospitalization/day (single room) | 5000-8000 | 97-155 | Private standard |
| 🏝️ Local Insurance (individual/year) | 15000-50000 | 291-971 | SICOM, SWAN – Mauritius Coverage |
| 🌍 International Insurance (individual/year) | 30000-120000 + | 583-2330 + | Cigna, AXA – Worldwide coverage |
| ⚕️ Appendectomy | 60000-100000 | 1165-1942 | Routine intervention |
| 💔 Coronary bypass surgery | 400000-700000 | 7767-13592 | Major surgery |
💡 Key Points to Remember
- (I.e. Free public sector but limited comfort
- 💰 Expensive private sector but modern
- 🛡️ Essential insurance for expatriates
- ️ Cost/coverage arbitration according to profile
- ???? Accurate needs assessment crucial
🎭 7. Leisure and Entertainment
Mauritius offers a wide range of leisure and entertainment activities, with a frequent tariff duality between residents and tourists.
💰 Estimated Monthly Leisure Budget
Budget varies greatly depending on the activities chosen
🎬 Current Activities and Prices
🎯 Basic Entertainment
- 🎬 Cinema ticket: 300 MUR (€6)
- 🏋️ Gym/month: 1300-2850 MUR (25-55€)
- 🍽️ Cheap restaurant: 250-480 MUR (5-9€)
- 🍽️ Restaurant for 2 people (medium): 2000 MUR (€39)
🆓 Free Activities
- 🏖️ Beach Days
- 🥾 Hiking (Black River Gorges)
- 🌳 National Parks
- 🚶 Coastal walks
🌺 Natural Parks – Dual Pricing
⚖️ Dual Pricing System
Attractions apply preferential prices for residents (upon presentation of an identity card or residence permit) and higher rates for tourists.
🦁 Casela Nature Parks
Resident rates valid until June 30, 2025
🐊 La Vanille Nature Park
Rates valid until October 31, 2025
🚤 Sightseeing Excursions
🌊 Popular Marine Activities
Prices often aligned with the international tourist market
📊 Summary Table – Leisure Costs
| Activity | MUR Price | Price EUR | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎬 Cinema Place | 300 | 6 | - |
| 🏋️ Gym (monthly) | 1300-2850 | 25-55 | Depending on equipment/area |
| 🦁 Casela (Adult) | 1525 / 2318-4104 | 30 / 45-80 | Resident / Non-Resident |
| 🐊 Vanilla (Adult) | 405 / 975 | 8 / 19 | Resident / Non-Resident |
| 🍽️ Cheap Restaurant | 250-480 | 5-9 | Per person |
| 🍽️ Mid-Range Restaurant | 2000 | 39 | 2 people |
| 🐬 Swimming with Dolphins | 3296+ | 64+ | From |
| 🏝️ Deer Island | 2524+ | 49+ | From |
| 🏖️ Beaches / 🥾 Hiking | FREE OF CHARGE | 0 | Many options |
🎯 Leisure Budget Optimization Strategies
✅ Possible Savings
- Obtain resident status
- Take advantage of free activities
- Local vs. Tourist Restaurants
- Subscriptions vs. One-Time Payments
💰 Expensive Posts
- Frequent marine excursions
- Restaurants in tourist areas
- High-end gyms
- Activities without resident rates
💡 Main Tip: Always inquire about resident rates and the required supporting documents. The island offers many free, high-quality activities to complement the paid activities.
📈 8. Synthesis and Regional Variations
The detailed analysis makes it possible to draw up an overall picture of the cost of living in Mauritius and to highlightsignificant regional variations.
💰 Summary of Global Monthly Budgets
🏠 Economical/Local Lifestyle
- Housing: 15000-20000 MUR (291-388€) – Outside expensive areas
- Supply : 10000-15000 MUR (194-291€) – Mostly local
- Transport: 1500 MUR (29€) – Public transport
- Public services : 3500 MUR (68€) – Controlled consumption
- Health insurance : 1500 MUR (29€) – Basic place
- Hobbies: 3000 MUR (58€) – Affordable activities
🌍 Expat/Comfortable Lifestyle
- Housing: 30000-50000 MUR (583-971€) – Popular area
- Supply : 20000-25000 MUR (388-485€) – Mixed with imported goods
- Transport: 18000 MUR (350€) – Car (rental + fuel)
- Public services : 6000 MUR (117€) – Air conditioning/swimming pool
- Health insurance : 5000 MUR (97€) – International
- Hobbies: 8000 MUR (155€) – Varied activities
👨👩👧👦 Family Budget (4 people)
Conservative Estimate
Comfortable Style
📚 Private school supplement: +12875-25750 MUR (250-500€) per child/month
🗺️ Comparative Cost Analysis by Region
🏠 Major Impact: Geographic Location
The geographical location is the major determinant of the cost of living, mainly through housing which can vary from single to triple depending on the areas.
💸 Most Expensive Areas
- 🏖️ North (Grand Baie): Tourist/expatriate center
- 🌊 West (Flic en Flac, Tamarin): Popular coastal areas
- 🏝️ East (luxury projects): High-end developments
- 🏢 Golden Triangle (Ebene-Moka): Business centre
- Grand Bay: 22439024 MUR (435612€)
- Flic en Flac: 14794590 MUR (€287264)
💰 More Affordable Areas
- 🏛️ Port-Louis: Capital, varied neighborhoods
- 🏘️ Center (Curepipe, Quatre Bornes): Inland cities
- 🌄 Rural areas: Less popular areas
- Port-Louis: 8900000 MUR (172816€)
- Curepipe: 8600000 MUR (€166990)
📊 Factors Explaining Variations
🌍 International Request
- Tourist concentration
- Presence of expatriates
- PDS/RES/IRS programs
- Foreign investments
🏗️ Quality of Infrastructure
- Developed road networks
- Modern shopping centers
- International schools
- Metro Express
🏖️ Environmental Attractiveness
- Close to the sea/beaches
- Quality of the lagoons
- Panoramic views
- Coastal climate
📋 Comparison Table – Monthly Costs by Region
| Region | 🏠 Housing | 🍽️ Food | 🚗 Transport | 🎭 Leisure | 💰 Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Port-Louis | 20000-35000 MUR (€ 388-680) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 6000 MUR (117 €) | 70500-85500 MUR (€ 1369-1660) |
| 🏖️ Grand Bay | 40000-70000 MUR (€ 777-1359) | 20000 MUR (388 €) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 10000 MUR (194 €) | 97500-127500 MUR (€ 1894-2476) |
| 🌊 Flic en Flac | 30000-50000 MUR (€ 583-971) | 20000 MUR (388 €) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 8000 MUR (155 €) | 85000-105000 MUR (€ 1650-2039) |
| 🏘️ Curepipe | 18000-30000 MUR (€ 350-583) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 18000 MUR (350 €) | 5000 MUR (97 €) | 67000-79000 MUR (€ 1301-1534) |
📝 Note: Estimates for a single person with a comfortable expat lifestyle. Costs for a family would be substantially higher, particularly for housing and education.
💡 Final Considerations for Expats
📋 Essential Planning
- Cost of living = concept subjective
- Budget planning rigorous
- Adaptation according to local income
- Evaluation desired lifestyle
💸 Initial Installation Costs
- Moving house : Container ~360500 MUR (7000€)
- Accommodation deposits: 1-3 months
- Vehicle : Purchase/first rental
- Installation services: CEB, CWA, internet
🎯 Key Recommendations
✅ To Optimize Costs
- Choose location according to budget
- Favor local products/services
- Living near Metro Express lines
- Obtain resident status
- Controlling electricity consumption
⚠️ Points of Attention
- Avoid very touristy areas if on a tight budget
- Anticipate hidden costs (moving)
- Take out appropriate health insurance
- Plan transition/adaptation budget
- Understanding the local real estate market
🌟 Key Message: Mauritius can offer an excellent quality of life, but the choice of location and lifestyle adaptation are decisive for the financial viability of the expatriation project.
