Travel budget and cost of living in Mauritius how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Mauritius
Mauritius: calculate your travel budget
Mauritius: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mauritius for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 49 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8 per person
- $ 3.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1005* (39648 MUR)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 102 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 7.5 per person
Total budget:
$ 2609* (102998 MUR)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 205 for 2 ppl.
- $ 32 per person
- $ 42 per person
- $ 16 per person
Total budget:
$ 5328* (210336 MUR)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Mauritius in 2020
Cost of living: Mauritius VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Mauritius in 2020 is 24% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
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Cost of living in Mauritius by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Mauritius compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Mauritius | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Moka | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Moka |
| Port Louis | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Louis |
| Tamarin | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Tamarin |
| Souillac | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Souillac |
| Vacoas | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Vacoas |
| Curepipe | 2% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Curepipe |
Local prices in Mauritius by expense type
Mauritius: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mauritius costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.3/person
($ 3 to $ 13)
($ 3 to $ 13)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 13 to $ 33)
($ 13 to $ 33)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 4.7 to $ 6.3)
($ 4.7 to $ 6.3)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Mauritius: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mauritius costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 81/night
( $ 81)
( $ 81)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 38 to $ 110)
($ 38 to $ 110)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 84 to $ 232)
($ 84 to $ 232)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 268/night
($ 131 to $ 463)
($ 131 to $ 463)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 486/night
($ 282 to $ 768)
($ 282 to $ 768)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 187/month
($ 98 to $ 355)
($ 98 to $ 355)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 248/month
($ 131 to $ 435)
($ 131 to $ 435)
50% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 104/month
($ 65 to $ 179)
($ 65 to $ 179)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 232/month
($ 102 to $ 451)
($ 102 to $ 451)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Mauritius: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Mauritius costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 20/kg
($ 7.5 to $ 27)
($ 7.5 to $ 27)
65% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.5)
($ 1.8 to $ 7.5)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Oranges
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 13/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 18)
($ 6.3 to $ 18)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Mauritius: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Mauritius is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Bus pass
$ 27/month
($ 16 to $ 32)
($ 16 to $ 32)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
50% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
76% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 45/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 146)
($ 28 to $ 146)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Mauritius: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Mauritius costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 59/month
($ 39 to $ 102)
($ 39 to $ 102)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164Mobile phone
$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 34/month
($ 27 to $ 64)
($ 27 to $ 64)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 353/month
($ 254 to $ 758)
($ 254 to $ 758)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1361Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 214/month
($ 127 to $ 379)
($ 127 to $ 379)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093Flat (centre)
$ 740/month
($ 379 to $ 1516)
($ 379 to $ 1516)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2181Flat (suburbs)
$ 521/month
($ 254 to $ 1210)
($ 254 to $ 1210)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1733Gym
$ 34/month
($ 21 to $ 52)
($ 21 to $ 52)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 163/month
($ 102 to $ 254)
($ 102 to $ 254)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950Private primary school
$ 3632/yr
($ 2425 to $ 6060)
($ 2425 to $ 6060)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16351Mauritius: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Mauritius costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 10.2)
($ 6.3 to $ 10.2)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 5.7 to $ 27)
($ 5.7 to $ 27)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Mauritius: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Mauritius is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 5 to $ 6.3)
($ 5 to $ 6.3)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 54
($ 24 to $ 102)
($ 24 to $ 102)
18% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 44
($ 18 to $ 77)
($ 18 to $ 77)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 82
($ 52 to $ 115)
($ 52 to $ 115)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 81
($ 52 to $ 127)
($ 52 to $ 127)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98Plane ticket budget
London → Port Louis
$ 1044
(fair price: $ 813)
(fair price: $ 813)
Manchester → Port Louis
$ 1064
(fair price: $ 907)
(fair price: $ 907)
Dublin → Port Louis
$ 1046
(fair price: $ 888)
(fair price: $ 888)
Perth → Port Louis
$ 1246
(fair price: $ 1054)
(fair price: $ 1054)
Edinburgh → Port Louis
$ 1112
(fair price: $ 959)
(fair price: $ 959)
Toronto (Ontario) → Port Louis
$ 1426
(fair price: $ 1199)
(fair price: $ 1199)
New York City → Port Louis
$ 1445
(fair price: $ 1229)
(fair price: $ 1229)
Sydney → Port Louis
$ 1622
(fair price: $ 1332)
(fair price: $ 1332)
Montreal → Port Louis
$ 1421
(fair price: $ 1189)
(fair price: $ 1189)
Melbourne → Port Louis
$ 1482
(fair price: $ 1298)
(fair price: $ 1298)
Los Angeles → Port Louis
$ 1596
(fair price: $ 1399)
(fair price: $ 1399)
Auckland → Port Louis
$ 1922
(fair price: $ 1751)
(fair price: $ 1751)
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About the information on the cost of living in Mauritius
The information about the cost of living in Mauritius shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Mauritius updated on 18-11-2020.