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:

  • $ 60 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1166* (53662 MUR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2671* (123004 MUR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 195 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5008* (230622 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 2024

Cost of living: Mauritius VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mauritius in 2024 is 26% 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:

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 18% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Moka
Tamarin 13% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Tamarin
Albion 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Albion
Port Louis 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Port Louis
Quatre Bornes 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Quatre Bornes
Vacoas 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Vacoas

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Local prices in Mauritius by expense type

Mauritius: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mauritius costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.5/person
($ 3.3 to $ 13)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 34)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 4.4 to $ 6.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Mauritius: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mauritius costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 48 to $ 573)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 86/night
($ 35 to $ 232)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 48 to $ 375)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 255/night
($ 110 to $ 527)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 475/night
($ 228 to $ 970)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 523
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 114/month
($ 6.5 to $ 966)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 197/month
($ 64 to $ 713)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 252/month
($ 73 to $ 780)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 108/month
($ 53 to $ 299)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 333/month
($ 100 to $ 999)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Mauritius: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mauritius costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.8/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 8.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Mauritius: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mauritius is 35% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.5/km
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 79/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 196)

149% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Mauritius: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mauritius costs 55% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 8.7)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 4.4 to $ 14)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Mauritius: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mauritius costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.9/pack
($ 5.4 to $ 7.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 44
($ 20 to $ 70)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 18 to $ 55)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
$ 889
(fair price: $ 753)
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
$ 984
(fair price: $ 844)
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
$ 1667
(fair price: $ 1451)
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
$ 999
(fair price: $ 835)
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
$ 1714
(fair price: $ 1474)
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
$ 1399
(fair price: $ 1209)
London → Port-Mathurin
London → Port-Mathurin
London → Port-Mathurin
$ 1220
(fair price: $ 1067)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Mauritius updated on 13-03-2024.

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