Port Louis travel budget

Port Louis: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Port Louis

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port Louis for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1662* (75180 MUR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 156 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3391* (153384 MUR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 239 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5764* (260750 MUR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Port Louis compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Port Louis in 2025 is 28% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Port Louis in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Port Louis by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Louis

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Port Louis is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.2/person
($ 3.6 to $ 12)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 31)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6/person
($ 4.8 to $ 7.8)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Louis

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Port Louis is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 51 to $ 831)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 36 to $ 664)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 164/night
($ 29 to $ 693)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 314/night
($ 90 to $ 785)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 600/night
($ 212 to $ 1496)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 263/month
($ 29 to $ 1374)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 210/month
($ 29 to $ 1336)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 303/month
($ 50 to $ 1424)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 202/month
($ 64 to $ 681)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 366/month
($ 44 to $ 1452)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Port Louis

On average, the price of supermarket food in Port Louis is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.3/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 9.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Port Louis

On average, the price of transport in Port Louis is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

63% 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)
$ 3.6
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 82)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Port Louis

On average, budget for leisure activities in Port Louis is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 6 to $ 9.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.8/hr
($ 4.8 to $ 9.5)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Louis

On average, shopping budget in Port Louis is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.3/pack
($ 6 to $ 8.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 15 to $ 109)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 16 to $ 73)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
London → Port Louis
$ 1210
(fair price: $ 992)
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
Manchester → Port Louis
$ 1129
(fair price: $ 992)
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
Montreal → Port Louis
$ 1483
(fair price: $ 1399)
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
Melbourne → Port Louis
$ 1643
(fair price: $ 1464)
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
Dublin → Port Louis
$ 1171
(fair price: $ 1001)
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
Sydney → Port Louis
$ 1721
(fair price: $ 1489)

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About this information on the cost of living in Port Louis

The information about the cost of living in Port Louis shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Port Louis was updated on 29-03-2025.

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