Travel budget and cost of living in Vacoas (Mauritius) how much does a trip cost?

Vacoas travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Vacoas

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

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

Cost of living in Vacoas compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Vacoas in 2025 is 33% 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 Vacoas in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Vacoas by expense type

Restaurant budget in Vacoas

Lunch

$ 5.9/person
($ 2 to $ 14)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 30)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 5.3/person
($ 3.9 to $ 7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 8.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 2.5/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 5.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Vacoas

1-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 36 to $ 1226)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 37 to $ 465)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 29 to $ 812)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 299/night
($ 85 to $ 761)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349

5-star hotel

$ 577/night
($ 207 to $ 1538)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 265/month
($ 29 to $ 1449)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 207/month
($ 30 to $ 1330)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 298/month
($ 49 to $ 1394)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 132/month
($ 63 to $ 400)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 377/month
($ 43 to $ 1536)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Vacoas

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.3)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.9)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Vacoas

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.5
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Vacoas

Cinema

$ 5.9/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
( $ 15)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Vacoas

Cigarettes

$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 7.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 14 to $ 106)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 32
($ 16 to $ 71)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Port Louis

$ 1209
(fair price: $ 990)

Manchester → Port Louis

$ 1128
(fair price: $ 990)

Montreal → Port Louis

$ 1481
(fair price: $ 1397)

Melbourne → Port Louis

$ 1641
(fair price: $ 1462)

Dublin → Port Louis

$ 1169
(fair price: $ 1000)

Sydney → Port Louis

$ 1718
(fair price: $ 1487)