{"id":27698,"date":"2025-07-03T09:44:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T07:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foyerglobalhealth.com\/?post_type=destinationcpt&p=27698"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:10:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:10:45","slug":"the-cost-of-living-in-mauritius","status":"publish","type":"destinationcpt","link":"https:\/\/globalhealth.insurance\/destination\/the-cost-of-living-in-mauritius\/","title":{"rendered":"The cost of living in Mauritius"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you tired of the cold and grey weather, the hectic pace of big cities and spending months without seeing the sea? Are you tired of a lifestyle that doesn’t suit you? If so, whether you are single, in a couple or a family, moving to Mauritius could soon become the obvious choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But moving abroad also means preparation! And the monthly expenses you will need to budget for are something you should not fail to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you estimate how much you will need to live on the island, we have put together a comprehensive guide to the cost of living in Mauritius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Overview of the average cost of living in Mauritius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An expatriate in Mauritius should expect to spend an average of 900 \u20ac per month. A family of four will need 2,600 \u20acper month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These estimates include all major expenses, such as housing, groceries, transport, healthcare, education and leisure activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Services<\/th>Average price in Mauritius<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Average monthly salary for expatriates<\/td>\u20ac1,200<\/td><\/tr>
Rent for a one-bedroom studio in the city centre<\/td>\u20ac400 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Purchase price of an apartment per square metre<\/td>\u20ac2,000 – 2,600 <\/td><\/tr>
Petrol (1 litre)<\/td>\u20ac1.32<\/td><\/tr>
Mobile phone plan (calls + 10 GB of data)<\/td>\u20ac14<\/td><\/tr>
Dozen eggs<\/td>\u20ac1.95<\/td><\/tr>
Meal for two at a restaurant<\/td>\u20ac40<\/td><\/tr>
Cinema ticket<\/td>\u20ac5.75<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The above figures are provided for information purposes only. Source: <\/em>Numbeo 2025<\/em><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Currency and exchange rates Mauritius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official currency of the country is the Mauritian rupee<\/strong>, abbreviated to \u2018MUR\u2019 and symbolised by \u2018Rs\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Mauritian rupee is equivalent to 0.019 \u20ac, or 52.21 rupees to 1 \u20ac. (Index on 11 June 2025<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The US dollar is commonly used for commercial transactions, as the Mauritian rupee has been depreciating for several years, losing more than 30% of its value to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Housing in Mauritius<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Here are the average monthly prices for accommodation in Mauritius, depending on the type of accommodation chosen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n