Common information

Capital
Port Louis
Language
French, English
Currency
Mauritius Rupee
Population
1,295,789
Phone code
+230

Cost of living and prices in Mauritius

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre318USD/month
in city centre423USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre629USD/month
in city centre728USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people7 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people35 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc6 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre3 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre1 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg2 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg9 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg6 USD
FruitsApples1 kg2 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg2 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg2 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg3 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle11 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack6 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket1 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass23 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat3 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km3 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour11 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre2 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc31,036 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc32,960 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month35 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour11 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place7 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair45 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc37 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair79 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair62 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month54 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month19 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom423 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom318 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom728 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom629 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,209 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter975 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month634 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year6.04

List of largest cities in Mauritius

Port Louis
155,226
Vacoas
110,000
Curepipe
84,200
Quatre Bornes
80,961
Triolet
23,269
Goodlands
20,910
Centre de Flacq
17,710
Bel Air Riviere Seche
17,671
Mahebourg
17,042
Saint Pierre
16,414

Ratings

Main factors in Mauritius

Leisure quality
8.2
Quality of life
7.6
Travelers rating
8.2
Travelers rating
6.5
English speaking
6.7
Nightlife
6.4
Coworking spaces
8.2
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
6.6

Safety in Mauritius

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
6.2
Racial tolerance
5.1
Female friendly
6.4
Friendliness to foreigners
8.2
Stability of the state
8
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
6

Availability of prices in Mauritius

Cost of living
6.8
Rent, price
9.1
Products, price
7.2
Restaurants, price
7.8
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Mauritius

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
9.6
Availability of air conditioners
4.8
Air quality
9.8

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Mauritius

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 30 31 32 33 35 32 32 32 30 29 29 28 35
Average high, °C 23 25 27 27 28 28 28 26 25 23 23 23 25
Average temperature, °C 20 21 23 24 25 25 25 23 22 20 19 19 22
Average low, °C 17 18 19 21 22 22 22 21 18 17 16 16 19
Record low, °C 10 11 14 16 16 17 17 15 11 10 10 9 9
Rain, days 13 14 13 15 12 16 17 17 16 15 15 15 177
Fog, days 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 6
Thunderstorms, days 0 0 0 1 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 9
Average precipitation, mm. 66 69 70 162 226 298 259 191 123 96 91 107 1756
Relative humidity, % 78 75 75 78 82 85 85 85 81 80 80 80 80
Relative humidity morning, % 89 88 89 90 91 92 92 91 89 88 88 88 90
Relative humidity evening, % 71 72 70 73 75 78 76 79 76 74 75 73 74
Wind speed, km/h 14 14 12 14 13 13 14 14 13 14 14 16 14
Day Length, часов 12 13 14 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 11 12 12
Dew point, °C 15 16 17 19 21 22 21 20 18 16 15 15 217
Growing degree-day, °C 324 377 400 416 469 421 437 384 346 299 302 304 4477
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 22 25 27 26 25 24 22 19 17 15 16 18 21