Beach town in Black River, Mauritius
Cost of living in Flic en Flac
How much a month costs in Flic en Flac
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,360–2,190 (Rs65,000–105,000).
Prices in Flic en Flac
Typical 2026 ranges in MUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rs20,000–40,000 | $418–836 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rs12,000–25,000 | $251–523 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs700–1,300 | $15–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs3,000–6,500 | $63–136 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs150–350 | $3.1–7.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs600–1,400 | $13–29 |
| Cappuccino | Rs100–200 | $2.1–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs110–190 | $2.3–4.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rs30–70 | $0.6–1.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rs350–700 | $7.3–14.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rs1,200–3,000 | $25–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs400–1,000 | $8–21 |
Value for money: 62/100
A value score of 62/100 means Flic en Flac gives more quality of life per dollar than 61% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Mauritius.
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Cost of living across Mauritius
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | $1,360–2,090 | 64/100 |
| Flic en Flac | $1,360–2,190 | 62/100 |
| Grand Baie | $1,670–2,720 | 45/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Flic en Flac?
About $669–941 on a lean budget, $1,360–2,190 for a comfortable month and $3,140–5,640 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Flic en Flac?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rs20,000–40,000 ($418–836) a month in the center and Rs12,000–25,000 ($251–523) outside it.
How much does food cost in Flic en Flac?
A local meal is Rs150–350 ($3.1–7.3); a mid-range restaurant is Rs600–1,400 ($13–29) per person.
Is Mauritius expensive?
Prices in Mauritius are about 39% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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