Town in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Cost of living in Grand Baie
How much a month costs in Grand Baie
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,670–2,720 (Rs80,000–130,000).
Prices in Grand Baie
Typical 2026 ranges in MUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Rs25,000–50,000 | $523–1,050 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Rs15,000–30,000 | $314–627 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Rs800–1,500 | $17–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rs4,000–8,000 | $84–167 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rs200–400 | $4.2–8.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rs800–1,600 | $17–33 |
| Cappuccino | Rs120–220 | $2.5–4.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs120–200 | $2.5–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rs30–80 | $0.6–1.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Rs400–800 | $8.4–16.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Rs1,500–3,500 | $31–73 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rs400–1,000 | $8–21 |
Value for money: 45/100
A value score of 45/100 means Grand Baie gives more quality of life per dollar than 44% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 3rd 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 Grand Baie?
About $836–1,150 on a lean budget, $1,670–2,720 for a comfortable month and $3,760–6,690 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Grand Baie?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Rs25,000–50,000 ($523–1,050) a month in the center and Rs15,000–30,000 ($314–627) outside it.
How much does food cost in Grand Baie?
A local meal is Rs200–400 ($4.2–8.4); a mid-range restaurant is Rs800–1,600 ($17–33) per person.
Is Mauritius expensive?
Prices in Mauritius are about 39% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.