Capital city, Mauritius
Cost of living in Port Louis
How much a month costs in Port Louis
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,360–2,090 (Rs65,000–100,000).
Prices in Port Louis
Typical 2026 ranges in MUR, rounded. US$ 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 | Rs600–1,300 | $13–27 |
| Cappuccino | Rs100–180 | $2.1–3.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Rs110–180 | $2.3–3.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rs30–80 | $0.6–1.7 |
| 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: 64/100
A value score of 64/100 means Port Louis gives more quality of life per dollar than 63% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 1st 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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Port Louis
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Port Louis?
About $669–941 on a lean budget, $1,360–2,090 for a comfortable month and $3,140–5,430 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Port Louis?
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 Port Louis?
A local meal is Rs150–350 ($3.1–7.3); a mid-range restaurant is Rs600–1,300 ($13–27) per person.
Is Mauritius expensive?
Prices in Mauritius are about 39% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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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.