Mauritius
A volcanic Indian Ocean island paradise known for luxury resorts, turquoise lagoons, multicultural Creole cuisine, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
#236 of 250
89% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 154
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Basic Grocery Basket, Restaurants, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Mauritius is the 236. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 154 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is clothing, 47% below the median: jeans (levis or similar) $ 31, summer dress (chain store) $ 21. You also get off lightly on utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
1 prices on this page come from live scrapers (1 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Mauritius, Mauritius. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/mauritius. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 69.16 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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