{"id":3036,"date":"2026-08-18T13:49:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mj-developpement.mu\/?p=3036"},"modified":"2026-08-18T13:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T09:49:07","slug":"salary-cost-of-living-mauritius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mj-developpement.mu\/en\/blog\/salary-cost-of-living-mauritius\/","title":{"rendered":"Salaries and cost of living in Mauritius, in figures"},"content":{"rendered":"

What does life in Mauritius really cost<\/strong>, and what salary can you expect once you are there? MJ D\u00e9veloppement Maurice<\/a> lays out the figures: average salary, minimum wage, rent and monthly budget.<\/p>\n

Enough to build an expatriation or investment plan on hard numbers<\/strong> rather than rough estimates.<\/p>\n

Key facts at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criterion<\/th>\nWhat to remember<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Average salary<\/td>\nMUR 45,794 per month (Statistics Mauritius, 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National minimum wage<\/td>\nMUR 17,110 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-bedroom rent, city centre<\/td>\nAround MUR 22,000 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
One-bedroom rent, outside centre<\/td>\nAround MUR 15,000 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly budget excluding rent, one person<\/td>\nAround MUR 28,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Salaries in Mauritius: average and minimum<\/h2>\n

According to 2025 data from Statistics Mauritius<\/a>, the average salary in Mauritius stands at MUR 45,794 per month<\/strong>, up from MUR 43,511 in 2024.<\/p>\n

The national minimum wage, revised each year to offset inflation, has stood at MUR 17,110<\/strong> per month since late January 2025, against MUR 16,500 the previous year.<\/p>\n

These figures vary widely by sector: finance, upmarket hospitality and technology all pay well above the national average<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cost of living and an expat\u2019s monthly budget<\/h2>\n

To move to Mauritius<\/a> on a comfortable footing, plan for a realistic monthly budget, excluding rent, of around MUR 28,500<\/strong> for a single person.<\/p>\n

\"Everyday<\/p>\n

Rent for a one-bedroom home ranges from MUR 15,000<\/strong> outside the centre to more than MUR 22,000 in the city centre, plus around MUR 2,800 in utilities.<\/p>\n

To refine the calculation line by line, see our detailed expat budget for Mauritius<\/a>, broken down sector by sector.<\/p>\n

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Good to know: the cost of living in Mauritius remains lower<\/strong> than in mainland France for housing and services, but comparable for some imported goods. Comparing spending categories one by one, rather than the overall budget, gives a fairer picture before you leave.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Taxation, a boost for purchasing power<\/h2>\n

That monthly budget benefits from a favourable tax environment<\/strong>: Mauritius applies a flat 15% rate on income, with no additional social contributions and no capital gains tax.<\/p>\n

This tax gap partly offsets<\/strong> nominal salaries lower than those paid in France, for purchasing power that is often comparable once housing and taxation are factored in.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur clients often compare a Mauritian gross salary with a French one, without factoring in the 15% tax rate or the cost of housing. Once those two elements are added, real purchasing power is often a pleasant surprise<\/strong>,\u201d says Micha\u00ebl Ruel, President of MJ D\u00e9veloppement.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Practical life and family spending<\/h2>\n

Beyond salary and groceries, settling in Mauritius<\/a> means budgeting for other items: private health insurance, a vehicle and schooling for families.<\/p>\n

Schools in Mauritius<\/a> offer a wide choice between state, private and international establishments, with fees that vary considerably depending on the curriculum, an item to build into the family budget early.<\/p>\n

Once set down in black and white, this monthly budget puts a life plan in Mauritius<\/strong> in very concrete terms.<\/p>\n

Get in touch with MJ D\u00e9veloppement<\/strong> to invest in Mauritius<\/a> and build a property project that matches your budget!<\/p>\n

FAQ – Salary and cost of living in Mauritius<\/h2>\n

What is the average salary in Mauritius?<\/h3>\n

The average salary stands at MUR 45,794 per month according to 2025 data from Statistics Mauritius, up from MUR 43,511 recorded in 2024, across all sectors.<\/p>\n

Has the minimum wage risen recently?<\/h3>\n

Yes. The national minimum wage rose to MUR 17,110 per month in late January 2025, from MUR 16,500 previously, as part of the annual inflation-linked revision.<\/p>\n

What monthly budget should I plan excluding rent?<\/h3>\n

Allow around MUR 28,500 per month excluding rent for a single person, covering utilities, groceries and leisure, based on available cost-of-living data for Mauritius.<\/p>\n

Is rent higher in the city centre?<\/h3>\n

Yes. A one-bedroom home costs around MUR 22,000 per month in the city centre, against MUR 15,000 outside it, a gap of more than 40% depending on location.<\/p>\n

Does Mauritian taxation offset a lower salary?<\/h3>\n

The flat 15% rate on income, with no additional social contributions, partly offsets nominal salaries lower than in France, for purchasing power that is often comparable once housing is taken into account.<\/p>\n

Should I budget separately for children\u2019s schooling?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Fees vary widely between state, private and international schools in Mauritius. This item is worth budgeting early, even before settling on where the family will live.<\/p>\n

Sources<\/h2>\n