Travel budget and cost of living in Curepipe (Mauritius) how much does a trip cost?

Curepipe travel budget

Curepipe: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Curepipe

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Curepipe for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Curepipe compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Curepipe in 2024 is 36% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Curepipe in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Curepipe by expense type

Restaurant budget in Curepipe

Lunch

$ 4.9/person
($ 3.2 to $ 11)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 11 to $ 45)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 3.5/person
($ 3.2 to $ 5.7)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 6.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 4.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Curepipe

1-star hotel

$ 264/night
($ 28 to $ 1212)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 32 to $ 721)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 27 to $ 705)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 275/night
($ 86 to $ 691)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323

5-star hotel

$ 550/night
($ 222 to $ 1382)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 272/month
($ 27 to $ 1394)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 222/month
($ 27 to $ 1236)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 311/month
($ 46 to $ 1281)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Cottage or guest house

$ 178/month
($ 56 to $ 643)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 379/month
($ 46 to $ 1401)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Curepipe

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.6/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.6)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 2.6)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Curepipe

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Curepipe

Cinema

$ 5.5/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 11)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 3.2/hr
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Curepipe

Cigarettes

$ 5.2/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 7.2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 21 to $ 66)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 18 to $ 36)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Port Louis

$ 1685
(fair price: $ 1486)

London → Port Louis

$ 1018
(fair price: $ 849)

Dublin → Port Louis

$ 1051
(fair price: $ 879)

Sydney → Port Louis

$ 1725
(fair price: $ 1490)

Manchester → Port Louis

$ 1032
(fair price: $ 907)

Montreal → Port Louis

$ 1427
(fair price: $ 1276)