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Cost of Living in Mauritius for Students 2026

What it costs to live and study in Mauritius, measured against comparable destinations, with the figures that decide a student budget.

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Price level, against the United States

40%

A basket of goods costing $100 in the United States costs about $40 in Mauritius, at market exchange rates. This is a whole-economy average from the World Bank (2023), not a student budget — rent near a university and a student's own habits move it a long way in both directions.

Universities in Mauritius

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#1 in Mauritius Mauritius

University of Mauritius

Public University — The University of Mauritius (UoM) is the national university of Mauritius. It is the oldest and largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and the curriculum offered. T...

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—International
Admissions open
#1 in Mauritius · by research impact
229,620 citations · h-index 192
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#2 in Mauritius Mauritius

University of Technology

Public University — University of Technology is a public university located in Mauritius.

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#2 in Mauritius · by research impact
16,741 citations · h-index 61
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