Does Mauritius use dollars or euro?

The official currency is the Mauritian Rupee - not the dollar and not the Euro. Some people have tipped in dollars or euros - much to the consternation of the recipients in Mauritius as these currencies are totally useless to the average Mauritian worker and they have to ask tourists to change these dollars into MUR.



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The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs). It is advisable to travel with Mauritian Rupee, Euros or US Dollars. ZAR can be exchanged at Mauritius Airport where one will receive a more favourable rate of exchange than at the hotels.

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At some tourist attraction payments is Euro may be accepted, but mostly you need the domestic currency. Some places accept card payments, but we recommend that you bring some cash.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

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Salaries are generally low in Mauritius so tips are always appreciated. However, do not feel obliged. Mauritians seem to know that a tip has to be earned, and they will naturally do their utmost to make you happy, whether it's for service in a hotel, restaurant or taxi.

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For bellhops who help carry your luggage, you should tip them a few rupees (100MUR) per bag and for housekeeping about 100 rupees every few days is a sufficient tip. If you are still unsure of how much to tip, the best option is to find out the hotel policy, as some encourage using the common tip box.

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The cost of food in Mauritius will depend on the interests and budget of the vacationer. Street food costs an average of $10, while a sit-down meal is $26. A lunch may cost about $15.

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No, Maldives is a place located off the Sri Lankan coast while Mauritius is a single island in East Africa marked with coral reefs and many beaches. Which is expensive Maldives or Mauritius? Maldives is way more expensive than Mauritius as the stays and food are available at higher rates to the tourists.

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In short, Mauritius has cheaper accommodations and expensive flights. The Maldives has cheaper flights and extremely expensive accommodations.

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