Dramatic clouds and beautiful mountains make the view.
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Grand Port, Domaine du Chasseur Reserve
Mauritius fody (Foudia rubra) male, Île aux Aigrettes, Mauritius
Mauritius kestrel (Falco punctatus), Ebony Forest Reserve Chama…
Long exposure shot of Chamarel Falls, Mauritius
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UN MemberVisa-free · 90 daysPop. 1.3M
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Mauritius

Indian Ocean · English

Mauritius

Mauritius delivers high quality of life at a quarter the global cost of living — Africa's top HDI paradise for expats craving island ease.

CLIMATE
Indian Ocean
27°C avg · 2800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
MUR
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 51/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 39/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+4
UTC+4

What it's like to live in Mauritius

Mauritius is a vibrant island nation located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2,000 kilometers off the southeast coast of the African continent. The country is part of the Mascarene Islands and is known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse cult...


Cost of living
vs EU Average17% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
MUR22,258Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
MUR375Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
MUR75.00Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
MUR44.00One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Mauritius operates a dual healthcare system, offering both free public services for residents and a fee-based private sector with higher standards.
  • While public healthcare is free for Mauritian citizens and permanent residents, non-residents and expats without specific work permits typically need to pay for services.
  • Private health insurance is highly recommended for expats to cover costs in private clinics, which offer shorter waiting times and modern facilities.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Mauritius currently allows many international tourists, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most EU countries, to enter without a tourist visa for short stays. The usual visa-free stay is up to 90 days for many passport holders, though some official guidance also notes 60 days or less depending on nationality and admission decision at the border . Entry is still conditional: travelers must have a valid passport, proof of onward or return travel, and sufficient...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
Digital Nomad Visa available
Work permits available
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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.