Moving to Mauritius from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Antigua and Barbuda to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint John's | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Saint John's | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Mauritius Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Mauritius. To live, work, or study long-term in Mauritius, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mauritius's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritius has 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
