Moving to Mauritius from Aruba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Aruba to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Aruba to Mauritius, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
MU
2.2

Aruba performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
MU
3.5t

Mauritius performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
MU
25.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
MU
68.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MU
$26,600

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MU
12.1

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritius?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritius: 25.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritius offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MU
Population 122,320 1,308,222
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112