Moving to Mauritius from Australia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Australia to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Australia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 43.8% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$104,312 salary in Australia would need to be roughly MUR2,076,085 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Australia to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
A$104,312 → MUR2,076,085
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 58.9% less
Groceries
pay 41.3% less
Transportation
pay 9.9% more
Housing
pay 61.0% less
Childcare
pay 79.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 52.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Australia and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Australia performs better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax 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
Australia performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Australian Taxation Office, 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 | Canberra | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia 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.
Australia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Australia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mauritius than Australia?
Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 42% cheaper than Australia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a A$104,312 comparable salary, that's around MUR519,021 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
With 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritius can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Australia and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Australia performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Australia?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Australia, the official language is English.
