Moving to Mauritius from Bahamas

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bahamas to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bahamas to Mauritius.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bahamas to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BS
31.2
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
MU
12.0

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
MU
3.5t

Bahamas generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BS
20.5
MU
25.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Bahamas across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
MU
$26,600

Bahamas generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
MU
12.1

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Port Louis
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Nassau Port Louis
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Bahamas 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?

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?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Bahamas?

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS MU
Population 355,608 1,308,222
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1242 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112