Moving to Mauritius from Bangladesh
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 3.0 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,203,136 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly MUR6,008,091 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Bangladesh to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,203,136 → MUR6,008,091
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 3.0 times more
Groceries
pay 99.9% more
Transportation
pay 3.6 times more
Housing
pay 3.8 times more
Childcare
pay 4.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 79.5% more
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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bangladesh to Mauritius, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Bangladesh 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all family life metrics.
Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, 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 | Dhaka | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Dhaka | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Mauritius Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Required
Mauritius passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Bangladesh?
No — Mauritius is on average about 68% more expensive than Bangladesh. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR1,502,023 in Mauritius on a BDT9,203,136 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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 Bangladesh across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Bangladesh?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.
