Moving to Mauritius from Belgium
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belgium to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Belgium to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 48.0% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €65,700 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly MUR2,002,642 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 57°F in Brussels, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Belgium to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
€65,700 → MUR2,002,642
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 67.6% less
Groceries
pay 37.9% less
Transportation
pay 15.2% less
Housing
pay 57.8% less
Childcare
pay 76.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.9% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Belgium to Mauritius, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
- 8,415
- 2,981
- 2,301
- 1,519
- 1,137
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13.118
Belgium
Key Indicator Comparison
How Belgium 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
Belgium 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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
Belgium 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
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius 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
Belgium 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
Belgium performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, 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 | Brussels | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa FreeData: 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 Belgium?
Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 43% cheaper than Belgium 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 €65,700 comparable salary, that's around MUR500,660 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Belgium and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Belgium performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Belgium?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 63.9 in Belgium. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
