Moving to Mauritius from Benin
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Benin to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Benin to Mauritius. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Benin 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
Benin generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Benin 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
Benin 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 Benin 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin 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 Benin across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Porto-novo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Porto-novo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | — | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | — | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | — | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | — | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | — | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | — | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | — | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | — | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | — | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN),
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.
Benin passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Benin
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
With 28.0 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 Benin and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Benin generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Benin?
Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Benin?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Benin, the official language is French.
