Moving to Mauritius from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 10.8% more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly MUR3,703,671 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → MUR3,703,671
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 30.1% less
Groceries
pay 7.7% less
Transportation
pay 64.0% more
Housing
pay 24.1% more
Childcare
pay 4.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.2% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 | Sarajevo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 4% higher than Bosnia and Herzegovina on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 BAM125,999 comparable salary, that's around MUR925,918 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
