Moving to Mauritius from Botswana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Botswana to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Botswana to Mauritius.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Botswana to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Botswana 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 Botswana 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
Botswana 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
Botswana generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 performs significantly better than Botswana across all employment & economy metrics.
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 generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, 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 | Gaborone | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Botswana
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?
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 Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Botswana?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
