Moving to Mauritius from California
What to Expect
Considering a move from California to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from California to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 49.6% cheaper than California. A $75,000 salary in California would need to be roughly MUR1,705,348 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 74°F in Sacramento, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between California and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → MUR1,705,348
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 65.1% less
Groceries
pay 51.1% less
Transportation
pay 2.1% more
Housing
pay 74.5% less
Childcare
pay 88.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.6% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from California to Mauritius.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to California.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mauritius performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
California 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
share of people below the poverty line
California generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
California performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sacramento | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/41°F (15°/5°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/51°F (26°/11°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/57°F (32°/14°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/44°F (18°/7°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Sacramento | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/39°F (12.1°/3.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 65°/44°F (18.4°/6.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 71°/46°F (21.7°/7.9°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/56°F (30.6°/13.2°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/58°F (33.4°/14.7°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 91°/58°F (32.9°/14.4°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/56°F (30.7°/13.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/50°F (25.3°/10.1°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 64°/43°F (17.7°/6.0°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 54°/38°F (12.2°/3.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 California?
On average Mauritius is about 52% less expensive than California, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR426,337 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
From major Mauritius cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in California and Mauritius are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to California?
Mauritius performs significantly better than California across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to California?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Sacramento. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Sacramento gets 18.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In California, the official language is English.
