Moving to Mauritius from Canada
What to Expect
Considering a move from Canada to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Canada to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 37.6% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$105,206 salary in Canada would need to be roughly MUR2,122,363 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 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Canada and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
CA$105,206 → MUR2,122,363
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 55.0% less
Groceries
pay 42.9% less
Transportation
pay 21.9% more
Housing
pay 62.4% less
Childcare
pay 71.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.8% 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.
Get free moving quotes to Mauritius
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Canada to Mauritius.
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
- · · ·
-
19.35
Canada
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Canada generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.
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 Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada 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
share of people below the poverty line
Canada 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
Canada performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Canada Revenue Agency, 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 | Ottawa | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
View all months
| Month | Ottawa | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Canada
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 Canada?
On average Mauritius is about 40% less expensive than Canada, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR530,591 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a CA$105,206 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritius: 25.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritius offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Canada generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Canada?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 25.0 in Canada. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
