Moving to Mauritius from Chad

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Chad to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Chad to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
MU
12.0

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
MU
3.5t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
MU
22.0%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
MU
$26,600

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
MU
12.1

Mauritius performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Port Louis
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month N'djamena Port Louis
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.

Data: 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 Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD MU
Population 17,963,211 1,308,222
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Arabic, French English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112