Moving to Mauritius from China
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from China to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from China to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 51.2% more expensive than China overall. A CN¥507,480 salary in China would need to be roughly MUR4,358,134 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 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from China to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
CN¥507,480 → MUR4,358,134
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 86.2% more
Groceries
pay 20.8% more
Transportation
pay 3.0 times more
Housing
pay 70.6% more
Childcare
pay 67.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.9% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from China to Mauritius, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
- 8,415
-
3.2,981
China
- 2,301
- 1,519
- 1,137
Key Indicator Comparison
How China 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
China 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
China performs better than Mauritius across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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 China 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
China generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in water stress level.
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 China leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
China generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: State Administration of Taxation, 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 | Beijing | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Beijing | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting China
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 China?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 23% higher than China 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 CN¥507,480 comparable salary, that's around MUR1,089,534 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 China and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
China 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 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to China?
China performs better than Mauritius across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 25.2 in China. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to China?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In China, the official language is Chinese.
