Moving to Mauritius from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 30.8% cheaper than Costa Rica overall. A CRC33,997,640 salary in Costa Rica would need to be roughly MUR2,416,155 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Costa Rica and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
CRC33,997,640 → MUR2,416,155
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 46.5% less
Groceries
pay 35.3% less
Transportation
pay 9.1% more
Housing
pay 41.0% less
Childcare
pay 63.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.8% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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
Costa Rica performs better than Mauritius 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
share of households with internet
Costa Rica 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though Costa Rica 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, 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 | San Jose | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Costa Rica
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 Costa Rica?
On average Mauritius is about 32% less expensive than Costa Rica, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR604,039 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a CRC33,997,640 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?
Mauritius performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Costa Rica?
Costa Rica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 26.4 in Costa Rica. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
