Moving to Mauritius from Cuba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cuba to Mauritius, 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CU
4.4
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CU
5.4
MU
9.7

Cuba generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CU
$2,575
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CU
94.3
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba 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

CU
31.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CU
1.9t
MU
3.5t

Cuba 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

CU
2.9
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CU
23.9%
MU
22.0%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Cuba leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CU
1.2%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CU
$12,300
MU
$26,600

Cuba generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CU
79.6 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CU
4.1
MU
12.1

Cuba performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Havana Rain: 46.8 in/yr (1189 mm)
84° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Havana Port Louis
Jan–Mar 80°/66°F (26°/19°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Havana Port Louis
Jan 78°/65°F (25.8°/18.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 82°/67°F (27.6°/19.7°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 83°/70°F (28.6°/20.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 86°/72°F (29.8°/22.4°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.4°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 88°/75°F (31.3°/23.8°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 89°/75°F (31.6°/24.1°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 85°/73°F (29.2°/23.0°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Instituto de Meteorología Instituto de Meteorología, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cuba 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.

Cuba passport

Cuba passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Cuba passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Cuba

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritius passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cuba.

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?

Cuba 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 4.4 in Cuba.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Cuba?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cuba leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 94.3 in Cuba. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cuba: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Havana. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Havana gets 46.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Cuba, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CU MU
Population 11,008,112 1,308,222
Currency Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +53 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 106 112