Moving to Mauritius from Dominica

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Dominica to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DM
13.8
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
MU
3.5t

Dominica performs better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
MU
22.0%

Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
MU
$26,600

Mauritius performs significantly better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
MU
12.1

Dominica 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.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Port Louis
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Roseau Port Louis
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Dominica

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

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?

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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Dominica?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

DM MU
Population 74,629 1,308,222
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1767 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112