Moving to Mauritius from Dominican Republic
What to Expect
Considering a move from Dominican Republic to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Dominican Republic to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 0.4% cheaper than Dominican Republic overall. A DOP4,408,790 salary in Dominican Republic would need to be roughly MUR3,583,353 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 Dominican Republic and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
DOP4,408,790 → MUR3,583,353
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.0% less
Groceries
pay 4.4% more
Transportation
pay 20.2% more
Housing
pay 11.1% less
Childcare
pay 22.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.6% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Dominican Republic.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominican Republic 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
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominican Republic leads in internet access.
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 Dominican Republic 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
Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Dominican Republic leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, 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 | Santo Domingo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Santo Domingo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.
Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
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 Dominican Republic?
Mauritius and Dominican Republic are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR895,838 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a DOP4,408,790 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 Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Dominican Republic?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Dominican Republic?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.
