Moving to Mauritius from Egypt
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Egypt to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Egypt to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 2.6 times more expensive than Egypt overall. A EGP3,720,750 salary in Egypt would need to be roughly MUR4,893,354 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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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Egypt to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
EGP3,720,750 → MUR4,893,354
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 2.5 times more
Transportation
pay 4.8 times more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 91.2% 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
How Egypt 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
Egypt performs better than Mauritius 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
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Egypt generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Egypt 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 performs significantly better than Egypt across all employment & economy metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Egypt across all family life metrics.
Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, 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 | Cairo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Cairo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA),
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.
Egypt passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa RequiredData: 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 Egypt?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 39% higher than Egypt 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 EGP3,720,750 comparable salary, that's around MUR1,223,338 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Egypt and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Egypt performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Egypt?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Egypt?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.
