Moving to Mauritius from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Mauritius.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
MU
9.7

Fiji performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
MU
12.0

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

FJ
37.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
MU
3.5t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
MU
22.0%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
MU
$26,600

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
MU
12.1

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Port Louis
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Suva Port Louis
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Fiji 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?

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?

Fiji performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Fiji?

Fiji 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 8.1 in Fiji. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ MU
Population 943,737 1,308,222
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +679 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112