Moving to Mauritius from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland 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 Greenland to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
MU
2.3

Mauritius performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
MU
21.1%

Mauritius performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
MU
3.5t

Mauritius performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
MU
28.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
MU
73.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
MU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
MU
$12,991

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
MU
13.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Greenland 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 28.0 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?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Greenland?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

GL MU
Population 56,831 1,243,741
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Greenlandic English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +299 +230
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number — 112