Moving to Mauritius from Grenada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Grenada to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Grenada to Mauritius.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Grenada and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GD
4.0
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
MU
9.7

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GD
$880
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
MU
12.0

Grenada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GD
30.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
MU
3.5t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
MU
22.0%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
MU
$26,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GD
75.7 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
MU
12.1

Grenada generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Grenada 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?

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 Grenada and Mauritius.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Grenada generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Grenada.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

GD MU
Population 113,949 1,308,222
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1473 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112