Moving to Mauritius from Guyana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guyana to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Guyana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Guyana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GY
$1,331
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
MU
12.0

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
MU
3.5t

Mauritius performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
MU
22.0%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
MU
$26,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GY
71.9 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
MU
12.1

Mauritius performs significantly better than Guyana across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown Port Louis
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Georgetown Port Louis
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Guyana

Visa Required
Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana.

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?

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 Guyana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

GY MU
Population 789,683 1,308,222
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +592 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112