Moving to Mauritius from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Mauritius. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
MU
3.5t

Haiti 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

HT
0.3
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
MU
22.0%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
MU
$26,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
MU
12.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Haiti 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?

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 Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Haiti?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT MU
Population 11,334,637 1,308,222
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112