Moving to Mauritius from Hong Kong
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hong Kong to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hong Kong to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 61.0% cheaper than Hong Kong overall. A HK$590,000 salary in Hong Kong would need to be roughly MUR1,380,000 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 23.9% less
Groceries
pay 53.0% less
Transportation
pay 47.2% less
Housing
pay 76.5% less
Childcare
pay 81.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.7% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Mauritius?
What does your salary buy?
HK$590,000 → MUR1,380,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Hong Kong to Mauritius, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hong Kong to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Hong Kong across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mauritius vs Hong Kong
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Hong Kong | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Can you move from Hong Kong to Mauritius?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mauritius than Hong Kong?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 61% cheaper than Hong Kong. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR345,000 in Mauritius on a HK$590,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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?
Hong Kong performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
