Moving to Mauritius from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Isle of Man 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 Isle of Man.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
MU
2.3

Isle of Man performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
MU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$90,015
MU
$12,991

Isle of Man generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IM
81.1 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
MU
13.8

Isle of Man performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2016), Income Tax Services, Isle of Man Government (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritius?

From major Mauritius cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Isle of Man and Mauritius are what actually decide it long-term.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM MU
Population 84,118 1,243,741
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English, Manx English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112