Moving to Mauritius from Italy
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Italy to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 37.1% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,577 salary in Italy would need to be roughly MUR2,249,574 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → MUR2,249,574
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 59.6% less
Groceries
pay 38.7% less
Transportation
pay 5.2% less
Housing
pay 40.4% less
Childcare
pay 64.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.0% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Italy to Mauritius, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
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10.146
Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in water stress level.
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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Italy generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 36% cheaper than Italy. 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 MUR562,394 in Mauritius on a €65,577 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 25.7 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?
Italy performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Italy?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
