Moving to Mauritius from Jordan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jordan to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jordan to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 23.9% more expensive than Jordan overall. A JOD53,175 salary in Jordan would need to be roughly MUR4,212,434 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 74°F in Amman, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Jordan to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
JOD53,175 → MUR4,212,434
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 48.9% more
Groceries
pay 39.1% more
Transportation
pay 53.1% more
Housing
pay 21.9% more
Childcare
pay 1.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.4% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Jordan and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Jordan generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Jordan leads in internet access.
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 performs significantly better than Jordan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Jordan generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: Jordan Tax Service, 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 | Amman | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/40°F (14°/5°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/49°F (21°/9°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Amman | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/38°F (12.3°/3.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 57°/40°F (13.7°/4.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 63°/43°F (17.2°/6.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 73°/49°F (22.6°/9.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/65°F (32.0°/18.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/65°F (32.4°/18.6°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 87°/62°F (30.7°/16.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.1°/13.8°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 69°/49°F (20.4°/9.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 58°/41°F (14.4°/5.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Jordan Meteorological Department,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jordan 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.
Jordan passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Jordan
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Jordan?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 19% higher than Jordan on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a JOD53,175 comparable salary, that's around MUR1,053,108 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
With 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritius can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jordan and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Jordan generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Jordan.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Jordan?
Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in health coverage index. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 25.1 in Jordan. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jordan: 65).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Jordan?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Amman. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Amman gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Jordan, the official language is Arabic.
