Moving to Mauritius from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kazakhstan to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 52.3% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT36,549,121 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly MUR4,495,792 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 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
KZT36,549,121 → MUR4,495,792
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 7.1% more
Groceries
pay 47.0% more
Transportation
pay 2.9 times more
Housing
pay 51.9% more
Childcare
pay 10.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 78.5% more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Kazakhstan performs better than Mauritius 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
Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 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 | Astana | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Kazakhstan?
On average Mauritius is around 27% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR1,123,948 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a KZT36,549,121 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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 Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in suicide rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
