Moving to Mauritius from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 55.6% more expensive than Kenya overall. A KES9,690,000 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly MUR5,331,904 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kenya and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,690,000 → MUR5,331,904
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.2% more
Groceries
pay 50.6% more
Transportation
pay 51.2% more
Housing
pay 79.1% more
Childcare
pay 28.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.0% 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 Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Kenya 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
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya 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 performs significantly better than Kenya 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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mauritius performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, 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 | Nairobi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Kenya
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 Kenya?
On average Mauritius is around 51% pricier than Kenya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR1,332,976 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a KES9,690,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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 Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.9 in Kenya.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
