Moving to Mauritius from Latvia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Latvia to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Latvia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 13.6% cheaper than Latvia overall. A €67,000 salary in Latvia would need to be roughly MUR3,080,000 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 50°F in Riga, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Latvia and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → MUR3,080,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 41.9% less
Groceries
pay 8.3% less
Transportation
pay 5.0% more
Housing
pay 0.5% more
Childcare
pay 65.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 28.1% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Latvia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Latvia 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
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Latvia 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
share of households with internet
Latvia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Latvia 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
Latvia performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Revenue Service, Latvia (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Riga | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Riga | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.
Latvia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Latvia
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 Latvia?
On average Mauritius is about 14% less expensive than Latvia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR770,000 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a €67,000 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: 28.0 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 Latvia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Latvia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Latvia?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 34.0 in Latvia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Latvia: 75).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Latvia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 50°F in Riga. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riga gets 24.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.
