Moving to Mauritius from Lithuania
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lithuania to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Lithuania to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 21.2% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly MUR2,616,008 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 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lithuania to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → MUR2,616,008
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 48.7% less
Groceries
pay 10.1% less
Transportation
pay 31.6% more
Housing
pay 3.1% less
Childcare
pay 63.5% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Lithuania 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
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.
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
Lithuania 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Lithuania 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
Lithuania performs better than Mauritius 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
Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius 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
Lithuania generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: State Tax Inspectorate, 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 | Vilnius | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Vilnius | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.
Lithuania passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Lithuania
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 Lithuania?
Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 26% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around MUR654,002 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Lithuania and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Lithuania generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Lithuania?
Lithuania 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 51.3 in Lithuania. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Lithuania?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.
