Moving to Mauritius from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Luxembourg to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Luxembourg to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 52.2% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €64,885 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly MUR1,388,094 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Mauritius.

What does your salary buy?

€64,885 MUR1,388,094

To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 70.4% less

Groceries

pay 52.3% less

Transportation

pay 19.0% less

Housing

pay 73.1% less

Childcare

pay 80.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 37.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 54.41 MUR (August 2026)

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 Luxembourg and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
MU
9.7

Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
MU
3.5t

Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
MU
22.0%

Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
MU
$26,600

Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
MU
12.1

Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Port Louis
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Luxembourg Port Louis
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a 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 Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 61% cheaper than Luxembourg 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 €64,885 comparable salary, that's around MUR347,024 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 Luxembourg and Mauritius.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Luxembourg?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Luxembourg?

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU MU
Population 650,364 1,308,222
Currency Euro (€) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +352 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112