Moving to Mauritius from Luxembourg
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 €65,850 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly MUR1,407,558 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. How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Mauritius. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → MUR1,407,558 To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius 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 Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How Luxembourg and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. 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 Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Luxembourg generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics. 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 Luxembourg generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Luxembourg performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics. Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: 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 holder visiting Mauritius Mauritius passport holder visiting Luxembourg Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 61% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city. A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,850 comparable salary, that's around MUR351,890 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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. 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. 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). 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. The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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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) View all months
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) 
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