Moving to Mauritius from Malaysia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malaysia to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malaysia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 32.0% more expensive than Malaysia overall. A MYR307,192 salary in Malaysia would need to be roughly MUR3,516,117 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malaysia to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
MYR307,192 → MUR3,516,117
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 53.0% more
Groceries
pay 11.1% less
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 20.8% more
Childcare
pay 22.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Malaysia to Mauritius, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
- 8,415
- 2,981
- 2,301
- 1,519
- 1,137
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15.60
Malaysia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malaysia to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malaysia generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Malaysia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.
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 Malaysia 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
Malaysia 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
Malaysia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax 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
Malaysia generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, 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 | Kuala Lumpur | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Kuala Lumpur | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 92°/74°F (33.2°/23.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 92°/75°F (33.1°/23.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 91°/75°F (32.9°/23.9°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/74°F (32.3°/23.1°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Malaysian Meteorological Department,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malaysia 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.
Malaysia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Malaysia
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 Malaysia?
Costs in Mauritius and Malaysia are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR879,029 in Mauritius on a MYR307,192 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritius has 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Malaysia generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Malaysia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Malaysia?
Malaysia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 23.2 in Malaysia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malaysia: 76).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Malaysia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 90°F in Kuala Lumpur. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kuala Lumpur gets 95.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.
