Moving to Argentina from Mauritius
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Argentina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mauritius to Argentina, you would find that Argentina is 20.4% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,600,000 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly ARS139,000,000 in Argentina to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Buenos Aires averages 73°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mauritius to Argentina.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,600,000 → ARS139,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Argentina
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Restaurants
pay 2.4 times more
Groceries
pay 11.2% more
Transportation
pay 24.4% less
Housing
pay 20.3% more
Childcare
pay 34.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.2% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Argentina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius generally does better on safety, though Argentina 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
Argentina 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 better than Argentina 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
Argentina 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 Argentina 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
Argentina performs significantly better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016). 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 | Port Louis | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa Required
Argentina passport holder visiting Mauritius
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 Argentina than Mauritius?
No — Argentina is on average about 20% more expensive than Mauritius. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Argentina?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ARS34,750,000 in Argentina on a MUR3,600,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Argentina?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Argentina has 26.1 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 Argentina safe for expats?
Mauritius generally does better on safety, though Argentina leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Argentina is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Mauritius?
Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 14.4 in Mauritius. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Argentina compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Argentina?
The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
