Moving to Chile from Mauritius
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mauritius to Chile? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mauritius to Chile, you would find that Chile is 22.1% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,536,250 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly CLF1,672 in Chile to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mauritius and Chile.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,536,250 → CLF1,672
To maintain the same standard of living in Chile
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 50.3% more
Groceries
pay 26.0% more
Transportation
pay 25.9% less
Housing
pay 28.3% more
Childcare
pay 75.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.9% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chile compared to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs better than Chile across all safety metrics.
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
Chile 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 generally does better on environment, though Chile leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Chile 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 Chile 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
Chile performs significantly better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, 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 | Port Louis | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Chile
Visa Free
Chile 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 Chile than Mauritius?
On average Chile is about 6% less expensive than Mauritius, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Chile?
Budget about CLF418 for 3 months in Chile (based on a MUR3,536,250 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Chile?
Connectivity is usually fine (Chile: 22.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chile offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Chile safe for expats?
Mauritius performs better than Chile across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Mauritius?
Chile generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
