Moving to Comoros from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritius to Comoros? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Comoros compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
KM
29.0

Mauritius performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
KM
$250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
KM
4.4

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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

MU
28.0
KM
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
KM
0.5t

Mauritius generally does better on environment, though Comoros 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

MU
25.7
KM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
KM
0.8%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Comoros leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
KM
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
KM
$3,500

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Comoros leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
KM
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
KM
57.1

Mauritius performs better than Comoros across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Moroni
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 87°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 85°/70°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 82°/66°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Port Louis Moroni
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Comoros. To live, work, or study long-term in Comoros, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Comoros's immigration authority.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.
Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Comoros passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Comoros?

Connectivity is usually fine (Comoros: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Comoros offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Comoros safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Comoros compared to Mauritius?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Comoros, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Comoros scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Moroni is 85°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Moroni receives around 106.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Comoros?

The official languages in Comoros are Arabic, Comorian and French. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU KM
Population 1,308,222 876,437
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Comorian Franc (KMF)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Arabic, Comorian, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +269
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112