Moving to Egypt from Mauritius
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mauritius to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 46.9% cheaper than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,536,250 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly EGP2,735,715 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mauritius to Egypt.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,536,250 → EGP2,735,715
To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt
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Restaurants
pay 47.7% less
Groceries
pay 48.0% less
Transportation
pay 58.4% less
Housing
pay 65.8% less
Childcare
pay 56.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.0% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Egypt performs significantly better than Mauritius 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
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
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 Egypt leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in internet access.
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 performs better than Egypt across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Mauritius performs better than Egypt 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 | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Required
Egypt 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 Egypt than Mauritius?
Yes — Egypt is on average about 28% cheaper than Mauritius. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Egypt?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly EGP683,929 in Egypt on a MUR3,536,250 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Egypt?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 10.8 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 Egypt safe for expats?
Egypt performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Mauritius?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
