Moving to El Salvador from Mauritius

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritius to El Salvador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mauritius to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritius and El Salvador stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
SV
21.5

Mauritius performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
SV
15.5

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MU
28.0
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
SV
1.5t

Mauritius generally does better on environment, though El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
SV
13.2%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
SV
$11,300

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador 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
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
SV
12.1

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in life expectancy.

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis San Salvador
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Port Louis San Salvador
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, El Salvador can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mauritius and El Salvador.

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Mauritius?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Mauritius?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU SV
Population 1,308,222 6,568,745
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 911