Moving to Guinea from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Guinea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mauritius to Guinea.

Living there in 2020
13 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in Mauritius live in Guinea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guinea?

Top countries of origin for Guinea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Guinea compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
GN
37.4

Mauritius performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
GN
$169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
GN
0.2

Guinea 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
GN
94.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
GN
0.4t

Mauritius generally does better on environment, though Guinea 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
GN
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
GN
1.4%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea 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%
GN
5.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
GN
$4,000

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea 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
GN
63.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
GN
49.6

Mauritius performs better than Guinea 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Conakry
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 88°/74°F (31°/24°C)
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Month Port Louis Conakry
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritius passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Guinea.
Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Guinea 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 Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Guinea: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Guinea safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Guinea compared to Mauritius?

Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Guinea, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Guinea scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Conakry is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Conakry receives around 146.9 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

MU GN
Population 1,308,222 13,237,832
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Guinean Franc (GNF)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +224
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112