Moving to Luxembourg from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Luxembourg — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritius to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 3.2 times more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,530,250 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly €165,016 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Mauritius to Luxembourg.

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,530,250 €165,016

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.8 times more

Groceries

pay 2.5 times more

Transportation

pay 23.9% more

Housing

pay 4.5 times more

Childcare

pay 7.1 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 87.0% more

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Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 0.0184 EUR (August 2026)

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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mauritius to Luxembourg, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
260 ↑ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Mauritius to Luxembourg · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
LU
3.9

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
LU
29.9

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg 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
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
LU
10.6t

Mauritius generally does better on environment, though Luxembourg leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
25.7
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
LU
$132,400

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
LU
3.2

Luxembourg 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Port Louis Luxembourg
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Luxembourg

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Luxembourg without a visa.
Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Luxembourg than Mauritius?

No — Luxembourg is on average about 154% more expensive than Mauritius. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €41,254 in Luxembourg on a MUR3,530,250 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Luxembourg has 38.7 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 Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU LU
Population 1,308,222 650,364
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Euro (€)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +352
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112