Moving to Maryland from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritius to Maryland, you would find that Maryland is 3.4 times more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,556,500 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly $140,064 in Maryland to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Annapolis averages 68°F vs 85°F in Port Louis, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mauritius and Maryland.

What does your salary buy?

MUR3,556,500 $140,064

To maintain the same standard of living in Maryland

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.7 times more

Groceries

pay 2.9 times more

Transportation

pay 27.3% more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 9.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.1 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 MUR = 0.0211 USD (July 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?

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

Moved in 2023
50 ↓ 37% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Maryland compared to Mauritius.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

MU
10.8%
MD
33.4%

Mauritius performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

MU
68.0%
MD
91.6%

Maryland performs significantly better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MU
6.1%
MD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
MD
$69,127

Maryland performs significantly better than Mauritius across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
MD
76.8 yrs

Maryland performs significantly better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Annapolis Rain: 47.3 in/yr (1201 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Louis Annapolis
Jan–Mar 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) 50°/33°F (10°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 59°/42°F (15°/6°C)
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Month Port Louis Annapolis
Jan 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) 44°/29°F (6.9°/-1.6°C)
Feb 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) 48°/31°F (9.0°/-0.5°C)
Mar 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.5°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) 68°/47°F (20.1°/8.6°C)
May 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 77°/57°F (25.0°/13.7°C)
Jun 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.2°C)
Jul 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) 89°/71°F (31.9°/21.9°C)
Aug 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.4°C)
Sep 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.6°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/10.9°C)
Nov 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) 59°/42°F (14.9°/5.3°C)
Dec 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.4°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
United States 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 Maryland than Mauritius?

On average Maryland is around 87% pricier than Mauritius, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Maryland?

Budget about $35,016 for 3 months in Maryland (based on a MUR3,556,500 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Maryland?

From major Maryland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mauritius and Maryland are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Maryland compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius performs better than Maryland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Annapolis is 68°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Annapolis receives around 47.3 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.

What language do they speak in Maryland?

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

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At a Glance

MU
Population 1,308,222 5,773,552
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 112 911