Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Mauritius

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MU
2.2
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
KN
23.1

Mauritius performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
KN
30.3

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs significantly better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MU
25.7
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius 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%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
KN
$30,100

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Mauritius passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

Can I work remotely from Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Mauritius performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Mauritius.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Mauritius?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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

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At a Glance

MU KN
Population 1,308,222 54,488
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +230 +1869
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112