Moving to Taiwan from Mauritius
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mauritius to Taiwan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mauritius to Taiwan, you would find that Taiwan is 52.3% more expensive than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,531,000 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly NT$3,025,188 in Taiwan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mauritius and Taiwan.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,531,000 → NT$3,025,188
To maintain the same standard of living in Taiwan
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Restaurants
pay 4.4% less
Groceries
pay 96.6% more
Transportation
pay 20.0% less
Housing
pay 0.4% more
Childcare
pay 3.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.8% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Taiwan compared to Mauritius.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs significantly better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan performs significantly better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Mauritius Revenue Authority, The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius and Taiwan. To live, work, or study long-term in Taiwan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Taiwan's immigration authority.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Taiwan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Taiwan passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Taiwan than Mauritius?
On average Taiwan is around 26% pricier than Mauritius, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Taiwan?
Budget about NT$756,297 for 3 months in Taiwan (based on a MUR3,531,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Taiwan?
From major Taiwan cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mauritius and Taiwan are what actually decide it long-term.
What language do they speak in Taiwan?
The official language in Taiwan is Chinese. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
