Moving to Mauritius from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Mauritius? 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 Mauritius compared to Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
MU
9.7

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
MU
3.5t

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on environment, though Mauritius 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

FM
5.7
MU
25.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
MU
68.0%

Mauritius performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
MU
$26,600

Mauritius performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
MU
12.1

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of 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 Mauritius?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritius: 25.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritius offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM MU
Population 101,009 1,308,222
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +691 +230
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112