Moving to Mauritius from Nauru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nauru to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Nauru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Nauru performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru performs better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Mauritius performs significantly better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Mauritius performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Nauru generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.
Nauru passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Nauru performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Nauru?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
