Moving to Mauritius from Norway
What to Expect
Considering a move from Norway to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Norway to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 48.2% cheaper than Norway overall. A NOK723,540 salary in Norway would need to be roughly MUR1,865,961 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 49°F in Oslo, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Norway and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
NOK723,540 → MUR1,865,961
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 69.3% less
Groceries
pay 48.9% less
Transportation
pay 19.0% less
Housing
pay 61.1% less
Childcare
pay 50.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.1% less
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 Mauritius compared to Norway.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Norway 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Norway generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Norway performs 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
Norway 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
Norway performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Norwegian Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Oslo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/43°F (15°/6°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/51°F (19°/10°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Oslo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Norwegian Meteorological Institute,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Norway 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.
Norway passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Norway
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mauritius than Norway?
On average Mauritius is about 47% less expensive than Norway, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR466,490 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a NOK723,540 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Norway performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Norway.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Norway?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Norway leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 51.7 in Norway. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Norway: 87).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Norway?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 49°F in Oslo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Oslo gets 30.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Norway, the official languages are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.
