Moving to Mauritius from Oman
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oman to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oman to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 1.2% more expensive than Oman overall. A OMR28,846 salary in Oman would need to be roughly MUR3,595,923 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.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oman and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
OMR28,846 → MUR3,595,923
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 30.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.1% more
Transportation
pay 70.2% more
Housing
pay 18.2% less
Childcare
pay 37.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.9% 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 Oman.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Oman generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.
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
Oman generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Oman performs better than Mauritius 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Oman generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Oman, 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 | Muscat | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Muscat | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.
Oman passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Oman
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Oman?
Mauritius and Oman are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR898,981 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a OMR28,846 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?
Oman 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 0.3 in Oman.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Oman?
Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Oman?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Oman, the official language is Arabic.
