Moving to Mauritius from Palau

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Palau to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Palau to Mauritius. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Palau to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
MU
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PW
18.1
MU
14.4

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
MU
3.5t

Mauritius performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
7.3
MU
28.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
MU
73.3%

Palau generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
MU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
MU
$12,991

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
MU
13.8

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in literacy rate.

Can you move from Palau to Mauritius?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritius has 28.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Palau?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 18.1 in Palau. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW MU
Population 17,663 1,243,741
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English, Palauan English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112