Moving to Mauritius from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Mauritius.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.
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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mauritius performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-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?
Mauritius performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Papua New Guinea?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
