Moving to Mauritius from Philippines
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Philippines to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 64.3% more expensive than Philippines overall. A ₱4,612,875 salary in Philippines would need to be roughly MUR4,309,533 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Philippines to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
₱4,612,875 → MUR4,309,533
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 60.3% more
Groceries
pay 13.5% less
Transportation
pay 4.0 times more
Housing
pay 34.2% more
Childcare
pay 5.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.7% more
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
How Philippines and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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
Philippines 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Mauritius performs significantly better than Philippines 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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines 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 generally does better on family life, though Philippines leads in literacy rate.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Philippines
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 Philippines?
Day-to-day costs in Mauritius run about 21% higher than Philippines on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a ₱4,612,875 comparable salary, that's around MUR1,077,383 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
With 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritius can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Philippines and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Philippines generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Philippines.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Philippines?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 7.9 in Philippines. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
