Moving to Mauritius from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 29.2% more expensive than Russia overall. A RUB5,336,013 salary in Russia would need to be roughly MUR3,381,697 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 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Russia and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,336,013 → MUR3,381,697
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.7% less
Groceries
pay 8.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.7 times more
Housing
pay 66.5% more
Childcare
pay 47.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 36.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Russia to Mauritius.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
- 8,415
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- 1,519
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Russia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Russia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Russia 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
Russia 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
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Moscow | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Russia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Russia?
On average Mauritius is about 5% less expensive than Russia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR845,424 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a RUB5,336,013 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?
Mauritius performs significantly better than Russia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Russia?
Russia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
