Moving to Mauritius from Saint Lucia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Lucia to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Saint Lucia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia performs better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.
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 Saint Lucia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Castries | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Castries | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | — | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | — | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | — | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | — | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | — | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | — | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | — | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | — | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | — | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | — | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Saint Lucia Meteorological Services,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.
Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa FreeData: 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: 28.0 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?
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 42.3 in Saint Lucia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Saint Lucia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.
