Moving to Mauritius from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Mauritius.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines performs better than Mauritius across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Mauritius performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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: 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?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 9.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 69).
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the official language is English.
