Moving to Mauritius from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 7.6% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,786 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly MUR2,965,688 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.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,786 → MUR2,965,688
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 28.0% more
Groceries
pay 10.1% less
Transportation
pay 51.8% more
Housing
pay 31.4% less
Childcare
pay 45.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 34.1% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia 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
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 16% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR741,422 in Mauritius on a SAR281,786 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritius has 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia 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 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
