Moving to Mauritius from Seychelles
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Seychelles to Mauritius.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Seychelles to Mauritius, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
- 8,778
- 8,415
- 2,981
- 2,301
- 1,519
- 1,137
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Seychelles
Key Indicator Comparison
How Seychelles 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
Seychelles 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
Seychelles 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Seychelles across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in poverty 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
Seychelles performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Victoria | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Seychelles and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
