Moving to Mauritius from Singapore
What to Expect
Considering a move from Singapore to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Singapore to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 44.7% cheaper than Singapore overall. A SGD95,760 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly MUR969,190 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Singapore and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
SGD95,760 → MUR969,190
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.5% less
Groceries
pay 50.2% less
Transportation
pay 8.5% more
Housing
pay 62.8% less
Childcare
pay 86.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.2% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Mauritius 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
Singapore 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
Singapore generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Singapore 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
Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax 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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 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 | Singapore | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Singapore | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: 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 Singapore?
On average Mauritius is about 73% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR242,298 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a SGD95,760 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?
Singapore performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Singapore?
Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
