Moving to Mauritius from Slovenia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Slovenia to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 28.7% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,850 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly MUR2,510,264 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
€65,850 → MUR2,510,264
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 56.1% less
Groceries
pay 29.7% less
Transportation
pay 35.6% more
Housing
pay 40.9% less
Childcare
pay 65.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.3% 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 Slovenia to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Slovenia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
share of households with internet
Slovenia 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
Slovenia 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
Slovenia performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 | Ljubljana | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Ljubljana | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Slovenian Environment Agency,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.
Slovenia passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Slovenia
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 Slovenia?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 30% cheaper than Slovenia. 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 MUR627,566 in Mauritius on a €65,850 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?
Slovenia performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Slovenia?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Slovenia?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.
