Moving to Mauritius from Spain
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Spain to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Spain to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 36.7% cheaper than Spain overall. A €67,000 salary in Spain would need to be roughly MUR2,250,000 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 58.1% less
Groceries
pay 26.2% less
Transportation
pay 1.3% less
Housing
pay 50.2% less
Childcare
pay 54.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Mauritius?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → MUR2,250,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Spain to Mauritius, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
Spain 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.
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
Spain performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mauritius vs Spain
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Madrid | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Can you move from Spain to Mauritius?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Spain
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 Spain?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 37% cheaper than Spain. 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 MUR562,500 in Mauritius on a €67,000 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 28.0 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?
Spain performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Spain?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 42.9 in Spain. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
