Moving to Mauritius from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to Mauritius, and you’d need to navigate life in English, French and Mauritian Creole.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in health coverage index.
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 Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Suriname 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
Suriname generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.
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 | Paramaribo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Paramaribo | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Mauritius performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Suriname?
Suriname generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in health coverage index. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
