Moving to Mauritius from Sweden
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Sweden to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Sweden to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 40.5% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK740,000 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly MUR2,100,000 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 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 56.1% less
Groceries
pay 39.1% less
Transportation
pay 22.4% less
Housing
pay 47.4% less
Childcare
pay 10.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.3% 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.
What salary do you need in Mauritius?
What does your salary buy?
SEK740,000 → MUR2,100,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sweden to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Skatteverket (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mauritius vs Sweden
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Stockholm | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Can you move from Sweden to Mauritius?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 40% cheaper than Sweden. 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 MUR525,000 in Mauritius on a SEK740,000 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?
Sweden performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Sweden?
Sweden 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 44.1 in Sweden. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
