Moving to Mauritius from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tajikistan to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tajikistan to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 31.9% more expensive than Tajikistan overall. A TJS690,000 salary in Tajikistan would need to be roughly MUR4,690,000 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 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Tajikistan to Mauritius.

What does your salary buy?

TJS690,000 → MUR4,690,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 24.8% more

Groceries

pay 35.2% more

Transportation

pay 64.2% more

Housing

pay 14.1% more

Childcare

pay 38.3% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 41.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 TJS = 5.16 MUR (October 2026)

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 Tajikistan to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
MU
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
MU
9.7

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
18.7
MU
14.4

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TJ
159.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
MU
3.5t

Tajikistan generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TJ
1.0
MU
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
MU
23.0%

Mauritius performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
6.9%
MU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$1,637
MU
$12,991

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TJ
71.9 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
23.5
MU
13.8

Tajikistan generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Port Louis Rain: 28.0 in/yr (711 mm)
85° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Port Louis
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Dushanbe Port Louis
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Tajikistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritius passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Tajikistan.

Data: 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 Tajikistan?

No — Mauritius is on average about 32% more expensive than Tajikistan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR1,172,500 in Mauritius on a TJS690,000 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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 18.7 in Tajikistan. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ MU
Population 10,786,734 1,243,741
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Russian, Tajik English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112