Moving to Mauritius from Tanzania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tanzania to Mauritius.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
3.7
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
MU
12.0

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
MU
3.5t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TZ
2.2
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
MU
22.0%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
MU
$26,600

Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
MU
12.1

Mauritius performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

Data: Tanzania Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Port Louis
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Dodoma Port Louis
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Tanzania passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa Free
Mauritius passport holders can enter Tanzania without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Tanzania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ MU
Population 63,852,892 1,308,222
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English, Swahili English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +255 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112