Moving to Mauritius from Togo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Togo to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Togo to Mauritius. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Togo and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
MU
12.0

Togo 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

TG
91.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
MU
3.5t

Togo 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

TG
1.1
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
MU
22.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
MU
$26,600

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
MU
12.1

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Port Louis
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Lome Port Louis
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Togo

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

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?

With 25.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritius can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Togo and Mauritius.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Mauritius performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG MU
Population 8,492,333 1,308,222
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages French English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112