Moving to Mauritius from Tonga

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tonga to Mauritius.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TO
0.9
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TO
8.5
MU
9.7

Tonga performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TO
$512
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TO
10.1
MU
12.0

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TO
24.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TO
1.6t
MU
3.5t

Tonga performs better than Mauritius across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TO
8.0
MU
25.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TO
67.0%
MU
68.0%

Mauritius performs significantly better than Tonga across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TO
2.3%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TO
$6,600
MU
$26,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TO
77.5 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TO
12.4
MU
12.1

Tonga generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tonga 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.

Tonga passport

Tonga passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Tonga

Visa Required
Mauritius passport holders need a visa to enter Tonga.

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 Tonga and Mauritius.

Is Mauritius safe for expats?

Tonga performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tonga.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Tonga?

Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tonga leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 10.1 in Tonga. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tonga: 57).

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Tonga, the official languages are English and Tongan.

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At a Glance

TO MU
Population 105,517 1,308,222
Currency Tongan Paʻanga (TOP) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages English, Tongan English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +676 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112