Moving to Mauritius from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Trinidad and Tobago to Mauritius — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 13.2% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD508,719 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly MUR2,720,319 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Trinidad and Tobago to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
TTD508,719 → MUR2,720,319
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 22.2% less
Groceries
pay 39.9% less
Transportation
pay 61.8% more
Housing
pay 28.2% less
Childcare
pay 37.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.7% 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Trinidad and Tobago and Mauritius stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate.
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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in top income tax rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: Inland Revenue Division, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Port Of Spain | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Generally yes: Mauritius runs about 23% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a TTD508,719 comparable salary, that's around MUR680,080 in Mauritius for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Trinidad and Tobago and Mauritius.
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.5 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 41.9 in Trinidad and Tobago. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.
