Moving to Mauritius from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ukraine to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 64.2% more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,321,981 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly MUR4,224,504 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 56°F in Kiev, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

UAH3,321,981 MUR4,224,504

To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius

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

Restaurants

pay 24.9% more

Groceries

pay 36.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.9 times more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 22.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 90.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 UAH = 1.07 MUR (June 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 Ukraine to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
MU
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UA
$1,382
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
MU
12.0

Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UA
66.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
MU
3.5t

Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
MU
25.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
MU
22.0%

Ukraine generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

UA
9.8%
MU
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
MU
$26,600

Mauritius performs significantly better than Ukraine across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UA
73.5 yrs
MU
74.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
MU
12.1

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

Data: Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kiev Rain: 23.8 in/yr (605 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kiev Port Louis
Jan–Mar 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Kiev Port Louis
Jan 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Mauritius

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

Mauritius passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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 Ukraine?

No — Mauritius is on average about 19% more expensive than Ukraine. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR1,056,126 in Mauritius on a UAH3,321,981 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).

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 Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Ukraine?

Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in suicide rate. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

UA MU
Population 43,528,136 1,308,222
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Ukrainian English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +380 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112