Moving to Mauritius from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Mauritius — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 22.4% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,438 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly MUR2,037,446 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.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Arab Emirates to Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
AED275,438 → MUR2,037,446
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Restaurants
pay 11.6% less
Groceries
pay 9.4% less
Transportation
pay 69.7% more
Housing
pay 68.7% less
Childcare
pay 58.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.9% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Mauritius.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all environment metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritius leads in water stress level.
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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritius leads in poverty 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Abu Dhabi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Mauritius Meteorological ServicesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 United Arab Emirates?
Yes — Mauritius is on average about 42% cheaper than United Arab Emirates. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR509,362 in Mauritius on a AED275,438 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Mauritius across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
