Moving to Mauritius from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Mauritius? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 56.9% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly MUR1,520,000 in Mauritius to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Louis averages 85°F vs 62°F in New York City, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 63.4% less
Groceries
pay 49.1% less
Transportation
pay 3.4% less
Housing
pay 72.7% less
Childcare
pay 84.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Mauritius?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → MUR1,520,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Mauritius.
Who's moving to Mauritius?
Top countries of origin for Mauritius's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mauritius performs significantly better than United States 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
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States 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
United States 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 States 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
United States performs better than Mauritius across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Internal Revenue Service (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this
Weather in Mauritius vs United States
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | New York City | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Can you move from United States to Mauritius?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa Free
Mauritius passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 States?
On average Mauritius is about 57% less expensive than United States, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR380,000 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritius: 28.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritius offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mauritius safe for expats?
Mauritius performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to United States?
Mauritius generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 36.8 in United States. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In United States, the official language is English.
