Moving to Mauritius from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 32.9% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF750,000 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly MUR4,740,000 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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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

VEF750,000 → MUR4,740,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius

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

Restaurants

pay 37.4% less

Groceries

pay 21.9% less

Transportation

pay 49.3% more

Housing

pay 2.2 times more

Childcare

pay 64.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.7% more

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Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 4.76 MUR (October 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 Venezuela to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
MU
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
MU
9.7

Mauritius performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
MU
$1,566
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
MU
14.4

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
MU
28.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
MU
3.5t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Mauritius leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
12.9
MU
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
MU
23.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
MU
5.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$3,495
MU
$12,991

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
MU
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
MU
13.8

Mauritius generally does better on family life, though Venezuela leads in literacy rate.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), Mauritius Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Port Louis
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 89°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 85°/71°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 81°/67°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Caracas Port Louis
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Mauritius Meteorological Services Mauritius Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mauritius.
Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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 Venezuela?

No — Mauritius is on average about 33% more expensive than Venezuela. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly MUR1,185,000 in Mauritius on a VEF750,000 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 28.0 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 Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in adult obesity rate. There are 14.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mauritius?

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

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At a Glance

VE MU
Population 28,516,896 1,243,741
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
Languages Spanish English, French, Mauritian Creole
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +230
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171 112