Moving to Mauritius from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Mauritius? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Mauritius, you would find that Mauritius is 82.1% more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,973,424,584 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly MUR4,118,821 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.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Mauritius.
What does your salary buy?
₫1,973,424,584 → MUR4,118,821
To maintain the same standard of living in Mauritius
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 21.2% more
Transportation
pay 3.2 times more
Housing
pay 83.5% more
Childcare
pay 45.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.4 times more
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
The numbers behind daily life in Mauritius compared to Vietnam.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius 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
Mauritius performs significantly better than Vietnam 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
Vietnam 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
Mauritius generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment 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
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Mauritius leads in infant mortality.
Data: General Department Of Taxation - 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 | Hanoi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) |
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| Month | Hanoi | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) |
| Apr | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) |
| Jun | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) |
| Aug | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) |
| Dec | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
Mauritius Meteorological Services
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa on Arrival
Mauritius passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Vietnam?
On average Mauritius is around 16% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Mauritius?
Budget about MUR1,029,705 for 3 months in Mauritius (based on a ₫1,973,424,584 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mauritius?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritius: 25.7 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?
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Mauritius leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritius is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Mauritius compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 12.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritius, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Mauritius scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Mauritius compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Port Louis is 85°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Port Louis receives around 28.0 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.
What language do they speak in Mauritius?
The official languages in Mauritius are English, French and Mauritian Creole. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
