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Cost of living in Mauritius for expats

A realistic monthly budget for one person living comfortably in Mauritius — rent, food, transport, and everyday costs in Port Louis.

Monthly budget

$2,000–2,900

One person, all-in, in Port Louis

Rent (1-bed)

$800–1,600

1-bedroom city-centre apartment, per month

Budget tier

Moderate

~$1,500–2,800/mo

What to know

What makes Mauritius stand out, and what to watch for

Why expats choose Mauritius

Safe, stable, multi-cultural island with a flat tax rate (15%), a Premium Visa for remote workers, and a sophisticated financial services sector; English and French are both official languages.

Watch out for

Island costs are higher than mainland Africa; tropical cyclone season November–April; internet infrastructure is solid in Port Louis but less reliable in rural areas.

Costs vary a lot by city, neighbourhood, and lifestyle — these are directional monthly bands for the main expat city, current as of 2026. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote. Information only, not financial advice.

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Cost of living elsewhere in Africa

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Country	Monthly budget	Tier
Cape Verde	$1,000–1,500	Budget
Egypt	$700–1,100	Budget
Kenya	$1,100–1,700	Budget
Morocco	$900–1,500	Budget
Namibia	$1,500–2,200	Moderate
Nigeria	$1,500–2,500	Moderate

The rest of the move

Visa routes to Mauritius2 current routes, each with its official source Healthcare in Mauritius for expatsUniversal public system — how a resident can use it and what private cover costs Your first 90 days in MauritiusRegistration, tax ID, bank account and license, in the order they unlock

Managing your money

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