How Mauritius compares across key indices
Cost of Living
43 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
80/100
Healthcare
58/100
Quality of Life
137/200
How far your money goes in Mauritius
Cost of Living
43
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
32
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
43
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
45
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Mauritius - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
80/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Mauritius has 14 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $850 in Triolet to $1,014 in Port Louis. Triolet leads on safety, scoring 84/100. Triolet ranks highest for quality of life at 144/200.
Triolet
$850/mo
Triolet
84/100
Triolet
144/200
Port Louis
62/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Louis | $1,014 | 80/100 | 142/200 | 62/100 | 18 |
| Vacoas | $887 | 83/100 | 143/200 | 56/100 | 14 |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | $885 | 83/100 | 143/200 | 56/100 | 13 |
| Curepipe | $870 | 84/100 | 143/200 | 55/100 | 12 |
| Quatre Bornes | $869 | 84/100 | 143/200 | 55/100 | 12 |
| Triolet | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Goodlands | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Bel Air Rivière Sèche | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Bambous | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Centre de Flacq | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Mahébourg | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Saint Pierre | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Le Hochet | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
| Baie du Tombeau | $850 | 84/100 | 144/200 | 54/100 | 10 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Mauritius. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Mauritius
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Mauritius
Pollution Index
18/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
9.2ug/m3
Good
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Mauritius, answered with data
Mauritius has a cost of living index of 43 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $885 in Beau Bassin-Rose Hill and reach $1,014 in Port Louis.
Beau Bassin-Rose Hill is the most affordable city in Mauritius in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $885 for a single person including rent. Vacoas is the next most affordable at $887/mo.
Mauritius has a safety index of 80/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill scores highest on safety at 83/100.
Beau Bassin-Rose Hill ranks highest for quality of life in Mauritius, scoring 143/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $885/mo for a single person.
Mauritius scores 58/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Mauritius's cost of living is roughly 57% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 68% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Mauritius has a pollution index of 18/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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