Thanks for this comment Forzia. I have recently made another video about the cost of living as prices have risen drastically:th-cam.com/video/hQa5Bbn9XGc/w-d-xo.html
It's actually so expensive that it is almost half the price of where I live ;-) For any Americans/Europeans those costs are dead cheap. I you have a business on Internet this is the place to be, cheap taxes and cheap cost of living. Talking about the taxes, 15% is unheard of in Europe. In Belgium where I live it's more like 50% and the cost of living is double... making a 4x advantage on the ratio earnings/cost of living...
Yes, Europe is more for certain things. I’d argue the food cost is less though as the fresh produce is way better in Europe. It’s extremely expensive here for locals though. I really don’t know how many people survive.
Hi Lucy. Thank you for your content. We are a young South African family living in Cyprus but looking to visit Mauritius soon and perhaps relocate. Appreciate your time!!
Thanks for your video on the cost of living in Mauritius. Unfortunately cost of living is skyrocketing around the world with the cost of energy rising. I can imagine how life can get even difficult for Mauritians on low to medium salary since lot's of products are imported. The costs of living in Australia is also rising as inflation biting us hard. The cost of Petrol is around $2.20 - $2.40 and Diesel $2.25 - $2.50 Litre and at some point there were talk of running out of electricity in the Eastern part of Australia. Fortunately crisis were averted, but there is talk of a sharp increase in electricity and gas bill which does not bode well for the future.
Thank u so much Lucy....I always wanted to have these resourceful info as I havent been to Mauritius in 20 yrs....n all that u share will definitely help me as am planning to relocate back to my homeland Mauritius ❤😘
Great video Lucy, very informative indeed, as of the prices, I would say they are quite comparable with western europe, I am from Germany and I found the prices reasonable :)
Mauritius is the Island which my parents grew up in.Although I was born in Britain .My parents taught me a lot about. Mauritius.Ihave taught my parents about Great Britain .
this info is very useful, It's become more clear that life for me in the UK is just economically unfeasible. I let out my one bedroom flat for more than the average wage in Mauritius, while living with my parents to save up. I could pay off the mortgage right now but it still leaves me at square one because the inflation here means that I'm always out of reach of being able to buy a house. It would be nice to know about expat groups for various hobbies and social stuff, are there people out there interested in stuff like model engineering, radio controlled aircraft, painting/drawing, paragliding, sailing etc. Its one thing moving to Mauritius to escape the UK but is there enough intellectual stuff going on to keep me sane out there?
I think as long as one can get off the island from time to time, you'd be fine here. There are expat groups on facebook and online like expat Mauritius where you can definitely meet people. There is good sailing and paragliding for sure :)
You can fly your small plane clockwise around the island, then anti-clockwise if you get bored of that. LoL, small island life suites me just fine. I can find copious amounts of intelligence on TH-cam. I did see they have a R/C car racing club on tarmac. So there must be a R/C model plane club somewhere. I guess it will not be very regulated and you will have the freedom to fly they way you like without all the red tape rules.
Housing and appartments costs a bit less in Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Curpipe. Winners and Lolo supermarkets the prices of stuff there are alright compares to Tang and Intermart
Thank you for the video I want to study abroad in Mauritius for PhD in Anthropology in the future . I am right now majoring in a bachelors degree in Anthropology at university.
I genuinely wish you’d say the usd amounts as well as rupees - I sat down to listen to this but had to studiously watch it as I had absolutely zero idea what the currency amount was in my terms. You’re addressing an English speaking audience so it would be hugely helpful. Thanks.
Hello Lucy. Thank you for the excellent video. I hope my earlier suggestion on what topics to film was one of the motivators for this :) It must have been challenging and you must have done a lot of research, thanks for that! You can see by the reactions that it was worth it. I'm buying coffee :)
Another informative video, thanks Lucy. Was kinda expecting the prices except for petrol -that was a shocker! At least for the RSA, in Europe not so much. Jon
@lucyLeheilleix More videos please Lucy - maybe one about living on a boat anchored off the shore of Mauritius (Pros & Cons) Thanks for a great honest down to earth channel
Another great video very informative would like to see more like this hello Lucy any chance you can do a video about beau plan ? And mahogany shopping promenade thank you
Every time I go to mauritius, I find to live comfortably, il need around €2000 a month, but then I still remember the days when we use to live on Rs500 The point is the more you earn ,the more you spend
Hi Patrice. Some people earn very well indeed here, depends on the job (IT and finance are top jobs) and the company. I put in the minimum wage as it’s important to realise that this place can be expensive. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Lucy, We absolutely love your channel. BIG Thank You! We are looking into possibly moving to Mauritius next year February. Have you done an updated Cost of Living ? Also, we are keen to rent a 1 to 2 bedroom apartment for a month or 2. Do you have any suggestions? Regards, Grant
Thanks Grant for stopping by. Great that you’re thinking of coming here. Depends on where you’re moving from, but we find food expensive here. No updated video…..yet…. Do email me as I perhaps have a short term place you may like in Le Morne. 👍🏻
Loving your videos thank you.... I am 64 single male, no family and looking to retire and just rent a place and buy a car whilst there... would have a budget of at least $25000 a year, so from this video I am guessing I'd be okay with that... once again thank you... I'll get you a coffee sorted... 🙂
You have awesome videos Lucy! You are truly an artist. I am now a subscriber. Are you a full-time TH-cam film maker while living in Mauritius? Basically how do you make the majority of your income? Thank you in advance!
Great! If you need any advice for your automotive needs, whether you want to buy/sell your car, service, repair or respray your vehicle. We are from The Car Connexion (Autograph) in the north of the island, we’ll be glad to assist.
Thank you for this valuable information. We are looking to move to Mauritius in 5 years and was wondering how much income would you need to have each month to live a fairly comfortable life in Mauritius? Considering that we have already purchased a house there, so I am talking about food, bills, fuel for cars etc. Thanks
And for the insurance it depends on what type of insurance you want like for cars or health maybe swan would have a better price and my parents are in the insurance business these one insurance company that is really cheap but doesn’t corporate with other insurance companies love your vids❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the comment. Insurance is a tricky one as there are so many options out there with varying prices. I do find though that international health cover is a must - if one can afford it. Keep well :)
@@mansamusa1848 AS I SAID, I'M A MAURITIAN AND INVESTIGATE A LOT. I KNOW THAT MAURITIUS IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, in relation to the Mauritians who have to borrow money to buy food!😥
@@LucyLeheilleix we are finally starting to open up here in Toronto Canada. Still semi lockdown. I am planning on moving to mauritius with my family want to relax now.
Lovely. Thank you. Any chance you are keen to do a parity based assessment? For example, the cost of a basket of groceries, fuel and such in Rupees and then do the Rand comparison for South Africans. Exchange rates help for those who earn their Rands in/from South Africa, but if one earns locally, what’s the true cost of living?
South Africa is much cheaper for groceries (for most items). Mauritius is similar in cost to France. Most South Africans will find Mauritius to be very expensive, especially where property is involved as the rand is so weak.
Hiya Lucy - this is so informative. Thank you. We are planning to come over on the premium visa ( from SA). I hear that the public education is very good. Is it advisable to join a public primary school ? Our kid is 5 and going to gr R this year) and obviously her main language is English. SO am concerned re the French- Creole difference. Thanks again Lauren
Hi Lauren. Most expats go with private schools tbh. The public education is very good, but it just seems that expats would fit in better from a socio economic perspective. I hope that helps?
Hi Lucy, I love your videos and this one is such a useful topic. But I’m getting confused and a bit anxious too. :( Is it just me or the cost of living seems to be far higher than the average salary - based on your numbers? How much would you say a family of four would need to live on? Please could you give me your thoughts on the bare minimum and also an average? I would really appreciate it.
Hi there. Perhaps confusing, but I gave the Rs21000 salary (average for locals) just to put into perspective how expensive it is here for a Mauritian earning that amount. Of course many people earn more. Some earn millions. It all depends on your job (like everywhere in the world). Based on all those prices, to live comfortably, for a family, you need about Rs150-180k per month. Everyone has different living standards though...
@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks Lucy! So with the 15 % income tax applied this would mean 175.000-210.000 Rupees per month which suggest salaries around 80-110.000 Rupees for each parent. How realistic you think it is to find jobs for that range? You can see where my anxiousness coming from when you mentioned the average salary... :(
@@LucyLeheilleix hi Lucy, sorry I was on holiday and decided not to touch my gadgets. :) So, yes, I’m working in Data Science (Data Analytics Consultant) and my wife is a Lease Administrator at the moment. Why I’m asking these questions is because I couldn’t find jobs with indicated salary (even the range) so it’s very difficult to have an idea. I would appreciate if you could help with this. Thanks a lot Zoltan
@@TheZotyesz Possibly you'd need to contact the potential employers via email and ask up front (if the salary isn't advertised). More than that, I don't know as I don't work in that field.
This vid was made 3 years ago i guess....add at least 20% to these costs (in Rupees). If you can live on foreign cash you do better because of the Rupee devaluation.... With a thousand Euro a month you are on the poor side....
After totaling all expense how do Mauritians afford living on an average of 21000 rupees? Thanks for taking the trouble to do a breakdown on cost. Would help to know total average monthly cost for a family of 3 for example.
They only can manage it by living with the whole family under one roof, and I mean the WHOLE family. Quite usual here. Lots of Mauritians have own property, even very often small and not really comfortable. You hardly will see young people here living on their own. So the family is pooling their income. And not to forget that they cook completely different. Btw. I personally don't know many Mauritians with an income of 21.000 Rs. So, especially now lots of families are struggling.
@@dagmarlong8754 Hi, what do you think a family of 4 need to earn to live comfortably in Mauritius if they are not paying for a mortgage that is, so they own the house?
It's not balance in the cost of living and salaries not to mention some of things you presented are the same like in Ireland where I live......in my opinion you can't just go there and live peaceful, you need a business to keep up with the expenses.....the video it's very helpful... thanks !
Hi John. A scooter would be ok, but just watch out for crazy drivers and the rain. Beef is easier to get. Lamb would be something I would buy at a butcher.
Hi Jay. Most expats are French or South African. We know a few British expats, as well as Australian and American. English is spoken and is the official language, but French is by far the most utilized language. Lastly, yes you can buy property if it is PDS, IRS or RES. Check out edb.org for more info. Happy Christmas!
Hi there. Covid has deeply affected many businesses and households. We've seen many people leave the island. Current restrictions require mask wearing in public places, social distancing and vaccinations are mandatory. I'm hoping for change in 2022. Have a Happy New Year.
These figures don't make a lot of sense based on the average salary. Unless the average salary earners live in tents, with no tv, phone or transport. Really good video though.
Hello, great video and thanks for posting. It appears Port Louis is the cheapest place to live. What is the general "vibe" of the city? Is it safe? Relatively quiet at night when you're trying to sleep? (I'm older & tend to go to bed early). Is it relatively clean? For all questions I don't mean perfect, just decent. Thanks again.
I think Port Louis is probably fine to live (particularly if you work there too as traffic is a huge problem). It is safe and relatively clean too. Personally, as we're on an island, I prefer to live near the beach. Thanks very much Charles for the comment.
Clothes are cheaper elsewhere for sure. Only problem is, with covid, we've been stuck here unable to move :) Anyway, at least beaches are opening up again next week! Thanks so much for watching.
Are places for everyday living easily accessible by bus or by foot? If I wanted to rent a car for a day to explore and do an excursion, what is the average daily car rental price?
I would highly recommend renting a car if you want to get the most out of your trip here. Do check out car rentals at the airport (such as Hertz, thrifty and Avis. All are available online for prices. Otherwise cabs are an easy option too. It all depends where you are staying. Good luck Charmaine.
Thanks for the suggestion. I actually chose not to put an overall sum at the end as everyone has different lifestyles and budgets. Some earn less than Rs21k, others more than Rs250K per month. Some live in a place with rent of Rs15k and others spend Rs130k on rent. All depends. Thanks for watching.
@@LucyLeheilleix I am currently watching the one of videos. I am hoping to see one where you show the different style of accommodations with prices. I am most interested in mid-tier and higher level accommodations near beaches
Thanks for watching Andrew. I'm not an estate agent, but you can certainly check out L'expressproperty.mu to find lots of accommodation types and areas that might be of interest to you. Where are you currently living?
Hi Petar! Rs15000 is what we paid when we moved here and seems to be a common rate on the forums. I guess it also depends on the car. This was for a small Nissan. I hope that helps?
@@LucyLeheilleix thank you so much.I remember when i rented for week on my vacation,and it was around 150$,also small car.I guess I should look better deals next time:),thank you so much!
Usually it's Rs1000 per day for a small car (1000 - 1300 cc), which makes you Rs30K for a month. But since you are renting for a whole month, they'll rent it with a reduction for say Rs20K (or 15K in case of Lucy) ... Instead of going through a big agency (Hertz, ABC, etc), find the best deal on Facebook!
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Brilliant content! Very informative. I know this might seem boring, but for people thinking about relocating - this is GOLD! Merci beaucoup!
I’m glad it was useful for you. Thanks for watching!
Wow! I am very proud people like you are sharing ,researching,discovered news thing that we don't even know too much. That's a experience
Thanks for this comment Forzia. I have recently made another video about the cost of living as prices have risen drastically:th-cam.com/video/hQa5Bbn9XGc/w-d-xo.html
Oh my goodness! You were spot own in a clear and concise delivery of the cost description of Mauritius 🇲🇺 ! Thank you for your time and links! 👍
Thanks for watching 🙏
Good for someone to have taken this trouble to 'educate/inform' others giving a fair realistic indication of what to expect.
Thanks Sam!
Very honest and informative video. All the rates you’ve mentioned are actually right. The most expensive spend here is indeed food.
Food gets me every time...and wine! Still, great to live here though.
@@LucyLeheilleix oh yes wine and beer. You should try flying dodo beers if haven’t yet. Beers and island life go so well.
This is one of the best done videos I’ve seen lately. You’re really skilled at your craft. As a frame of reference, I work in the TV station.
Thanks very much. I worked for many years in tv before starting a TH-cam channel!
It's been a long time since I left Mauritius and all these information are very useful because I was thinking of relocating there again!
Thanks Jude. I’m glad this was useful for you. Wishing you all of the best.
It's actually so expensive that it is almost half the price of where I live ;-) For any Americans/Europeans those costs are dead cheap. I you have a business on Internet this is the place to be, cheap taxes and cheap cost of living. Talking about the taxes, 15% is unheard of in Europe. In Belgium where I live it's more like 50% and the cost of living is double... making a 4x advantage on the ratio earnings/cost of living...
Yes, Europe is more for certain things. I’d argue the food cost is less though as the fresh produce is way better in Europe. It’s extremely expensive here for locals though. I really don’t know how many people survive.
Hi Lucy. Thank you for your content. We are a young South African family living in Cyprus but looking to visit Mauritius soon and perhaps relocate. Appreciate your time!!
Thanks very much!
Did you make the move?
Now that's a useful video. Great info, beautifully edited. Thanks
Thanks Matias! Very much appreciated.
Thanks for your video on the cost of living in Mauritius. Unfortunately cost of living is skyrocketing around the world with the cost of energy rising. I can imagine how life can get even difficult for Mauritians on low to medium salary since lot's of products are imported. The costs of living in Australia is also rising as inflation biting us hard. The cost of Petrol is around $2.20 - $2.40 and Diesel $2.25 - $2.50 Litre and at some point there were talk of running out of electricity in the Eastern part of Australia. Fortunately crisis were averted, but there is talk of a sharp increase in electricity and gas bill which does not bode well for the future.
Too true. I have just done a new video on this very topic…
th-cam.com/video/eKgTyBHN_IU/w-d-xo.html
I'm willing to come Mauritius within next few months. Your videos are so much helpful for me.. thanks a lot
That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.
Thank u so much Lucy....I always wanted to have these resourceful info as I havent been to Mauritius in 20 yrs....n all that u share will definitely help me as am planning to relocate back to my homeland Mauritius ❤😘
A pleasure Manisha!
Great video Lucy, very informative indeed, as of the prices, I would say they are quite comparable with western europe, I am from Germany and I found the prices reasonable :)
Thanks for letting me know.
Mauritius is the Island which my parents grew up in.Although I was born in Britain .My parents taught me a lot about. Mauritius.Ihave taught my parents about Great Britain .
this info is very useful, It's become more clear that life for me in the UK is just economically unfeasible. I let out my one bedroom flat for more than the average wage in Mauritius, while living with my parents to save up. I could pay off the mortgage right now but it still leaves me at square one because the inflation here means that I'm always out of reach of being able to buy a house.
It would be nice to know about expat groups for various hobbies and social stuff, are there people out there interested in stuff like model engineering, radio controlled aircraft, painting/drawing, paragliding, sailing etc. Its one thing moving to Mauritius to escape the UK but is there enough intellectual stuff going on to keep me sane out there?
I think as long as one can get off the island from time to time, you'd be fine here. There are expat groups on facebook and online like expat Mauritius where you can definitely meet people. There is good sailing and paragliding for sure :)
You can fly your small plane clockwise around the island, then anti-clockwise if you get bored of that. LoL, small island life suites me just fine. I can find copious amounts of intelligence on TH-cam. I did see they have a R/C car racing club on tarmac. So there must be a R/C model plane club somewhere. I guess it will not be very regulated and you will have the freedom to fly they way you like without all the red tape rules.
Great video. 2023/24 version? And also maybe in ZAR? 😊
Hello! You might find this useful….
th-cam.com/video/hQa5Bbn9XGc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=m1FOKpAmcDSih7UX
Hi Lucy, Congratulations on one million views.
Thanks Bryan 🙌🌈⭐️
Housing and appartments costs a bit less in Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Curpipe. Winners and Lolo supermarkets the prices of stuff there are alright compares to Tang and Intermart
Thanks for the spot on and concise information! Gave me some idea on the topic.
Glad it was helpful!
I must say your contents are very informative and by all standard the best...
Thanks so much Abass.
Very good !
These informations are precious for me
Thank you so much Lucy 🥰
Only a pleasure Christine.
Thank you for the video I want to study abroad in Mauritius for PhD in Anthropology in the future . I am right now majoring in a bachelors degree in Anthropology at university.
That’s great Luke. Where are you currently based?
@@LucyLeheilleix I am currently living in Pennsylvania with my parents . I am commuting everyday to school
Great quality keep it up.
Always precious informations thank you so much !!!🙏
Thanks so much. I try my best 😉
I genuinely wish you’d say the usd amounts as well as rupees - I sat down to listen to this but had to studiously watch it as I had absolutely zero idea what the currency amount was in my terms. You’re addressing an English speaking audience so it would be hugely helpful. Thanks.
Try using the chapters, then you can jump straight to each category and the USD will be on screen 😊
Hello Lucy. Thank you for the excellent video. I hope my earlier suggestion on what topics to film was one of the motivators for this :) It must have been challenging and you must have done a lot of research, thanks for that! You can see by the reactions that it was worth it. I'm buying coffee :)
Thanks for the idea and for the coffee too!
Very Informative. Thanks for sharing
Another informative video, thanks Lucy. Was kinda expecting the prices except for petrol -that was a shocker! At least for the RSA, in Europe not so much.
Jon
Thanks Jon. Food still gets me here...
Thank you for that! I enjoyed it immensely and very helpful!!!
Thanks very much. I have an updated video on the cost if living too. Check that out as prices have sky rocketed.
@lucyLeheilleix More videos please Lucy - maybe one about living on a boat anchored off the shore of Mauritius (Pros & Cons) Thanks for a great honest down to earth channel
Another great video Lucy Thank you for giving us real info
Hey Anton! Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it useful :)
Thanks Lucy, very detailed and helpful
Only a pleasure Maza.
Good stuff- I think you should do a video for expat retired couple
Very detail and informative. Good. Wish to know more about work and settle in Mauritius.
Thanks for your support Charles. 🙏
Thank you for your video! Very informative!
Thanks for watching!
You really did a good job ...this video is really helpful...for all of us ❤
Thanks so much. I’m really glad it was helpful!
Nice one, well made
Thanks 🙏
I love it, very informative.
Thanks very much
Another great video very informative would like to see more like this hello Lucy any chance you can do a video about beau plan ? And mahogany shopping promenade thank you
Thanks for watching Callum. I’ll see if I can get out to beau plan!
Very helpful…thank you for the information!
Only a pleasure!
Lucy this is very informative & much appreciated.. I’ll be visiting soon what’s the best time to visit?
I made a video on this topic. Here you go: th-cam.com/video/I2bd9vMEJNY/w-d-xo.html
Every time I go to mauritius, I find to live comfortably, il need around €2000 a month, but then I still remember the days when we use to live on Rs500
The point is the more you earn ,the more you spend
Absolutely right. Thanks for the comment 🙏
This channel is dope. Subbed.
Thanks Todd. Welcome to the channel!
Super helpful! Thank you for sharing 🙏
Glad it was helpful! Please check my newer TH-cam video about this topic
Thanks Lucy
Great info, pretty much on par with Oz. But I guess the income is different. So maybe I can still retire there 🤔😊
Hi Patrice. Some people earn very well indeed here, depends on the job (IT and finance are top jobs) and the company. I put in the minimum wage as it’s important to realise that this place can be expensive. Thanks for the comment.
Hi Lucy,
We absolutely love your channel.
BIG Thank You!
We are looking into possibly moving to Mauritius next year February.
Have you done an updated Cost of Living ?
Also, we are keen to rent a 1 to 2 bedroom apartment for a month or 2. Do you have any suggestions?
Regards,
Grant
Thanks Grant for stopping by. Great that you’re thinking of coming here. Depends on where you’re moving from, but we find food expensive here. No updated video…..yet….
Do email me as I perhaps have a short term place you may like in Le Morne. 👍🏻
Very informative thank you Lucy see you soon xx❤
Only a pleasure 👍
Great video, very informative!
Thanks very much.
Great video! Thank you for sharing these details. Is there a large US expat group in Mauritius?
Hi Tanya. We know a few US diplomats here, but I think generally there are only a few on the island. Are you planning on moving to Mauritius?
Lucky you don't have to heat the pool water, because the country is so warm
I don’t swim in pools in winter. Too cold for me 😅
Loving your videos thank you.... I am 64 single male, no family and looking to retire and just rent a place and buy a car whilst there... would have a budget of at least $25000 a year, so from this video I am guessing I'd be okay with that... once again thank you... I'll get you a coffee sorted... 🙂
64 with no family is just sad
Great job. That was helpful.
Thanks Daniel. Do check out my latest video on that topic though as the cost of living has increased considerably since then.
You have awesome videos Lucy! You are truly an artist. I am now a subscriber. Are you a full-time TH-cam film maker while living in Mauritius? Basically how do you make the majority of your income? Thank you in advance!
Hi Ryan. Thanks very much for watching and welcome to the channel. I am a full time video creator. Sadly TH-cam doesn’t pay much 😝
@@LucyLeheilleix Thank you for your quick reply! May I ask is most of your film making local, online or foreign work?
Your content and this video are really insightful. Thank you, Lucy!
I would like to ask, how much do devices like laptops, cameras, etc. cost?
Hi there. Do have a look online at sites like 101 multimedia and priceguru.mu. Good luck.
@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks a lot, Lucy!
Thanks Lucy, your videos are great. I'm wondering if organic foods are widely available there? ty
Thanks for the comment. There are organic foods, but certainly not as easy to find as in Europe.
Hi lucy i hope you do a video on the mauritian tram sys.. ❤️ the way you do your video.
Hey! I intend too, but have been wary of covid. Soon though! Take care and thanks for watching.
Great! If you need any advice for your automotive needs, whether you want to buy/sell your car, service, repair or respray your vehicle. We are from The Car Connexion (Autograph) in the north of the island, we’ll be glad to assist.
Thank you Cedric!
Excellent video...very comprehensive
Thanks Mahesh!
very nice video Lucy. keep it up
Thanks very much Keshav! Enjoy your weekend!
Very helpful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this valuable information. We are looking to move to Mauritius in 5 years and was wondering how much income would you need to have each month to live a fairly comfortable life in Mauritius? Considering that we have already purchased a house there, so I am talking about food, bills, fuel for cars etc. Thanks
Do check out my newer video on this topic as prices have really gone up!
Very informative..Thank you
Thanks very much Rashid.
Really informative. Thank you
Thanks Natasha. Glad it was helpful.
Mauritius lockdown here yea also is fine covid 19..... please say samthing watch from India.... ❤️❤️
And for the insurance it depends on what type of insurance you want like for cars or health maybe swan would have a better price and my parents are in the insurance business these one insurance company that is really cheap but doesn’t corporate with other insurance companies love your vids❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the comment. Insurance is a tricky one as there are so many options out there with varying prices. I do find though that international health cover is a must - if one can afford it. Keep well :)
@@LucyLeheilleix hi rs 15000 to rs 18000.private sector industry
Rent 500 €
Util 100€
Food 250€
Misc 50€
900€ a month
Visa runs not included.
Thanks for the info
Very expensive
@@mansamusa1848 AS I SAID, I'M A MAURITIAN AND INVESTIGATE A LOT. I KNOW THAT MAURITIUS IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, in relation to the Mauritians who have to borrow money to buy food!😥
Thanks for this useful info
Glad is was useful Rick.
deeper information i love that
Thanks you 🙏
Thank you very much. paul from canada see you soon
How’s Canada Paul? Are they relatively free now?
@@LucyLeheilleix we are finally starting to open up here in Toronto Canada. Still semi lockdown. I am planning on moving to mauritius with my family want to relax now.
Lovely. Thank you.
Any chance you are keen to do a parity based assessment? For example, the cost of a basket of groceries, fuel and such in Rupees and then do the Rand comparison for South Africans. Exchange rates help for those who earn their Rands in/from South Africa, but if one earns locally, what’s the true cost of living?
South Africa is much cheaper for groceries (for most items). Mauritius is similar in cost to France. Most South Africans will find Mauritius to be very expensive, especially where property is involved as the rand is so weak.
Which is why I ask what PARITY is.
Thank you maam its very uhelpful for us god bless you 😊😊
Thanks Rupal!
What a great video.. Love ittttt
Thanks so much Nelson!
Hiya Lucy - this is so informative. Thank you. We are planning to come over on the premium visa ( from SA). I hear that the public education is very good. Is it advisable to join a public primary school ? Our kid is 5 and going to gr R this year) and obviously her main language is English. SO am concerned re the French- Creole difference. Thanks again Lauren
Hi Lauren. Most expats go with private schools tbh. The public education is very good, but it just seems that expats would fit in better from a socio economic perspective. I hope that helps?
Hi Lucy,
I love your videos and this one is such a useful topic. But I’m getting confused and a bit anxious too. :( Is it just me or the cost of living seems to be far higher than the average salary - based on your numbers? How much would you say a family of four would need to live on? Please could you give me your thoughts on the bare minimum and also an average?
I would really appreciate it.
Hi there. Perhaps confusing, but I gave the Rs21000 salary (average for locals) just to put into perspective how expensive it is here for a Mauritian earning that amount. Of course many people earn more. Some earn millions. It all depends on your job (like everywhere in the world). Based on all those prices, to live comfortably, for a family, you need about Rs150-180k per month. Everyone has different living standards though...
@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks Lucy! So with the 15 % income tax applied this would mean 175.000-210.000 Rupees per month which suggest salaries around 80-110.000 Rupees for each parent. How realistic you think it is to find jobs for that range? You can see where my anxiousness coming from when you mentioned the average salary... :(
@@TheZotyesz which field do you work in? That salary is highly possible for some families.
@@LucyLeheilleix hi Lucy, sorry I was on holiday and decided not to touch my gadgets. :) So, yes, I’m working in Data Science (Data Analytics Consultant) and my wife is a Lease Administrator at the moment. Why I’m asking these questions is because I couldn’t find jobs with indicated salary (even the range) so it’s very difficult to have an idea. I would appreciate if you could help with this.
Thanks a lot
Zoltan
@@TheZotyesz Possibly you'd need to contact the potential employers via email and ask up front (if the salary isn't advertised). More than that, I don't know as I don't work in that field.
Awesome stuff
This vid was made 3 years ago i guess....add at least 20% to these costs (in Rupees). If you can live on foreign cash you do better because of the Rupee devaluation....
With a thousand Euro a month you are on the poor side....
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Great Video many thanks
Thanks for watching Mark.
Well done video.
Thanks very much
Very helpful info - what about liquor prices? 🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🥃 I have a bad habit...
Alcohol is very expensive 🫣
@@LucyLeheilleix I thought we bought at the wrong places. SuperU, Winners, etc are not cheap at all. Thought the locals had a secret
After totaling all expense how do Mauritians afford living on an average of 21000 rupees?
Thanks for taking the trouble to do a breakdown on cost. Would help to know total average monthly cost for a family of 3 for example.
Many people are struggling as the rupee has weakened and expenses (imported goods) have dramatically increased.
They only can manage it by living with the whole family under one roof, and I mean the WHOLE family. Quite usual here. Lots of Mauritians have own property, even very often small and not really comfortable. You hardly will see young people here living on their own. So the family is pooling their income. And not to forget that they cook completely different.
Btw. I personally don't know many Mauritians with an income of 21.000 Rs. So, especially now lots of families are struggling.
@@dagmarlong8754 Hi, what do you think a family of 4 need to earn to live comfortably in Mauritius if they are not paying for a mortgage that is, so they own the house?
It's not balance in the cost of living and salaries not to mention some of things you presented are the same like in Ireland where I live......in my opinion you can't just go there and live peaceful, you need a business to keep up with the expenses.....the video it's very helpful... thanks !
Thanks very much for watching Nick.
Exactly.
Dreaming, Nick? It's absurd to compare Ireland with Mauritius! Wait till reality punches you on the nose!
Would a scooter be a viable option for transportation? Is beef and lamb widely available in the supermarket?
Hi John. A scooter would be ok, but just watch out for crazy drivers and the rain. Beef is easier to get. Lamb would be something I would buy at a butcher.
I wish to travel to Mauritius 🇲🇺
The prices were better than in America. The average income was much lower. Too much lower for it to work for most people.
Couldn't buy you a coffee.. link is broken. Great content btw.
Thanks Eddy! Will try and fix that link :)
www.buymeacoffee.com/home Not sure if this one works? Anyway, thanks for watching.
Cheaper than Kenya by a long shot. I’m considering visiting.
What’s the expat crowd demographic?
Is English widely spoken?
Can foreigners buy homes?
Hi Jay. Most expats are French or South African. We know a few British expats, as well as Australian and American.
English is spoken and is the official language, but French is by far the most utilized language.
Lastly, yes you can buy property if it is PDS, IRS or RES. Check out edb.org for more info.
Happy Christmas!
How did Covid affect living in Mauritius in the past two years? What are the current restrictions?
Hi there. Covid has deeply affected many businesses and households. We've seen many people leave the island. Current restrictions require mask wearing in public places, social distancing and vaccinations are mandatory. I'm hoping for change in 2022. Have a Happy New Year.
Ale vaccinations mandatory for adults only? How does it looks for kids ?
Sorry, the average basic salary of nearly 6o percent of the working population is 9ooo rps only ,not even to be feed daily
Thanks for the info. The weakening Rupee and pandemic are certainly taking their toll on the island too. Not easy for many people.
These figures don't make a lot of sense based on the average salary. Unless the average salary earners live in tents, with no tv, phone or transport. Really good video though.
If you earn minimum wage, life is very very tough. Thanks for watching.
Well Elaborated..
Thanks 🙏
Hello, great video and thanks for posting. It appears Port Louis is the cheapest place to live. What is the general "vibe" of the city? Is it safe? Relatively quiet at night when you're trying to sleep? (I'm older & tend to go to bed early). Is it relatively clean? For all questions I don't mean perfect, just decent. Thanks again.
I think Port Louis is probably fine to live (particularly if you work there too as traffic is a huge problem). It is safe and relatively clean too. Personally, as we're on an island, I prefer to live near the beach. Thanks very much Charles for the comment.
Based on your queries.
Msuritius is not for you try quenca Ecuador.
Good one thanks
Thanks so much!
Very educative
Thanks. A hard one to create as everyone has different salaries, lifestyles and living expenses!
For the clothing I person buy my clothes in other countries because it is cheaper like in London
Clothes are cheaper elsewhere for sure. Only problem is, with covid, we've been stuck here unable to move :) Anyway, at least beaches are opening up again next week! Thanks so much for watching.
Are places for everyday living easily accessible by bus or by foot? If I wanted to rent a car for a day to explore and do an excursion, what is the average daily car rental price?
I would highly recommend renting a car if you want to get the most out of your trip here. Do check out car rentals at the airport (such as Hertz, thrifty and Avis. All are available online for prices. Otherwise cabs are an easy option too. It all depends where you are staying. Good luck Charmaine.
A practical suggestion, please try to summarize the overall expenses it helps a great deal. Else it leaves me scattered all over.
Thanks for the suggestion. I actually chose not to put an overall sum at the end as everyone has different lifestyles and budgets. Some earn less than Rs21k, others more than Rs250K per month. Some live in a place with rent of Rs15k and others spend Rs130k on rent. All depends. Thanks for watching.
@@LucyLeheilleix I am currently watching the one of videos. I am hoping to see one where you show the different style of accommodations with prices. I am most interested in mid-tier and higher level accommodations near beaches
Thanks for watching Andrew. I'm not an estate agent, but you can certainly check out L'expressproperty.mu to find lots of accommodation types and areas that might be of interest to you. Where are you currently living?
@@LucyLeheilleix USA
Except of the rent it's not so very different from my hometown in Germany.
Thanks Jutta. That’s very interesting to know.
Thank you!Just one question,where did you find 300$ rent a car for one month?Usually is much more expensive
Hi Petar! Rs15000 is what we paid when we moved here and seems to be a common rate on the forums. I guess it also depends on the car. This was for a small Nissan. I hope that helps?
@@LucyLeheilleix thank you so much.I remember when i rented for week on my vacation,and it was around 150$,also small car.I guess I should look better deals next time:),thank you so much!
Usually it's Rs1000 per day for a small car (1000 - 1300 cc), which makes you Rs30K for a month. But since you are renting for a whole month, they'll rent it with a reduction for say Rs20K (or 15K in case of Lucy) ... Instead of going through a big agency (Hertz, ABC, etc), find the best deal on Facebook!