🇲🇺Mauritius

Africa

Information

Capital

Port Louis

Population

1,265,390

Currency

Mauritian rupee (MUR ₨)

Languages

English, French, Mauritian Creole, Bhojpuri

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+230

Timezone

Indian/Mauritius

Area

2,040 km²

Government

Parliamentary republic

National day

12 March - National Day

Internet domain

.mu

About

Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km off Africa's southeast coast. It is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, beaches, and coral reefs, making it a popular tourist destination. The economy is driven by tourism, financial services, and sugar production.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global faible à modéré, sûr pour les touristes avec précautions standards.

Risk areas

Port Louis (certaines zones) - Petite criminalité

Crime(low)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, suivre les avis officiels

Transport

Utiliser des taxis officiels
Éviter les bus bondés

Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (novembre-avril))

Suivre les alertes météo
Préparer un plan d'évacuation

Health(Bon système de santé)

Vaccins standards recommandés
Eau en bouteille préférable

Practical tips

Obtenir une assurance voyage
Respecter les coutumes locales
Surveiller les arnaques touristiques

Ambassade de France à Maurice Police Maurice

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center400-800

1-bedroom apartment in city center500-1000

1-bedroom apartment in suburb300-600

3-bedroom apartment in city center800-1500

3-bedroom apartment in suburb500-1000

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5-10

Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant20-40

McDonald's menu8-12

Local beer (0.5L)2-4

Cappuccino2-4

Water (1.5L)1-2

Bread (500g)0.50-1

Milk (1L)1-2

Eggs (12)1.50-3

Chicken (1kg)3-6

Apples (1kg)2-4

Bananas (1kg)0.50-1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.25-0.50

Monthly transport subscription20-40

Taxi ride (start)2-4

Taxi (1km)0.50-1

Gasoline (1L)1-2

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)30-60

Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20

Cinema5-10

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation20-40

Dentist consultation30-60

Antibiotic medications5-10

Cold medicines (6 days)10-20

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20-40

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10-20

Public services for 85m² apartment50-100

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-60

Nike sports shoes60-100

International primary school (monthly)200-500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type G

Emergency numbers

Police999

Ambulance999

Fire department999

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

safe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants