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🇾🇹Mayotte
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Mamoudzou
Population
300,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Français, Shimaore, Shibushi
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+262
Timezone
Indian/Mayotte
Area
376 km²
Government
Overseas department and region
National day
14 July - Bastille Day
Internet domain
.yt
About
Mayotte is a French overseas department and region in the Indian Ocean, an archipelago of 376 km² including Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre. Capital: Mamoudzou. It has France's youngest population with high growth and nearly half foreign nationals from Comoros.
Safety
Risk level :High risk due to crime, irregular migrations, and social tensions.
Risk areas
Mamoudzou and north - Crime and kwassa-kwassa boatsRural areas - Nighttime insecurity
Crime(High)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk, standard vigilance
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid unauthorized boats
Natural risks(Seasonal cyclones (Nov-Mar), earthquakes)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare emergency kit
Health(System under strain, hospitals overwhelmed)
- DTP vaccines, hepatitis A/B
- Bottled water
- Malaria repellent
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Repatriation insurance
- Monitor migration movements
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center225
1-bedroom apartment in city center338
1-bedroom apartment in suburb225
3-bedroom apartment in city center1013
3-bedroom apartment in suburb675
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal7
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant30
McDonald's menu6
Local beer (0.5L)3
Cappuccino2.5
Water (1.5L)1
Bread (500g)1.5
Milk (1L)1.2
Eggs (12)2.5
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)3
Bananas (1kg)2
Transport
Public transport ticket1
Monthly transport subscription30
Taxi ride (start)3
Taxi (1km)1.5
Gasoline (1L)1.5
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)35
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema7
Theater15
Health
General practitioner consultation25
Dentist consultation50
Antibiotic medications15
Cold medications (6 days)10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40 USD/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20 USD/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment80 USD/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60 USD
Nike sports shoes80 USD
International primary school (monthly)400 USD
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E
Emergency numbers
Police17
Ambulance15
Fire department18
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not mandatory, round up the bill