🇾🇹Mayotte
Africa
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 :Risque élevé dû à la criminalité, migrations irrégulières et tensions sociales.
Risk areas
Mamoudzou et nord - Criminalité et kwassa-kwassaZones rurales - Insécurité nocturne
Crime(high)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, vigilance standard
Transport
- Utiliser taxis officiels
- Éviter bateaux non autorisés
Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (nov-mars), séismes)
- Suivre alertes météo
- Préparer kit d'urgence
Health(Système sous tension, hôpitaux saturés)
- Vaccins DTP, hépatites A/B
- Eau en bouteille
- Paludisme répulsif
Practical tips
- Inscription consulat
- Assurance rapatriement
- Vigilance migrations
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