Beijing vs Port Louis: cost of living for digital nomads
Beijing, China and Port Louis, Mauritius, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Beijing is about 1% cheaper than Port Louis for a month of nomad living ($1,580 vs $1,600).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $700 in Beijing against $720 in Port Louis.
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Beijing: 200 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Beijing is continental; Port Louis is tropical.
Beijing wins 5 of the measured lines; Port Louis wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Beijing or Port Louis?
Beijing is cheaper: about $1,580/month against $1,600/month in Port Louis, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Beijing or Port Louis?
Beijing and Port Louis score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Beijing or Port Louis?
Beijing has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Port Louis.
| Line | Beijing | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,580 | $1,600 |
| Rent | $700 | $720 |
| Food | $380 | $430 |
| Transport | $40 | $55 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 60 |
| Climate | continental | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Beijing September 11, 2026, Port Louis November 2, 2026.