Mauritius · Africa
Port Louis
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,600Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,080/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Mauritius.
Healthcare
Public healthcare is free at government hospitals/health centres, while most expatriates use private clinics such as those in Port Louis, Moka, Curepipe and Grand Baie for shorter waits and better facilities.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, but foreign-source income (including pensions) is taxable only to the extent it is remitted to Mauritius, at progressive rates up to 20%.
English
High — English is the official language of government, law and schooling and is widely understood, though Mauritian Creole and French dominate everyday speech.
Getting in — Mauritius
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Premium Travel Visa
1 year, renewable
Student Visa / Residence Permit
Length of the course, renewable
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Port Louis at a glance
Port Louis, Mauritius costs about $1,600 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 45% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $720 and the smallest is transport at $55. In our data internet averages 60 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Flic en Flac at $1,495 a month to Cape Town at $1,600.
Costs verified on November 2, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Port Louis
How much does it cost to live in Port Louis?
A solo remote worker in Port Louis, Mauritius spends an estimated $1,600 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Port Louis?
Rent in Port Louis is an estimated $720 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Port Louis?
Internet in Port Louis averages 60 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Port Louis?
A coworking space in Port Louis costs an estimated $130 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Port Louis safe?
Port Louis has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Port Louis's nomad score?
Port Louis scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.