Tag: cost of living

Retiring early in Mauritius works best if you already have real money. Not fantasy money. Not the kind of spreadsheet wealth that assumes markets only go up, rent never rises and you will somehow stay healthy forever. Actual capital, enough margin and a plan that still works when life gets irritating. That is why Mauritius […]

The permit says $2,000 a month. Can you actually live on that? Yes, technically. But you probably would not want to. How much it actually costs to retire in Mauritius as a couple depends on whether you are renting or own, whether you drive or use taxis, how often you eat out and whether you […]

After two difficult years, Mauritius is firmly in a disinflationary trend. Annual inflation fell to around 3.9% in early 2026 – down sharply from the 10.8% peak in 2022. Good news if you are planning salary rounds. Less good news if you locked in costs at the top. Where prices are moving, what the data […]

How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? The short answer is: less than you think, unless you have children in school. Then it costs more than you think. The real answer depends on two factors: where you live on the island and whether you are paying international school fees. Get both of those […]