Essentials
- City
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius
- Population
- 104,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 100 Mbps (Fiber available via My.T and Emtel)
- Currency & Banking
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR). 1 USD ≈ 46 MUR, 1 EUR ≈ 50 MUR
- Tap Water
- Generally safe to drink, but filtration or boiling is recommended for sensitive systems
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK style) and Type C (European style)
- SIM Card
- My.T (Mauritius Telecom) or Emtel; approx. 500 MUR for 50GB monthly data
- Banking for Expats
- MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank), SBM (State Bank of Mauritius), Absa; Revolut/Wise work well
- Accommodation
- Local guesthouses and modern apartments; prices range from 25,000 to 55,000 MUR/month
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and JuiceByMCB (QR payments) accepted at supermarkets/malls; cash needed for small stalls
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and local listings on LexpressProperty; average 1,500 - 3,500 MUR per night
- Budget Accommodation
- Maison d'Hôtes (B&Bs) in Rose Hill; approx. 1,000 MUR per night
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ebène Cybercity (nearby) for modern amenities or central Rose Hill for local vibe
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Vandermeersch and Balfour area; quiet, residential, and close to the Metro Express
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Hive Ebène (5 mins away); approx. 6,000 MUR/month or 600 MUR/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Artisan Coffee (Ebène) or Mugg & Bean at Bagatelle Mall (10 mins drive)
- Networking Events
- Dodo Work meetups and regular professional workshops at Ebène Cybercity
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats Mauritius Facebook Group meetups; Internations Mauritius gatherings
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Yugo and Ala-Lila; standard rides within the city approx. 200-400 MUR
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Silverline Rental (Port Louis/Flic en Flac); approx. 500-800 MUR/day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Flic en Flac Beach (approx. 25 mins by car or 45 mins by bus)
- Top Regional Airline
- Air Mauritius
- Top International Airline
- Emirates, Air France, British Airways
- Highway Access
- Direct access to M1 Motorway linking Port Louis to the South
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Rose Hill Central Metro Station (Metro Express connection to Port Louis and Curepipe)
- Public Transport Passes
- MECard for Metro Express; fares range from 30 to 55 MUR per trip
- Regional Travel
- Metro Express for north-south travel; National Transport Corporation (NTC) buses for local routes
Other Services and Amenities
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Ti Vegas (Quatre Bornes, 10 mins away) or Senator Club
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Mauritius Post (Rose Hill branch) and DHL Ebène
- Tech Repair Services
- Rose Hill Market area has numerous independent phone and laptop repair stalls
- Table Tennis Spots
- Rose Hill Club and various community youth centers
- Language Classes
- Alliance Française de Maurice (Bell Village/Moka nearby) for French
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Rose Hill Public Library (Plaza complex)
- Community Centers
- Rose Hill Youth Centre
- Gaming Lounges
- E-Sport platforms and gaming cafes in Ebène
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 85,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 3.4M MUR)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 60,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 2.4M MUR)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 80,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 4.8M MUR)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 55,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 3.3M MUR)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 75,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 6M MUR)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 50,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 4M MUR)
- Corporate Tax
- 15% (80% partial exemption available for certain sectors)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0%
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents (more than 183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% (progressive rates starting from 0%)
- VAT
- 15%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to companies with foreign subsidiaries
- Property Tax
- Generally no annual property tax for residential use; municipal rates may apply
- Property Transaction Tax
- 5% Registration Duty on property transfers
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Premium Visa allows for 1-year residency with 0% tax on foreign income if not remitted
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Wellkin Hospital (Moka) - Private (10 mins drive) or Victoria Hospital (Candos) - Public
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Art of Living Centre Rose Hill; holistic workshops and yoga sessions
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Ennoia Sports & Fitness Club (Grand Baie/Moka) or local Rose Hill gymnasiums; approx. 1,500 MUR/month
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Shop, Rose Hill; approx. 300 MUR per load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Ordermanzer and Muncha
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Dholl Puri at the Rose Hill Market; approx. 25 MUR
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Eat with Fingers (Ebène) and various Tamil/Indian vegetarian options in central Rose Hill
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pâtisserie Le Trèfle; famous for local pastries and cakes
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Rose Hill Central Market and Intermart
- E-commerce/Online Store
- PriceGuru.mu and 101 Multimedia for tech
- Grocery Delivery
- Winner’s Online and Monoprix via the website
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Ebène Cybercity bars (e.g., Flying Dodo) for after-work drinks
- Local Brewery
- Phoenix Beverages (Phoenix Beer); brewery tours available in nearby Phoenix
- Wine Bars
- 20/Vin at Bagatelle Mall; high-end wine tasting and sales
- Street Food Stalls
- Arab Town (Rose Hill) for skewers and kebabs
- Popular International Cuisine
- Panarottis (Italian) and Ocean Basket (Seafood) at nearby malls
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Plaza Theatre (historic architectural landmark currently under renovation)
- Museums & Art Venues
- The Blue Penny Museum (Port Louis, 20 mins away)
- Historical Sites
- State House (Le Réduit) - nearby historic grounds and gardens
- Religious Sites
- Eglise de Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes (Rose Hill)
- Annual Events
- Thaipoosam Cavadee (January/February) - major cultural processions
- Cultural Districts
- Rose Hill town center for its mix of Indian, Chinese, and Creole influences
- Theater Venues
- Plaza Theatre for local plays and orchestral performances
- Local Markets
- Rose Hill Market (Bazaar) for textiles, spices, and clothing
- Music Scene
- Live Sega performances and local bars in the nearby Ebène strip
- Street Art
- Murals near the Metro Express line and urban art in Rose Hill center
- Cooking Classes
- The Shanti Maurice or local community cooking workshops in Rose Hill
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Max Boullé; showcases local Mauritian artists
- Historic Buildings
- Rose Hill Town Hall architectural complex
- Local Heritage
- The multilingual nature of the town (Mauritian Creole, French, English)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Balfour Garden (scenic overlooks of the Grand River North West waterfall)
- National Parks Nearby
- Black River Gorges National Park (30 mins drive south)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Vandermeersch Street promenade for jogging/walking
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Corps de Garde Mountain trek for panoramic views of the Plaines Wilhems
- Birdwatching Locations
- Balfour Garden for local tropical species and fruit bats
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Not permitted in city limits; available at Flic en Flac public beach areas