Other Services and Amenities
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Senator Casino (Grand Baie)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Grand Baie Public Library
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Mauritius Post (Pereybere branch) or DHL (Grand Baie)
- Tech Repair Services
- iShop (Apple Authorized) at La Croisette
- Table Tennis Spots
- Regional youth centers or private villas
- Language Classes
- Alliance Française (various locations for French/Creole)
- Gaming Lounges
- Metronet (Grand Baie) for esports
- Community Centers
- Pereybere Social Welfare Centre
Essentials
- City
- Pereybere, Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
- Population
- Approx. 5,000
- Internet Speed
- Fiber available, average 100 Mbps via My.T (Mauritius Telecom)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 45 MUR, 1 EUR ≈ 48 MUR
- Tap Water
- Potable but filtration or boiling is recommended; most nomads use bottled water (5L for 60 MUR)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C (European) and Type G (British) sockets
- SIM Card
- my.t or Emtel; approx. 600 MUR ($13) for 100GB monthly data
- Banking for Expats
- MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank) and Absa are widely available; Revolut works for withdrawals
- Accommodation
- Villas and apartments; Airbnb and local agents like Property Cloud
- Cashless Friendly
- Mostly; cards accepted at Super U and restaurants, but cash needed for beach stalls
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local guesthouses like Casa de la Playa
- Budget Accommodation
- Pillay Guest House (approx. 1,500 MUR per night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Pereybere Public Beach area for proximity to water and dining
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Chemin du Vieux Moulin or nested residential streets behind Winner's supermarket for quietude
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Hive (Grand Baie), 10 mins away (Daily pass approx. 800 MUR)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Bloom (Pereybere) - Great Wi-Fi and power outlets; Coffee approx. 140 MUR
- Networking Events
- Grand Baie Business Meetups (via Meetup.com) or La Croisette networking nights
- Social Events for Expats
- Mauritius Expats & Digital Nomads Facebook Group; Friday nights at Beach House
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Yugo or MauriTaxi; Pereybere to Grand Baie approx. 300-400 MUR
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Emcar (Grand Baie); Scooter approx. 500 MUR per day
- Best Beach Nearby
- Pereybere Public Beach (Central) or La Cuvette (5 mins drive)
- Top Regional Airline
- Air Mauritius
- Top International Airline
- Emirates, Air France, British Airways
- Highway Access
- M2 Motorway (The North-South Arterial Road) starts 10 mins away in Grand Baie
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- No trains; Grand Baie Central Bus Terminal is the main hub
- Public Transport Passes
- Cash-based; Pereybere to Port Louis via Express Bus is approx. 40 MUR
- Regional Travel
- Local buses (blue for standard, red for express) or car rentals (approx. 1,200 MUR/day)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Clinique du Nord (Baie aux Tortues) or Wellkin Hospital (Moka, 40 mins away)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Mauritius (private sessions or hotel-based at LUX* Grand Gaube nearby)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Ennoia Sports & Fitness Club at Grand Baie La Croisette
- Laundry Services
- Net à Sec (Grand Baie) or local guesthouse laundry services
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- OrderManche or Munch My
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Dholl Puri (approx. 15-20 MUR per pair at street stalls)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Eat with Fingers (Grand Baie) - 100% Vegan menu; Mains approx. 450 MUR
- Best Dessert Spots
- Le Capitaine (Grand Baie) for upscale desserts or Gelateria Amorino
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Winner’s Supermarket (Pereybere) or Super U (Grand Baie)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- PriceGuru.mu or Jumia Mauritius
- Grocery Delivery
- The Shop (theshop.mu) or Winner's Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Grand Baie Main Road (Banana Café, Insomnia Nightclub)
- Local Brewery
- Phoenix Beverages (Phoenix Beer) or Flying Dodo Brewing Company (Moka)
- Wine Bars
- 20/21 Wine & Spirits (Grand Baie)
- Street Food Stalls
- Vendors at Pereybere Public Beach parking lot (Kebab, Pineapple with chili, Samousas)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Grill & Chill (Steaks/Burgers) or Wang Thai (Thai cuisine)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Chapelle Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice (The Red Church) in Cap Malheureux (5 mins north)
- Museums & Art Venues
- L'Aventure du Sucre (Sugar Museum) in Pamplemousses
- Historical Sites
- Labourdonnais Chateau (Historic colonial mansion and gardens)
- Religious Sites
- Shiv Kalyan Vath Mandir (Hindu Temple in Pereybere)
- Annual Events
- Maha Shivaratri (February/March pilgrimage to Grand Bassin)
- Cultural Districts
- Port Louis Central Market and Chinatown (45 mins drive)
- Theater Venues
- Caudan Arts Centre (Port Louis)
- Local Markets
- Grand Baie Bazaar (souvenirs and textiles)
- Music Scene
- Sega performances at local resorts; live jazz at Banana Café
- Street Art
- Porlwi street art murals found in the capital, Port Louis
- Cooking Classes
- Kot Marie-Michelle (authentic Mauritian home cooking experience)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie du Moulin Cassé (Pereybere)
- Historic Buildings
- Pamplemousses Botanical Garden structures
- Local Heritage
- Sega Music and the Dodo bird cultural iconography
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Flat Island and Gabriel Island (Accessible by Catamaran from Pereybere)
- National Parks Nearby
- Bras d'Eau National Park (East coast, approx 35 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Coastal road from Pereybere to Cap Malheureux
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Cap Malheureux point looking towards Coin de Mire island
- Birdwatching Locations
- Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Not permitted on public beaches without permit; private beach villas only
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² studio = $112,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $76,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $150,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,700 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $102,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $184,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $120,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 15% standard; can be lower (3%) for specific export/global business
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0%
- Tax System
- Territorial/Residence-based; specialized tax regimes for Premium Visa holders
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% (for income exceeding 3 Million MUR)
- VAT
- 15%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, introduced in line with OECD standards
- Property Tax
- None (no annual land tax or council tax for residential property)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 5% Registration Duty plus notary fees
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- The Premium Visa allows for 1 year of stay with 0% tax on foreign-sourced income if settled correctly