Essentials
- City
- Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius
- Population
- 77,500
- Internet Speed
- Average 50-100 Mbps (Fiber available via My.T)
- Currency & Banking
- Mauritian Rupee (MUR). 1 USD ≈ 46 MUR, 1 EUR ≈ 50 MUR
- Tap Water
- Generally safe, but boiling or filtered water is recommended for sensitive stomachs
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and G (UK style) sockets
- SIM Card
- my.t (Mauritius Telecom) or Emtel; approx. 500 MUR for 100GB
- Banking for Expats
- MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank), SBM, and Absa; Revolut works for withdrawals
- Accommodation
- Guesthouses, apartments, and modern condos near the Metro Express line
- Cashless Friendly
- Moderate; supermarkets and malls accept cards, but markets (Bazar) require cash
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and local listings on MauritiusExpats.com; $500–$900/month
- Budget Accommodation
- Landmark City Hotel (approx. 1,800 MUR/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Sodnac (near the wellness park and modern amenities)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Old Quatre Bornes or Sodnac for proximity to the Metro Express station
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- The Hive (St Pierre or Ebene nearby - 10 mins away). Rates: ~7,000 MUR/month
- Best Cafe for Work
- Artisan Coffee at Trianon Shopping Park (Fast Wi-Fi and comfortable seating)
- Networking Events
- Mauritius Digital Nomad Meetups (often held at Ebene Cybercity bars)
- Social Events for Expats
- Internations Mauritius events and 'Expats à Maurice' Facebook groups
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Yugo or Ala-Lila (Local equivalents to Uber)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Emcar (Bell Village station nearby); approx. 600 MUR/day for a scooter
- Best Beach Nearby
- Flic en Flac Beach (20-25 mins drive away)
- Top Regional Airline
- Air Mauritius
- Top International Airline
- Emirates, Air France, British Airways
- Highway Access
- Direct access to M1 Motorway linking North and South
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Quatre Bornes Central Metro Station (Metro Express)
- Public Transport Passes
- MECard (tappable card for Metro Express); 30-50 MUR per trip
- Regional Travel
- Metro Express to Port Louis/Curepipe or Individual Bus Transport (NTC)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Wellkin Hospital (Moka - 15 mins away) or Victoria Hospital (Candos)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Sodnac Wellness Park (Free outdoor yoga) or Synergy Sport & Wellness
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- MyGym at Trianon Shopping Park or I-Motion (Ebene)
- Laundry Services
- Laundromania (St Jean Road); approx. 300 MUR per load
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- OrderManche or its-latable.mu
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Dholl Puri at the Quatre Bornes Market (Bazar)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Govinda’s (near the center) for affordable Indian veg food
- Best Dessert Spots
- Manny's Pastries or Milky Lane at Trianon
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Quatre Bornes Market (Bazar) for textiles and fresh produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- PriceGuru.mu and 101 Multimedia
- Grocery Delivery
- Winner’s Online or Shoprite via local delivery apps
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Ebene Cybercity (10 mins away) – Flying Dodo or Irish Pub
- Local Brewery
- Phoenix Beverages (Phoenix Brewery is just 5 mins away)
- Wine Bars
- Le Nicolas Wine Shop at Trianon Shopping Park
- Street Food Stalls
- Quatre Bornes Bus Station area (Gateaux Piments and Samoussas)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Panarottis (Italian) or Ocean Basket (Seafood) at Trianon
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Quatre Bornes Market (The Textile Market)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Natural History Museum (in Port Louis - 20 mins by Metro)
- Historical Sites
- The Martello Tower (La Preneuse - 30 mins away)
- Religious Sites
- Hurdowar Sanatan Dharma Mandir or St Jean Church
- Annual Events
- Thaipoosam Cavadee (Public holiday/processions in Jan/Feb)
- Cultural Districts
- The Corridor along St Jean Road
- Theater Venues
- Serge Constantin Theatre (Vacoas - 10 mins away)
- Local Markets
- Quatre Bornes Central Market (Wednesdays and Sundays for clothes)
- Music Scene
- Live Sega performances at local venues like Backstage (Ebene)
- Street Art
- Murals around the Metro Express stations
- Cooking Classes
- The Shanti Maurice program (Regional/South)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie Max Boullé (Rose Hill - 10 mins away)
- Historic Buildings
- The Old Railway Station building foundations
- Local Heritage
- The Indo-Mauritian textile heritage seen in the local garment trade
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Sodnac Wellness Park and Corps de Garde Mountain hiking trail
- National Parks Nearby
- Black River Gorges National Park (25 mins drive away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Jogging track at Sodnac Wellness Park
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Summit of Corps de Garde (View of the entire West coast)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Sept Cascades (Tamarin Falls - 20 mins away)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Public beaches at Flic en Flac (permitted in designated areas)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Mauritius Post (Quatre Bornes branch) or DHL
- Tech Repair Services
- iShop or specialized stalls at Orchard Centre
- Table Tennis Spots
- Quatre Bornes Multi-purpose Complex
- Language Classes
- Alliance Française (Bell Village) for French
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Quatre Bornes Public Library (near the market)
- Community Centers
- Sodnac Community Centre
- Gaming Lounges
- Nexus Gaming Lounge (Ebene)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Senator Club (Grand Baie or Port Louis)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 110,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 4,400,000 MUR)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 85,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 3,400,000 MUR)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 100,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 6,000,000 MUR)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 75,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 4,500,000 MUR)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 95,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 7,600,000 MUR)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 70,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 5,600,000 MUR)
- Corporate Tax
- 15% (80% partial exemption for certain activities)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (No withholding tax on dividends)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% (on income exceeding 3.9M MUR)
- VAT
- 15%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, applicable to companies
- Property Tax
- No general property tax; municipal rates apply based on location
- Property Transaction Tax
- 5% Registration Duty on property purchase
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Premium Visa (0% tax on foreign-sourced income if remitted to foreign accounts)