Tamarin Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🧾 VAT |
15% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, introduced in line with OECD BEPS |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
No annual property tax, but there is a municipal tax in certain urban areas |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
5% Land Transfer Tax + 5% Registration Duty |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
Premium Visa allows staying for 1 year (renewable) with tax liability only if money is remitted to Mauritius after 6 months |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 120,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 4,800,000 MUR) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 90,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 3,600,000 MUR) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 115,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 6,900,000 MUR) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 85,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 5,100,000 MUR) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. 110,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 8,800,000 MUR) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. 80,000 MUR per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 6,400,000 MUR) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
15% (with 3% on export of goods) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
0% (Mauritius does not levy withholding tax on dividends) |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Territorial/Residence-based; residents taxed on worldwide income |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
15% |
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏙️ City |
Tamarin, Rivière Noire District, Mauritius |
| 👥 Population |
Approximately 4,500 |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Fast fiber optic available; average 50-100 Mbps 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 G (UK style) and Type C (Europlug) |
| 📶 SIM Card |
my.t (Mauritius Telecom) or Emtel; 100GB data packages approx. 800 MUR ($17) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
MCB (Mauritius Commercial Bank) and Absa are the most common for residents |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Beachfront villas, modern apartments, and surf lodges; 45,000-80,000 MUR/month |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, cards widely accepted in supermarkets and malls; cash needed for local markets |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like West Island Residences |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
The Tamarin Surf Camp (approx. 2,000 MUR/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
Tamarin Bay for surfing and dolphin watching |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Black Rock or Carlos neighborhood for modern apartments and proximity to shops |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
The Hive Tamarin (located at Cap Tamarin); daily pass approx. 600 MUR |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
French View at Cap Tamarin or O’Panier for great Wi-Fi and coffee |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Weekly meetups organized by 'Mauritius Digital Nomads' Facebook group |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Thursday night gatherings at Big Willy’s in nearby Rivière Noire |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Yugo or Mauritius Taxi Service; no Uber/Bolt available |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
S'prit Mauritius (approx. 500-800 MUR per day for a scooter) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
Tamarin Public Beach (famous for surfing and salt pans) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Air Mauritius |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
Emirates, Air France, and Turkish Airlines |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
Connected via the B3 highway to the M1 motorway |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
No trains; Victoria Urban Terminal in Port Louis is the main bus hub |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
Cash-based bus system; short trips approx. 30-50 MUR |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Individual bus routes to Flic-en-Flac and Port Louis |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
C-Care Tamarin (private clinic at Cap Tamarin) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Yoga at Rituals Spa or sessions at The Riverland Sports Club |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
RM Club Mauritius (world-class facility in Tamarin/Rivière Noire) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
Pressing de l'Ouest at La Mivoie |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
OrderManange or Foodies.mu |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Dholl Puri and Mauritian Fish Curry |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Moka'z at Cap Tamarin offers various plant-based bowls |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
Le Petit Journal for French pastries |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Super U Tamarin or the local markets in nearby Bambous |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
PriceGuru.mu or Galaxy.mu |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
Lolo Supermarket online or Super U home delivery |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
Big Willy's (Bar, Restaurant, and Club) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
Flying Dodo Brewing Company (nearby in Bagatelle, but served locally) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Le Wine Shop at Ruisseau Créole |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Food trucks parked at Tamarin Public Beach (Entry of the village) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
La Madrague (Mediterranean/French) and Luigi’s (Italian) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
The Tamarin Salt Pans (Les Salines) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
The Martello Tower Museum in nearby La Preneuse |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
La Tourelle Mountain (historic lookout point) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
St. Benoit Catholic Church |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Mauritius Surfing Festival (seasonal) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
The old fishing village area near the river mouth |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Caudan Arts Centre (approx. 45 mins away in Port Louis) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Tamarin Sunday Market for crafts and local produce |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Live Sega music performances at local beach hotels |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Various murals around the Cap Tamarin smart city development |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
Kot Marie-Michelle (authentic Mauritian cooking experience nearby) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
The Gallery at Ruisseau Créole |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
The Old Sugar Mill ruins |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
The salt harvesting tradition dating back to the French period |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Black River Gorges National Park (10 min drive) |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Bras d'Eau National Park (approx 1.5 hours away) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
Trails within the Yemen Nature Reserve |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Top of La Tourelle de Tamarin mountain |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Black River Gorges (home to the Pink Pigeon) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Permitted in designated areas of Tamarin Public Beach with local caution |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
Mauritius Post Tamarin Branch; DHL at Ruisseau Créole |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
101 Multimedia at Cascavelle Shopping Mall |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Riverland Sports Club |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
French classes at Alliance Française (nearest in Belle Rose) |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
The Hive library corner |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Tamarin Village Council hall |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Found in the food court area of Cascavelle Mall |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Ti Vegas Casino in nearby Flic-en-Flac |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING TAMARIN