At a glance
 MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | Mauritius |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,145 / mo | $1,812 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 19°C | 29° / 21°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 50 Good | 46 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23.9°C | 27.8°C |
| Average low | 21.3°C | 22.5°C |
| Precipitation | 64 mm / mo | 71 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 341 h / mo | 338 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 73% |
| Rain days | 13.5 / mo | 13.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 30.5 km/h | 27.2 km/h |
MU
Rodrigues Island · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 26
A 26
M 24
J 23
J 22
A 21
S 22
O 23
N 24
D 25
MU
Grand Baie · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 30
A 29
M 28
J 26
J 25
A 26
S 26
O 27
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 50 | 46 |
| PM2.5 | 10.2 µg/m³ | 9.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.6 µg/m³ | 16.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 63 µg/m³ | 68 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 9.4 | 7.3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.5 | 5.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.6 | 6.4 |
| Startup Scene | 1.8 | 4.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.6 | 7.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.2 | 5.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 4.8 |
| Weather | 8.4 | 8.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.6 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 5.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Currency Stability | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 6.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.9 | 4.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.3 | 7.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 8.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 5.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 7.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.0 | 5.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.7 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.4 | 5.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.3 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.7 | 4.9 |
| Internet Speed | 5.4 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.9 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Food Scene | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 6.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.1 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.7 | 7.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.6 | 6.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Political Stability | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 8.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.0 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 7.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 2.2 | 5.6 |
| Public Transit | 2.4 | 4.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 4.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 6.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.0 | 4.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $47 per pair | $53 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $42 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $82 per pair | $84 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $54 per month | $63 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.45 per ticket | $7.37 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.90 per cup | $2.53 per cup |
| Beer | $2.37 per pint | $3.16 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.38 per meal | $7.37 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $39 per meal | $42 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.89 per meal | $8.43 per meal |
| Apples | $2.69 per kg | $2.53 per kg |
| Bread | $0.26 per loaf | $0.84 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 per bottle | $0.63 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.40 per liter | $1.47 per liter |
| Rice | $1.18 per kg | $1.69 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.67 per kg | $7.37 per kg |
| Beef | $9.68 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $204 per month | $190 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $42 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $22 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.45 per purchase | $8.43 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $258 per month | $253 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $312 per month | $527 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $904 per month | $1,264 per month |
| Coworking Space | $133 per month | $169 per month |
| Coliving Space | $602 per month | $737 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $19 per month | $25 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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| Leisure Activities | $26 per month | $32 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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| Haircut | $7.53 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.68 per kg | $6.32 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $32 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.61 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.68 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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| Transportation | $39 per month | $63 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.23 per trip | $3.16 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.29 per km | $0.84 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $24 per month | $42 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.61 per trip | $6.32 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.45 per liter | $1.58 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $13 per month | $32 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MU
Rodrigues Island
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MU
Grand Baie
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $47 per month | $42 per month |