At a glance
 MU
Rodrigues Island
|
 MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius | Maldives |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,145 / mo | $2,656 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 26° / 20°C | 30° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 36 Good | 27 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 23.9°C | 28.6°C |
| Average low | 21.3°C | 26.8°C |
| Precipitation | 64 mm / mo | 169 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 341 h / mo | 308 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 76% |
| Rain days | 13.5 / mo | 15.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 30.5 km/h | 23.8 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
MV
Mathiveri · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 29
A 29
M 29
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 28
D 28
Air quality
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 36 | 27 |
| PM2.5 | 5 µg/m³ | 5.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.4 µg/m³ | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 39 µg/m³ | 39 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 11.4 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Startup Scene | 1.8 | 1.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.6 | 7.2 |
| Green Spaces | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.4 | 4.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Weather | 8.4 | 6.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.6 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| Currency Stability | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 3.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Nightlife | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.0 | 1.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Internet Speed | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.9 | 6.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 2.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.7 | 3.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.3 | 3.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| Political Stability | 8.1 | 6.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 5.2 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Cleanliness | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.4 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.0 | 7.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Cycling | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 8.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 5.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $47 per pair | $97 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $34 per dress | $32 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $82 per pair | $130 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $54 per month | $97 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.45 per ticket | $7.78 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.90 per cup | $2.27 per cup |
| Beer | $2.37 per pint | $3.56 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.38 per meal | $6.48 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $39 per meal | $52 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.89 per meal | $7.78 per meal |
| Apples | $2.69 per kg | $1.94 per kg |
| Bread | $0.26 per loaf | $0.97 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.75 per bottle | $0.65 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.40 per liter | $1.62 per liter |
| Rice | $1.18 per kg | $1.75 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.67 per kg | $7.78 per kg |
| Beef | $9.68 per kg | $9.07 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $25 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $204 per month | $194 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | — | $52 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $22 per visit | $26 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.45 per purchase | $9.72 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $258 per month | $259 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $312 per month | $454 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $904 per month | $2,268 per month |
| Coworking Space | $133 per month | $194 per month |
| Coliving Space | $602 per month | $1,620 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $19 per month | $19 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $26 per month | $65 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.53 per visit | $5.18 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.68 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $27 per month | $78 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.61 one-time | $9.72 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $30 per month | $52 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.68 per hour | $32 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $39 per month | $19 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.23 per trip | $1.94 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.29 per km | $0.97 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $24 per month | $52 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.61 per trip | $4.54 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.45 per liter | $1.62 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $13 per month | $26 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MU
Rodrigues Island
|
MV
Mathiveri
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $47 per month | $97 per month |