COST OF LIVING for expats in MAURITIUS

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This week I'm exploring the Cost of living for expats in Mauritius by breaking down the key elements that determine how much things cost living on this island.
Chapter:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Average salary
0:36 Tax rate
0:43 Housing
1:39 List of banks
1:52 Utilities
2:37 Internet & mobile phones
3:03 Cable TV
3:18 Transportation
4:37 Health
5:34 Education
6:49 Food
7:47 Clothing and other
8:22 Outro
Please remember that everyone is different. We all have varying salaries and monthly costs. This is purely a guide for you so that you have an indication of expenses here.
www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living....
Schools:
new.lebocage.net/
www.westcoast-schools.com/fee...
www.wipschool.com/
ecoleducentre.org/inscription/
/ nihsmauritius
telfairprimary.com/
alexandrahouseschool.com/
www.ecole-pauletvirginie.com/
www.llb.school/
www.ecoledunord.net/
clavis.mu/
Hospitals:
www.cliniquedarne.com/en
www.wellkinhospital.com/
www.c-care.mu/c-lab
Cars:
www.axess.mu/
Housing:
www.lexpressproperty.com/en/
Internet:
www.telecom.mu/
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@12hu12ik 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant content! Very informative. I know this might seem boring, but for people thinking about relocating - this is GOLD! Merci beaucoup!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was useful for you. Thanks for watching!

@forziaariana4901 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am very proud people like you are sharing ,researching,discovered news thing that we don't even know too much. That's a experience

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment Forzia. I have recently made another video about the cost of living as prices have risen drastically:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nreRaKWT05-8d5c.html

@justiceformenboys 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Lucy, very informative as always!!!

@Kakarbajoinsthefight 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! You were spot own in a clear and concise delivery of the cost description of Mauritius 🇲🇺 ! Thank you for your time and links! 👍

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

@matiasmartinez5023 3 жыл бұрын

Now that's a useful video. Great info, beautifully edited. Thanks

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matias! Very much appreciated.

@paulritter8109 8 ай бұрын

This is one of the best done videos I’ve seen lately. You’re really skilled at your craft. As a frame of reference, I work in the TV station.

@LucyLeheilleix 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much. I worked for many years in tv before starting a KZfaq channel!

@VicharB Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the spot on and concise information! Gave me some idea on the topic.

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@s.coombs6263 2 жыл бұрын

Good for someone to have taken this trouble to 'educate/inform' others giving a fair realistic indication of what to expect.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

@Turbo999be 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually so expensive that it is almost half the price of where I live ;-) For any Americans/Europeans those costs are dead cheap. I you have a business on Internet this is the place to be, cheap taxes and cheap cost of living. Talking about the taxes, 15% is unheard of in Europe. In Belgium where I live it's more like 50% and the cost of living is double... making a 4x advantage on the ratio earnings/cost of living...

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Europe is more for certain things. I’d argue the food cost is less though as the fresh produce is way better in Europe. It’s extremely expensive here for locals though. I really don’t know how many people survive.

@jude6317 3 жыл бұрын

It's been a long time since I left Mauritius and all these information are very useful because I was thinking of relocating there again!

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jude. I’m glad this was useful for you. Wishing you all of the best.

@antonwalker4038 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Lucy Thank you for giving us real info

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Anton! Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it useful :)

@christinebeautenutrition94 3 жыл бұрын

Very good ! These informations are precious for me Thank you so much Lucy 🥰

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure Christine.

@arinoecraft3424 3 жыл бұрын

Always precious informations thank you so much !!!🙏

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I try my best 😉

@Musicmatch2love 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that! I enjoyed it immensely and very helpful!!!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I have an updated video on the cost if living too. Check that out as prices have sky rocketed.

@expat8460 Жыл бұрын

Great quality keep it up.

@jrmonteiro1950 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! Very informative!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MaryOKC 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful…thank you for the information!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure!

@manishasoonarane9887 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much Lucy....I always wanted to have these resourceful info as I havent been to Mauritius in 20 yrs....n all that u share will definitely help me as am planning to relocate back to my homeland Mauritius ❤😘

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure Manisha!

@yogini9123 3 жыл бұрын

Very honest and informative video. All the rates you’ve mentioned are actually right. The most expensive spend here is indeed food.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Food gets me every time...and wine! Still, great to live here though.

@yogini9123 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix oh yes wine and beer. You should try flying dodo beers if haven’t yet. Beers and island life go so well.

@simplicityfocus9980 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@mazavaroo5959 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy, very detailed and helpful

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure Maza.

@travelaroundtheworld3180 3 жыл бұрын

You really did a good job ...this video is really helpful...for all of us ❤

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I’m really glad it was helpful!

@miraculousnaija3469 2 жыл бұрын

I love it, very informative.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@Insane.History 8 ай бұрын

Very Informative. Thanks for sharing

@VitalWellnessWisdom 2 жыл бұрын

I'm willing to come Mauritius within next few months. Your videos are so much helpful for me.. thanks a lot

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.

@amritabyeoomajee5588 5 ай бұрын

Mauritius is the Island which my parents grew up in.Although I was born in Britain .My parents taught me a lot about. Mauritius.Ihave taught my parents about Great Britain .

@arsmigration7885 2 жыл бұрын

I must say your contents are very informative and by all standard the best...

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Abass.

@danielteklit7705 Жыл бұрын

Great job. That was helpful.

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel. Do check out my latest video on that topic though as the cost of living has increased considerably since then.

@BryanDiscoversWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one, well made

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@KayLyda Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MaheshMoodley 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video...very comprehensive

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mahesh!

@yvonnesharpe1024 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you Lucy see you soon xx❤

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Only a pleasure 👍

@toddmaek5436 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is dope. Subbed.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd. Welcome to the channel!

@namkebanyanklariti 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this useful info

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Glad is was useful Rick.

@natashamaharaj302 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative. Thank you

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Natasha. Glad it was helpful.

@simasolutions9368 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy. Thank you for your content. We are a young South African family living in Cyprus but looking to visit Mauritius soon and perhaps relocate. Appreciate your time!!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@Jxxzph 5 ай бұрын

Did you make the move?

@austrobok2958 3 жыл бұрын

Another informative video, thanks Lucy. Was kinda expecting the prices except for petrol -that was a shocker! At least for the RSA, in Europe not so much. Jon

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon. Food still gets me here...

@charlesselvanathan5532 2 жыл бұрын

Very detail and informative. Good. Wish to know more about work and settle in Mauritius.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support Charles. 🙏

@nelsonmoonjr2895 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video.. Love ittttt

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nelson!

@pramens 3 жыл бұрын

deeper information i love that

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you 🙏

@ANogaga309 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff

@BryanDiscoversWorld 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, Congratulations on one million views.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan 🙌🌈⭐️

@rashidoleemahomed3762 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative..Thank you

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Rashid.

@Marko-the-Beast-Master 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Lucy. Thank you for the excellent video. I hope my earlier suggestion on what topics to film was one of the motivators for this :) It must have been challenging and you must have done a lot of research, thanks for that! You can see by the reactions that it was worth it. I'm buying coffee :)

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea and for the coffee too!

@marktaylor2418 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video many thanks

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mark.

@freethinker3356 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Lucy, very informative indeed, as of the prices, I would say they are quite comparable with western europe, I am from Germany and I found the prices reasonable :)

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know.

@keshavredsarmy 3 жыл бұрын

very nice video Lucy. keep it up

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Keshav! Enjoy your weekend!

@thewanderer9644 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video very informative would like to see more like this hello Lucy any chance you can do a video about beau plan ? And mahogany shopping promenade thank you

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Callum. I’ll see if I can get out to beau plan!

@lamxjason 2 жыл бұрын

great content thumbs up

@vyastotaram7160 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff- I think you should do a video for expat retired couple

@worldtraveler8372 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@P.EwithVirendera 2 жыл бұрын

Good one thanks

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@ravisharmaruchaya7836 3 жыл бұрын

Hi lucy i hope you do a video on the mauritian tram sys.. ❤️ the way you do your video.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I intend too, but have been wary of covid. Soon though! Take care and thanks for watching.

@darrenmcinerney2212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍.

@ngugidaniel1030 2 жыл бұрын

Well Elaborated..

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@MoorishBrooklyn 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@jerrychime4883 2 жыл бұрын

Very educative

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. A hard one to create as everyone has different salaries, lifestyles and living expenses!

@gerardy7500 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video on the cost of living in Mauritius. Unfortunately cost of living is skyrocketing around the world with the cost of energy rising. I can imagine how life can get even difficult for Mauritians on low to medium salary since lot's of products are imported. The costs of living in Australia is also rising as inflation biting us hard. The cost of Petrol is around $2.20 - $2.40 and Diesel $2.25 - $2.50 Litre and at some point there were talk of running out of electricity in the Eastern part of Australia. Fortunately crisis were averted, but there is talk of a sharp increase in electricity and gas bill which does not bode well for the future.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Too true. I have just done a new video on this very topic…

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7GXh9xzrbTDeYk.html

@fatfreddyscoat7564 5 ай бұрын

I genuinely wish you’d say the usd amounts as well as rupees - I sat down to listen to this but had to studiously watch it as I had absolutely zero idea what the currency amount was in my terms. You’re addressing an English speaking audience so it would be hugely helpful. Thanks.

@LucyLeheilleix 5 ай бұрын

Try using the chapters, then you can jump straight to each category and the USD will be on screen 😊

@rupalaarons9579 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you maam its very uhelpful for us god bless you 😊😊

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rupal!

@aripson 8 ай бұрын

TQVM!

@MrElhabib123 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting thanks

@AlwynUys 9 ай бұрын

Great video. 2023/24 version? And also maybe in ZAR? 😊

@LucyLeheilleix 9 ай бұрын

Hello! You might find this useful…. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nreRaKWT05-8d5c.htmlsi=m1FOKpAmcDSih7UX

@justinPirelli4062 11 ай бұрын

@lucyLeheilleix More videos please Lucy - maybe one about living on a boat anchored off the shore of Mauritius (Pros & Cons) Thanks for a great honest down to earth channel

@InsuranceInsightsWithTanya 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing these details. Is there a large US expat group in Mauritius?

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanya. We know a few US diplomats here, but I think generally there are only a few on the island. Are you planning on moving to Mauritius?

@JS-jh4cy Жыл бұрын

Lucky you don't have to heat the pool water, because the country is so warm

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

I don’t swim in pools in winter. Too cold for me 😅

@tjsoletsgo 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad it has helped you!

@tjsoletsgo 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix yeah we are serious about coming over soon, looking for the right people to connect with

@patricevitry9383 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy Great info, pretty much on par with Oz. But I guess the income is different. So maybe I can still retire there 🤔😊

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrice. Some people earn very well indeed here, depends on the job (IT and finance are top jobs) and the company. I put in the minimum wage as it’s important to realise that this place can be expensive. Thanks for the comment.

@karlerasure 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

A pleasure Karl!

@maliagarciathegreath-steps6762 Жыл бұрын

Lucy this is very informative & much appreciated.. I’ll be visiting soon what’s the best time to visit?

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

I made a video on this topic. Here you go: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5iSl5ynsquufo0.html

@ryanwolf486 2 жыл бұрын

You have awesome videos Lucy! You are truly an artist. I am now a subscriber. Are you a full-time KZfaq film maker while living in Mauritius? Basically how do you make the majority of your income? Thank you in advance!

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan. Thanks very much for watching and welcome to the channel. I am a full time video creator. Sadly KZfaq doesn’t pay much 😝

@ryanwolf486 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix Thank you for your quick reply! May I ask is most of your film making local, online or foreign work?

@timpalmer6134 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. paul from canada see you soon

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

How’s Canada Paul? Are they relatively free now?

@timpalmer6134 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix we are finally starting to open up here in Toronto Canada. Still semi lockdown. I am planning on moving to mauritius with my family want to relax now.

@emraldsakura2201 2 жыл бұрын

Housing and appartments costs a bit less in Beau Bassin, Rose Hill and Curpipe. Winners and Lolo supermarkets the prices of stuff there are alright compares to Tang and Intermart

@abdulyar131 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching!

@beulahjulius 2 жыл бұрын

Your content and this video are really insightful. Thank you, Lucy! I would like to ask, how much do devices like laptops, cameras, etc. cost?

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Do have a look online at sites like 101 multimedia and priceguru.mu. Good luck.

@beulahjulius 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks a lot, Lucy!

@CorinneSegura 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lucy, your videos are great. I'm wondering if organic foods are widely available there? ty

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. There are organic foods, but certainly not as easy to find as in Europe.

@rajuray8722 3 жыл бұрын

Mauritius lockdown here yea also is fine covid 19..... please say samthing watch from India.... ❤️❤️

@laurenoxche1693 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya Lucy - this is so informative. Thank you. We are planning to come over on the premium visa ( from SA). I hear that the public education is very good. Is it advisable to join a public primary school ? Our kid is 5 and going to gr R this year) and obviously her main language is English. SO am concerned re the French- Creole difference. Thanks again Lauren

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren. Most expats go with private schools tbh. The public education is very good, but it just seems that expats would fit in better from a socio economic perspective. I hope that helps?

@grantbotha8182 10 ай бұрын

Hi Lucy, We absolutely love your channel. BIG Thank You! We are looking into possibly moving to Mauritius next year February. Have you done an updated Cost of Living ? Also, we are keen to rent a 1 to 2 bedroom apartment for a month or 2. Do you have any suggestions? Regards, Grant

@LucyLeheilleix 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Grant for stopping by. Great that you’re thinking of coming here. Depends on where you’re moving from, but we find food expensive here. No updated video…..yet…. Do email me as I perhaps have a short term place you may like in Le Morne. 👍🏻

@richw0123 3 жыл бұрын

this info is very useful, It's become more clear that life for me in the UK is just economically unfeasible. I let out my one bedroom flat for more than the average wage in Mauritius, while living with my parents to save up. I could pay off the mortgage right now but it still leaves me at square one because the inflation here means that I'm always out of reach of being able to buy a house. It would be nice to know about expat groups for various hobbies and social stuff, are there people out there interested in stuff like model engineering, radio controlled aircraft, painting/drawing, paragliding, sailing etc. Its one thing moving to Mauritius to escape the UK but is there enough intellectual stuff going on to keep me sane out there?

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

I think as long as one can get off the island from time to time, you'd be fine here. There are expat groups on facebook and online like expat Mauritius where you can definitely meet people. There is good sailing and paragliding for sure :)

@pmbnet 2 жыл бұрын

You can fly your small plane clockwise around the island, then anti-clockwise if you get bored of that. LoL, small island life suites me just fine. I can find copious amounts of intelligence on KZfaq. I did see they have a R/C car racing club on tarmac. So there must be a R/C model plane club somewhere. I guess it will not be very regulated and you will have the freedom to fly they way you like without all the red tape rules.

@kaydenwongng6505 3 жыл бұрын

And for the insurance it depends on what type of insurance you want like for cars or health maybe swan would have a better price and my parents are in the insurance business these one insurance company that is really cheap but doesn’t corporate with other insurance companies love your vids❤️❤️❤️

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment. Insurance is a tricky one as there are so many options out there with varying prices. I do find though that international health cover is a must - if one can afford it. Keep well :)

@modeduran9819 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix hi rs 15000 to rs 18000.private sector industry

@lb3843 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I want to study abroad in Mauritius for PhD in Anthropology in the future . I am right now majoring in a bachelors degree in Anthropology at university.

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great Luke. Where are you currently based?

@lb3843 2 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix I am currently living in Pennsylvania with my parents . I am commuting everyday to school

@thisisme2115 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this valuable information. We are looking to move to Mauritius in 5 years and was wondering how much income would you need to have each month to live a fairly comfortable life in Mauritius? Considering that we have already purchased a house there, so I am talking about food, bills, fuel for cars etc. Thanks

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Do check out my newer video on this topic as prices have really gone up!

@Kevcamel 9 ай бұрын

Loving your videos thank you.... I am 64 single male, no family and looking to retire and just rent a place and buy a car whilst there... would have a budget of at least $25000 a year, so from this video I am guessing I'd be okay with that... once again thank you... I'll get you a coffee sorted... 🙂

@Nasser-bp6qf 8 ай бұрын

64 with no family is just sad

@andrewsema359 Жыл бұрын

Thx Lucy

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

A pleasure Andrew.

@jeanclaudesangnyuy3524 2 жыл бұрын

I wish to travel to Mauritius 🇲🇺

@peacemaker9572 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I go to mauritius, I find to live comfortably, il need around €2000 a month, but then I still remember the days when we use to live on Rs500 The point is the more you earn ,the more you spend

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Thanks for the comment 🙏

@TheZotyesz 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lucy, I love your videos and this one is such a useful topic. But I’m getting confused and a bit anxious too. :( Is it just me or the cost of living seems to be far higher than the average salary - based on your numbers? How much would you say a family of four would need to live on? Please could you give me your thoughts on the bare minimum and also an average? I would really appreciate it.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Perhaps confusing, but I gave the Rs21000 salary (average for locals) just to put into perspective how expensive it is here for a Mauritian earning that amount. Of course many people earn more. Some earn millions. It all depends on your job (like everywhere in the world). Based on all those prices, to live comfortably, for a family, you need about Rs150-180k per month. Everyone has different living standards though...

@TheZotyesz 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix Thanks Lucy! So with the 15 % income tax applied this would mean 175.000-210.000 Rupees per month which suggest salaries around 80-110.000 Rupees for each parent. How realistic you think it is to find jobs for that range? You can see where my anxiousness coming from when you mentioned the average salary... :(

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheZotyesz which field do you work in? That salary is highly possible for some families.

@TheZotyesz 3 жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix hi Lucy, sorry I was on holiday and decided not to touch my gadgets. :) So, yes, I’m working in Data Science (Data Analytics Consultant) and my wife is a Lease Administrator at the moment. Why I’m asking these questions is because I couldn’t find jobs with indicated salary (even the range) so it’s very difficult to have an idea. I would appreciate if you could help with this. Thanks a lot Zoltan

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheZotyesz Possibly you'd need to contact the potential employers via email and ask up front (if the salary isn't advertised). More than that, I don't know as I don't work in that field.

@AngelaKSellsHomes 8 ай бұрын

The prices were better than in America. The average income was much lower. Too much lower for it to work for most people.

@aleksey9213 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

A pleasure!

@cedriccunsamy9620 3 жыл бұрын

Great! If you need any advice for your automotive needs, whether you want to buy/sell your car, service, repair or respray your vehicle. We are from The Car Connexion (Autograph) in the north of the island, we’ll be glad to assist.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cedric!

@chernorjalloh1323 2 жыл бұрын

Good. Mauritius is a place to live.

@gailordroberts Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Thank you. Any chance you are keen to do a parity based assessment? For example, the cost of a basket of groceries, fuel and such in Rupees and then do the Rand comparison for South Africans. Exchange rates help for those who earn their Rands in/from South Africa, but if one earns locally, what’s the true cost of living?

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

South Africa is much cheaper for groceries (for most items). Mauritius is similar in cost to France. Most South Africans will find Mauritius to be very expensive, especially where property is involved as the rand is so weak.

@gailordroberts Жыл бұрын

Which is why I ask what PARITY is.

@charlesciccone6003 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, great video and thanks for posting. It appears Port Louis is the cheapest place to live. What is the general "vibe" of the city? Is it safe? Relatively quiet at night when you're trying to sleep? (I'm older & tend to go to bed early). Is it relatively clean? For all questions I don't mean perfect, just decent. Thanks again.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

I think Port Louis is probably fine to live (particularly if you work there too as traffic is a huge problem). It is safe and relatively clean too. Personally, as we're on an island, I prefer to live near the beach. Thanks very much Charles for the comment.

@bram992 2 жыл бұрын

Based on your queries. Msuritius is not for you try quenca Ecuador.

@eddyDIYprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't buy you a coffee.. link is broken. Great content btw.

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddy! Will try and fix that link :)

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

www.buymeacoffee.com/home Not sure if this one works? Anyway, thanks for watching.

@HappilyNorth 7 ай бұрын

These figures don't make a lot of sense based on the average salary. Unless the average salary earners live in tents, with no tv, phone or transport. Really good video though.

@LucyLeheilleix 7 ай бұрын

If you earn minimum wage, life is very very tough. Thanks for watching.

@yogshayeramhota3611 2 жыл бұрын

U from the UK Lucy?? Nice vid btw

@LucyLeheilleix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m originally from RSA, but did my primary school in UK and then started my career there too.

@rafickburahee9868 Жыл бұрын

Hello people out there. I am in u.k. I have a property in Mauritius that I am considering renting.Interested?

@derrickc8366 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful info - what about liquor prices? 🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🥃 I have a bad habit...

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Alcohol is very expensive 🫣

@derrickc8366 Жыл бұрын

@@LucyLeheilleix I thought we bought at the wrong places. SuperU, Winners, etc are not cheap at all. Thought the locals had a secret

@kaydenwongng6505 3 жыл бұрын

For the clothing I person buy my clothes in other countries because it is cheaper like in London

@LucyLeheilleix 3 жыл бұрын

Clothes are cheaper elsewhere for sure. Only problem is, with covid, we've been stuck here unable to move :) Anyway, at least beaches are opening up again next week! Thanks so much for watching.

@sammencia7945 Жыл бұрын

Rent 500 € Util 100€ Food 250€ Misc 50€ 900€ a month Visa runs not included.

@LucyLeheilleix Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@mansamusa1848 Жыл бұрын

Very expensive

@verity4917 10 ай бұрын

@@mansamusa1848 AS I SAID, I'M A MAURITIAN AND INVESTIGATE A LOT. I KNOW THAT MAURITIUS IS ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, in relation to the Mauritians who have to borrow money to buy food!😥