Mauritius
Indian Ocean Islands · Mauritius · Africa
Turquoise lagoons, lush mountains, and a tax-friendly island lifestyle blending African, Indian, and French cultures.
Mauritius offers tropical-island living with real infrastructure — good roads, reliable internet, multilingual locals, and a stable, business-friendly government with attractive residency schemes. Beaches are stunning and the lifestyle is relaxed and safe. It's pricier than mainland Africa, island life can feel small and slow after a while, and cyclone season brings storms. Ideal for those wanting beach calm with first-world reliability.
comfortable monthly budget
1-bed rent, good area
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A blend of Creole, Indian, and French-Mauritian locals plus a wealthy expat and retiree set; it's friendly but social circles can feel cliquey, so making deep friends takes effort. Nightlife is low-key resort bars and beach clubs rather than a club scene.
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Tax in Mauritius
Special regime: Foreign income taxed only when remitted; no capital-gains tax
Low flat-ish rates (top band 20% from July 2025), no capital-gains tax, and foreign income taxed only on remittance.
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