What budget do I need to live in Mauritius ?

@tomgmu

There are plenty of beaches all over. Probably best if you take a short term private rental & check out all the beaches & areas before deciding on a long term rental. Have a look at google maps to get an idea of beaches & shops.

In terms of rental price, a private rental will probably be cheaper regardless of area.

Public transport: there are buses & what we call taxi buses. Taxi buses charge same price & make same stops as buses. Bus is about 50 r per trip. Taxi prices are negotiable. Not sure how it works where you are but you can't just order a cab by phone. One you find a taxi driver you like maybe just use him as your private taxi. You can then just book him for any trips to take you there & home or drive you around. Again this is negotiable & variable - 500 r to 2000 r depending where you are going & how many stops & time of day.

I would budget for at least 50,000 r per month

In terms of neighbor hood, you are looking at somewhere on the coast. Best one to live in will be the best one for YOU to live. Maybe look at some videos on Youtube to get a visual.