Standard of living in Mauritius

30,000 rs is the minimum legal salary for foreigners. Mauritians are paid 15,000 rs on average. But expatriates usually get more

I know for local Mauritians there are a lot of benefits given by the Goverment but as an exptriate I have to pay for my childs college education. Do you feel that 30,000 is too basic or enough to live comfortable life.

too basic if you've got children...

should I then negotiate for MUR 50,000 or it should be more.

Walter, I don't even know which position you are applying for, your skills, diplomas and experience ... how could I know how much you should negotiate?

I am offered a job as a office manager

two more questions.

1.For working in Port louis , where is the nearest place to stay and the approx rent for 3 bedroom apt or a duplex.
2. Just for informations where do mostly Indian expatriates live.

sorry but I have to again repeat my question as I have to give this company my acceptance.
Generally for a family of 3, is the salary of MUR 50,000 enough or it should be more. I am asking in line of living a comfortable live eg car,cable TV,insurance and socialising.

Does it include your house + car?

Have you read the other topics on the forum? such as cost of living in Mauritius?

If you see my first post I have mentioned that my offer includes accomodation and transport to my office. That mean I have to buy a car for personal travel. I have read almost all the post even in other forums. It gives cost of comodties , but does not answer a simple question as to how much salary is okay for an expatirate to live with his family with or without accomodation. The salary should be for a comfortable live and not for luxroius life.I have read some post of 2008 where it is mentioned that MUR 30,000 as good salary but considering the inflation the situation changes every month. If 50,000 is good now could be okay or basic in Dec. I am not aware of the inflation rate there.

Hi Walter,
I'm considering to move to Mauritius soon, we are a family of 3 (me, my husband a and our 3 years child) and I think 50.000 rs is enough for a comfortable life, if you have an accomodation and a transport to work.
Consider you have to face costs as medical insurance (if you don't have in your contract) for all your family, a school for your child and everyday life expenses.
30.000 is not enough but 50.000 is ok!
Rain

This is exactly what I wanted to know!!! thanks

Since the company is giving me a car. How long does it take to get a driving licence. I currently don't have a car driving licence but I do have a motor cycle licence. I know I will have to join a driving school, but approx how much time does it take and is the proceedure very difficult.

1 Driving Licence:
Minimum 3-6 mths Practice, if u pass on the 1st time!
U will need ur work permit no, then u can
apply to te Line Barrack in Pl

2 Salary : No real salary cap in the forum cause it varies,
With your familly depending what type of lifestyle you have!

Certainly u can live on 30 or 50K! But a good expat package
is about Rs100,000, with all expenses paid. Thats general
rule for the government to give a company permission to
employ expats!

But it up to negotiation skills etc n position.

dont forget that you will probably might want to leave
for somewhere else, so you should be able to put aside
saving for relocations or visiting parents or home!

he salary should be for a comfortable live and not for luxroius life

comfortable live ->Mini 50k is just enough
Luxury lfe -> mini 75000 n lots to spare!

Good luck

comfortable live ->Mini 50k is just enough
Luxury lfe -> mini 75000 n lots to spare!

Does this apply for family of 3 or for an individual.

Hi
we are hoping to relocate to Mauritius in the next year as a self-employed couple with kids.  My question is this: if we are South African residents staying in Mauritius with an Occupation Permit, do we have to pay income tax to Mauritius when our business is IT based?

i have been working in  mauritius from 2005 to 2011....MUR 30000 salary is not comfortable , it would be in lower middle class..

yes

walter,
50000 rs per  month is comfortable salary, go for it....if you are provided with accomodation and car.
i have been there from 2005 to 2011 with family.....its good to work there....good people...indian expatriate are scattered all over the island,,,but mostly you will find it in quatre-borne, rose-hill , port-louis....
terre- rough is a good place to stay near to port louis...do not hesitate to get more information...write to me on rbpatel2000@yahoo.com