General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Port Louis |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.3% |
| Gdp | $14.59 billion |
| Size | 2,040 km² |
| Population | 1,265,738 |
| Population density | 620/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.6 |
| City population | 45.3% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 20∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | English, French, Creole |
| Population able to read | 91.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 17.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 69.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 23.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 2.8/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Left |
| Main airline | Air Mauritius |
| Main airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $40/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 15% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $9000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 47.35/MBits |
| Tld | .mu |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 62% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 98% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Super U |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Nouvelle |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie des Mascareignes |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Dholl Puri | A flatbread filled with yellow split peas, served with chutneys | $2-3 |
| Roti | A flatbread made with flour, water, and salt | $1-2 |
| Briani | A rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices | $4-6 |
| Mine Frite | Fried noodles served with a variety of toppings | $3-5 |
| Boulettes | Fried dumplings made with meat, fish, or vegetables | $2-4 |
| Samoosas | Triangular pastries filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese | $1-2 |
| Gateaux Piment | A spicy cake made with chili peppers | $2-3 |
| Alouda | A cold drink made with milk, sugar, and tapioca pearls | $1-2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Alouda | A refreshing drink made with milk, tapioca pearls, and flavored syrup | 2-3 |
| Citronnade | A lemonade-like drink made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar | 1-2 |
| Phoenix | A beer brewed in Mauritius | 2-3 |
| Rhumerie de Chamarel | A rum distillery that offers tours and tastings | 10-20 |
| Segafredo Zanetti | A coffee shop chain that offers a variety of coffee drinks | 3-5 |
| Tea | Mauritius is known for its tea plantations, and there are many different types of tea to try | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dodo Figurine | A small, wooden or ceramic figurine of the extinct dodo bird | $5-$15 |
| Model Ship | A small, wooden model of a traditional Mauritian fishing boat | $10-$25 |
| Sugar Cane Rum | A bottle of locally produced sugar cane rum | $15-$30 |
| Sega CD | A CD of traditional Mauritian sega music | $10-$15 |
| Vanilla Extract | A bottle of pure vanilla extract made from Mauritian vanilla beans | $15-$25 |
| Tea | A box of locally grown and blended tea | $5-$10 |
| Salt | A bag of locally harvested sea salt | $5-$10 |
| Spices | A selection of locally grown spices, such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg | $5-$10 |
| Handicrafts | A variety of handmade crafts, such as baskets, pottery, and jewelry | $5-$25 |
| Clothing | A T-shirt or other piece of clothing with a Mauritian design | $10-$25 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Chinese Spring Festival | January or February | Celebrates the Chinese New Year |
| Thaipoosam Cavadee | January or February | Celebrates the Hindu festival of Thaipusam |
| Maha Shivaratree | February or March | Celebrates the Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri |
| National Day | March 12 | Commemorates the independence of Mauritius from the United Kingdom in 1968 |
| Ugadi | March or April | Celebrates the Hindu festival of Ugadi |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | May or June | Celebrates the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | Celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | August or September | Celebrates the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Divali | October or November | Celebrates the Hindu festival of Diwali |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Celebrates the Christian feast of All Saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Mauricien |
| Online news | Defimedia.info |
| Tv | MBC |
| Radio | Radio One |