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Bel Air, Mauritius

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$803
Retiree Score
65.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
8 facilities

Bel Air is a sleepy coastal village with a population of just 1,000 - hardly the cosmopolitan hub many expats dream of. The village sits nestled in a bay, with the Rivière des Creoles river flowing nearby, but the tranquility comes with trade-offs. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the village is administratively part of the larger Grand Port district. And while the "good air" and breezy views of the bay are pleasant, the remote location means access to modern amenities and entertainment is limited. Petit Bel Air is best suited for those seeking a quiet, slow-paced retirement, not ambitious professionals looking to build an exciting new life abroad.

Can I afford Bel Air?

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Bel Air

You could save

2,197/mo

Savings Rate73%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Mauritius Average Adjusted)$276
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$527

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
73/100
Retiree Score
(i)
65/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
63/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Mauritius Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
8
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) $116
Cappuccino $1
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $46
Mobile Plan (mo) $10
Gym (mo) *$18
Cinema Ticket $6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$184
1BR Outside (mo) *$126
3BR Center (mo) *$335
3BR Outside (mo) *$258

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
1852 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

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Bel Air has a population of approximately 17,605 people.

The nearest airport to Bel Air is MRU, approximately 4km away.

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