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Grand Bay, Mauritius

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$803
Retiree Score
59.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
5 facilities

Living in this coastal village is a mixed bag. The population stands at a modest 11,910, but bureaucracy is a persistent headache as Grand Baie is administered by both the Rivière du Rempart and Pamplemousses District Councils. While the village is home to the country's third-largest shopping mall, a gruesome accident on an escalator in 2024 serves as a grim reminder of the safety challenges. Overall, Grand Bay may appeal to those seeking a quieter Mauritian lifestyle, but it's not without its hassles.

Can I afford Grand Bay?

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Grand Bay

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)
59/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
60/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Mauritius Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
5
Healthcare
100
Walkability
20
Nomad

Grocery Basket

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

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$6
Meal (Mid-range) $65
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $46
Mobile Plan (mo) $10
Gym (mo) *$22
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
1184 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Grand Bay has a population of approximately 11,502 people.

The nearest airport to Grand Bay is MRU, approximately 48km away.

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