Mauritius
Port Louis
#5 Top 5 cities
Port Louis is the country's commercial core and work hub, but many foreigners find it less pleasant for living than the island's western and northern zones.
Country overview
Population
155Â 226
Year-round temperatures
Day: 24°C až 31°C
Night: 18°C až 24°C
Climate
Warm tropical coastal climate with a humid summer and a milder winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
6/10
Petty theft is common in Port Louis, and poorly lit backstreets after dark, congestion, and frequent road accidents require added caution.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Cyclone winds, torrential rain, urban flash flooding, landslides, and coastal effects can substantially disrupt the capital during severe weather.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
7/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇫🇷French
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇿🇦South Africans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Good transport links
- +Airport access
- +International environment
- +Quality services
Cons
- −Traffic congestion
- −Noise
- −Less peaceful lifestyle