Features for expats in Mauritius
Expat.com is back with its creole expressions. The aim is to give you an insight into the language and help your cultural immersion. This week's expression is “ayo”.
Everyday life
As of now, the long-awaited return to normalcy seems to be a utopia. In recent months, the rise of COVID-19 cases led to new restrictions and lockdowns in many countries. So it is clear that we are not likely to drop our masks anytime soon.
Even today, natural remedies are still very much present in the Mauritian everyday life. So here are some tips to cure everyday ailments with Mauritian remedies.
Cost of living
According to the latest Mercer cost of living report, Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is one of the world's most affordable cities in for expatriates. Indeed, Mauritius dropped from 173rd place in 2020 to 182nd place this year. But what about the cost of living in Mauritius?
Leisure
Have you ever attended a Hindu festival, perhaps a church for Easter celebrations? Or maybe even the Muslim festival of Eid? Mauritius is a melting pot of lots of different traditions, religions, music and culture. Perhaps while you are living on the island you may like to experience the rich diversity Mauritius and its people have to offer. Expat Nicola tells you about her favorite ways to experience Mauritian culture.
Accommodation
A beachside villa in Grand Baie, a cute apartment in Flic en Flac or urban living in Rose Hill and Port Louis, looking to invest in property in Mauritius is exciting, but there is also a lot to think about buying as an expat. So let's break it down and take a look at what this fabulous island has to offer!
Everyday life
From Gateau Piment to fresh fish and mango vindaloo and roti to a fabulous gentleman named Mr. Aslam who has been making and selling homemade ice- cream in a myriad of flavours on Rose-Hill high street for 42 years! There is such a variety of tasty and different street foods to try here in Mauritius. Nicola, a British expat in Mauritius, wants to take you to explore her favorite street food.
Everyday life
Like many expatriates in Mauritius, you're probably very keen to travel to your home country, even for a few days, to reunite with your family and friends. And this is not hard to understand since most of you have been separated for more than a year now. But even if countries around the world are ending lockdowns and reopening their borders, how safe is it to travel right now?
Leisure
The Expat Mag Mauritius is back with its creole expressions to help you blend in. This week, we are looking at the expression ‘Lalang aplodi'.
Leisure
Often as an expat in Mauritius, researching and finding different ways to stay inspired can be challenging so let's look at some tried and tested activities to keep you inspired and motivated on your journey here.
Work
Finding a job in Mauritius is not that easy as it seems to be. And as in any country, there are things you should look out for! So if you're planning to relocate to Mauritius for work amid or after the crisis, here are key points to consider.
Everyday life
Moving abroad is a real challenge. Unfortunately, not everyone is conscious of this! People who have never travelled or lived abroad usually have a lot of misconceptions about expat life. So here are some of the most common remarks you should expect from people abroad or your friends and family in your home country.
Shopping
Local consumption means caring about the environment, empowering local enterprises and often, ensuring better quality. So how to go about shifting to local consumption.
Everyday life
Are you tempted by a delicious KFC or a McDonald's burger? Or a nice “mine bouillie” in your favourite snack? Like most people in Mauritius, you're probably waiting for the lockdown to end so that you can have your favourite foods. How about getting them delivered to your doorstep?
Everyday life
In the COVID-19 era, many countries such as Canada, New Zealand and South Korea are placing their bets on immigration for economic recovery. Can immigration be the answer to the current economic downturn?
Everyday life
It might not be very perceptible in English but Mauritian towns and villages can have peculiar names, to say the least. Here is a rundown of how some Mauritian towns and villages were named.
Leisure
Week 5 of lockdown. And it must be starting to feel very boring. Are you running out of ways to keep yourselves busy? Let's have a look at how to make the best of this lockdown Mauritian-style!
Leisure
If the lockdown has got you bored, we've got the perfect idea for you. Have you tried listening to Mauritian music? We have compiled some of the most popular artists to keep you busy for a whole week.
Other Types
This week in Mauritius the first Tiny Forest in the region was launched thanks to Alteo, new figures from Statistics Mauritius reveal data on unemployment and the country's budget deficit and casino employees demand better working conditions.
This week in Mauritius: AI leadership, equal opportunities, banking growth, and SIM card registration delay.
This week, Mauritius is strengthening its ties with the United States in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, dengue and leptospirosis continue to concern health authorities, and a new solar power plant has opened in Bambous.
This week, Mauritius and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement, recent data highlighted an increase in national reserves, and the Information & Communication Technology Authority (ICTA) disclosed the current number of registered SIM cards.
Since the start of the year, Mauritius has been grappling with an alarming rise in leptospirosis cases, with twenty reported instances, including five in April alone. This spike in cases is closely linked to the rainy season, which creates ideal conditions for the spread of this disease.
This May started with the premiere of a new local movie, "Âme Cœur," by artist Ryan Krishna Appadoo, better known by his pen name, Daarka. Careful, however, as the movie is in French and Creole.
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