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Mikey

@shantanukumar847

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Indian citizen

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About me

Indian

Lives in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Speaks english

Registration: 29 August 2014

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5 years ago
RenataAHUN

Digital Nomad Visa in Mauritius? by RenataAHUN

Hi! I was wondering if there are any options to get a visa/rp to stay/live in Mauritius while working remotely for a european country. I know about the premium visa option, but I’m not sure if that would work without a certain amount of ...

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If you can prove source of income via salary slips, receipts, invoices then you should be good. The minimum requirement is 1500 USD per month for 1 adult. Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

Online shopping in Mauritius by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in Mauritius? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently ...

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You can order Food Online and have it delivered to your doorstep from www.ordermanzer.mu But they deliver only in a few regions and take a loooot of time sometimes. Still, this is better than driving to a restaurant on a Saturday night. Read More

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10 years ago

Supplements and health foods

I buy my here: http://www.musclesperformance.mu/shops.html Read More

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10 years ago

Money conversion

It is illegal to carry Indian currency outside India and all the top banks in India namely ICICI, Axis, SBI do not deal in Mauritian Rupee. However you can bring a travel currency card or your international debit/credit card to Mauritius. Atm ... Read More

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10 years ago
barbara torrance

Mobile and tv package by barbara torrance

Hi Can anyone advise what is best. On arrival at airport do I buy new SIM card and which is the best for reception and price OR do I wait until I get my tv package? Thanks in advance

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Its better to get your sim at the airport... Very easy. You just need your passport and an unlocked phone. costs 100 MUR and gets you around 70 MUR talktime balance. usually activated within 1-2 hours.. I guess prepaid option is best because you can ... Read More

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10 years ago

Life in Mauritius

Lol Bhavna has posted "Hell to you, the Gregsons" :D :lol: Read More

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10 years ago

Schengen Visa from MRU

Hey, I'll be starting my studies in Mauritius this September and I want apply for a Schengen Visa for Sweden (for December 2015) Will it be possible to do so on my student visa ? Read More

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11 years ago
des39lynch

mauritian rupee by des39lynch

Hi can anyone tell me what fate is the rupee to euro at the moment as I'm traveling there next week Thanks !

shantanukumar847

Here you can check the rates the local Mauritius Banks are offering https://www.hsbc.co.mu/1/PA_ES_Content_Mgmt/content/website/documents/board_rates.pdf?WT.ac=HBAP_MU_HomePage_Daily_Rates http://www.mcb.mu/en/ Read More

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11 years ago

Are there shops at MRU International Airport

What kind of shops can I find at the Mauritius airport arrival hall... For instance is there a mobile sim card shop? Read More

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11 years ago
chevydeevus

Cost of furniture and household goods by chevydeevus

Hi guys, I am migrating to Mauritius this year with my husband and kids. We are trying to decide whether it will be better and cheaper to bring all our house hold items with us in a container or would it be cheaper to buy everything new on arrival ...

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Instead of buying stuff you can easily rent a furnished apartment or house depending on your budget and location. Read More

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shantanukumar847 created a thread
11 years ago

ATM withdrawal limit

What is the daily ATM withdrawal limit for a foreign VISA/Mastercard (in Mauritius)..... My bank states that the daily withdrawal limit is 5,000 USD or equivalent in foreign currency which means around 180,000 MUR. Surely I cannot withdraw that much ... Read More

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11 years ago

Buying Kitchen equipment

Where can I buy basic kitchen equipment (frying pan, casserole, spoons and stuff) near medine education village ? Read More

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11 years ago

ATM and Currency exchanger in MRU

How do atm work in mauritius ? I have Euros loaded in my travel card... so if use an ATM, how much will I be charged for my transaction in MUR ? Also, is it better to go to the money exchange companies like shibanifinance or use the atm (Which one ... Read More

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11 years ago

Help needed

Can anyone tell me of cheap places to buy meat products (chicken and mainly) near Medine Education Village, Pierrefonds. Read More

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shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Mauritius – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Mauritius in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Mauritius you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Mauritius? > accommodation ...

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can anyone pm me or upload a shot of their supermarket receipt ? Which would include common things like spices, tomato puree, cereals, bread etc. Next time if you go shopping, Can you please do that ?? Thank you Read More

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11 years ago

Gyms with free weights in Flic en Flac

Anybody ???? I can pay till 1000 MUR per month Read More

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11 years ago

Jacuzzi

Does anybody know where to buy a Jacuzzi in Mauritius? ?? Is it even available to buy in shops ?? :/ Read More

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11 years ago
Dennis Tedder

USA Expat Needs a Facilitator in Mumbai by Dennis Tedder

I am living in New York City and moving to Mumbai on 20 January. I am working with an excellent facilitator in Mumbai, but I think it would be prudent to find additional ones should something not work out. IMMEDIATE concern is a flat/apartment ...

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Whats your accommodation budget like ? I mean are you looking for Luxurious, Moderate or cheap places ? Read More

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shantanukumar847 replied to a thread
11 years ago
PJay

Gym in flic en Flac by PJay

Hi I am moving to Flic en Flac this month end. Can anyone suggest a reasonably priced gym in the locality.

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Is that Gym still Open ?? And is the cost the same ? Read More

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11 years ago

Buying a water purifier

Thank You. Can you tell me how much did it cost you ? Read More

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11 years ago

Buying a water purifier

Hello, Can anyone tell me how much will it cost me to buy a water purifier ? One that cleanses tap water good enough to drink, I don't care about RO or UV Thanks, Shantanu Read More

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11 years ago
Ben411

Hi - Just moved to Quatre Bornes by Ben411

Hello good people, I have recently moved to QB and was wondering if you could share some information on the finer points of this (allegedly) lovely city. For instance: Recommendations regarding pubs/bars, restaurants (local Mauritian especially) ...

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thanks a ton terence :) How is the market in QB. Do we get every household and grocery things ? Thanks Read More

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11 years ago
Ben411

Hi - Just moved to Quatre Bornes by Ben411

Hello good people, I have recently moved to QB and was wondering if you could share some information on the finer points of this (allegedly) lovely city. For instance: Recommendations regarding pubs/bars, restaurants (local Mauritian especially) ...

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Hey Ben, How is the Gym that you found in QB. How much do they charge for a month ? Do they have free weights section ? Where do you usually hangout? I'm coming to Mauritius soon and will be living in QB Hope you can hep me with my questions ... Read More

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shantanukumar847 created a thread
11 years ago

Buy a Bike or Use Public Transportation and walk ?

Hello, Should I buy a motorbike or use public transportation and walk. :unsure I would mainly need to go for grocery shopping, to the gym and supermarket. I would be living in Port Louis (they say the house is 2 minutes from the supermarket but I ... Read More

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shantanukumar847 created a thread
11 years ago

Cost of Food and Utilities

Hey, I'm shifting to Mauritius and I would be really happy if anyone could tell me the AVERAGE MONTHLY SPENT on Food (cooking at home so grocery, meat, dairy products, etc shopping), Electricity, Water, Internet, Gas for Motorbike. For a young ... Read More

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11 years ago