Is Moving to Mauritius a good idea?

Hi,
We have an Australian epxat in this forum who has moved in from Perth. I am sure if he reads your post will give you first hand information.
Cheers!!!
Terence

Thanks Terrance

I appreciate your response. I've met a lot of Mauritian people here in Perth and they've all said, Mauritius is great for a holiday but not to live...which has started to put some doubt in our minds.

that's why i was hoping to hear from some ex-pats that live there to see what they think of it.

thanks again!!

I'll trade my US Citizenship for your Australian citizenship!

Yeah I've got a tonne of questions myself. I live in Wyoming in the US and want to move out there as I need a change too and it's closer for my husband to visit from his duty station in Saudi Arabia. Every place in the world, the US and where I live included has its pros and cons. But...that said I do want o experience life on an island. Lol. And learn a little about the culture and some French while I'm at it.

Hi.

Maybe you should visit Mauritius for a short stay and try to get some answers for your questions first hand. There is a group of Aussie ladies who meet once a month for lunch and you would be welcome to join us.  I'm an Aussie having lived here for nearly 10 years. My children and I enjoy living here but my husband dislikes it. (He thinks a small town in Australia is the best place to live). I personally think that being happy here depends on what job you do, your attitude and the friends (support group) you have. I have lived in 3 other countries and have found Mauritius the hardest place to really make good Mauritian (local) friends. I have had some great expat friends but they tend to come and go.  Of course there are pros and cons. I do have some good friends in Perth who lived here, up until a year ago, that I'm sure would be glad to talk to you. If you want to talk to them let me know?

I think you should visit the island for a month or two. You need to get a feel. I hear lots of people saying "I'm coming to Mauritius to find a job or start a business". Please take our suggestions seriously to save head aches and money.