Mauritius travel details
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Mauritius has a population of 1M with main currency as Mauritian Rupee. The languages spoken are English. Mauritius travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Mauritius. Tipping is usually not expected in Mauritius. Internet speed in Mauritius is on average 3.5 Mbps.In Mauritius you drive on the left side.
Mauritius travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
Following recent heavy rains, there's been a rise in leptospirosis infections. Ensure you maintain good hygiene practices. Dengue fever is still present in Mauritius. Always protect yourself from mosquito bites. Get medical advice if you develop any symptoms (see 'Health').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Mauritius.
Issue Date : 20 May 2024
Mauritius weather
Mauritius essential details
Plugs
Mauritius uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type G.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are English
Money in Mauritius
Currencies
Mauritius uses the Mauritian rupee (symbol: ?), code MUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25 rupees. Rupee is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 20, 10, 5 and 1 rupees and 50, 20 and 5 cents.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Mauritius. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Mauritius. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.
Internet in Mauritius
Internet
Internet speed in Mauritius is on average 3.5 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Mauritius is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 225.65 MUR, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Chili (by MTML), Emtel or my.t. Mauritius uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mauritius upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Mauritius, dial +, then 230 (the country code for Mauritius), then the area code and the local number.
Mauritius travel details
Driving in Mauritius
Road rules
In Mauritius you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 40 km/h (24 mph) in all built-up areas and 80 km/h (49 mph) on undivided highways.
Mauritius map
Mauritius visa advice
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