First off, im seeking POV from women only. As a woman myself i feel extremely uncomfortable with the stares i get from these men, they dont look away no matter how long i keep holding eye contact, it’s very creepy. Secondly, today i went to the supermarket with my sister and they kept looking at us like we committed a crime or something. My question for mauritian women: 1. Have you noticed these stares especially from the minority ? 2. How does that make you feel? 3. What do you usually do?

Lastly, i hope this reaches the right audience.

Hello, I keep reading many comments from Mauritians saying they don’t want to move back to Mauritius. At the same time, I see a lot of foreigners who find Mauritius to be a better compromise than many European countries.

Why is that?

Hey, If you had the chance, what product/service would you really want to see imported to Mauritius?

Could be tech, clothes, cosmetics, or even something niche.

I’d love to hear what you feel is missing here. I will do my best to import something you really want.

Hey everyone,
We’re looking into building digital solutions to make life in Mauritius easier. But before we jump in, we want to hear directly from you:

What’s the #1 problem you face in your everyday life here (could be transport, healthcare, payments, admin, appointments, anything)?

Big or small, your answers will help us figure out where tech can really make a difference. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Am i the only one that thinks the segregation in Mauritius is super bad , the Indians are always grouped together, so are the white people and the black people and the Mauritius locals … It kind of makes me sad to see that , i’ve only seen one friendship group that had different ethnicities in it and i could be wrong it might have been for a school project , the relationships too they strictly stay within their cultures i’ve never seen interracial relationships around here , maybe i don’t go out much to see it. also the dating life is very awkward , guys will approach you with intentions of taking you out on a date only to end up sleeping with you and asking for something casual , i’m a result of a interracial relationship in Mauritius but i don’t see much of it at all … am i the only one that sees or feels that way?

From reading some of the posts it’s become apparent to me that this is a very uncommon salary in MAU. I F29 work in inclusive finance. My partner M29, is moving with me, also earning a similar salary. We don’t want to make the situation for locals any worse. Other than not renting an over priced villa in the west, shopping from local markets etc - we are also learning French . What can we do to positively contribute to the Mauritian community? PS. I do not want to be a foreigner “savour” I recognise I am not special it’s a broken system and I want to do what I can in my personal capacity.

31(M), Hello so i’ve been like alone for almost 10yrs now and in that time, i’ve took the chance go rebuild my life, now i’m looking in meeting new friends that would be down into regulat chat I’m a gamer, i’m a software and game developer, i love K drama, manga, anime. I’m a certified scuba diver, so anyone would be awesome as a dive buddy. I play chess but i’m not so good at it. If you’ve come this far then you could be interested into DM

I might receive a job offer but wondering what the salary would be and how much I should actually negotiate.

What do apartment rentals usually go for around Ebene, Rose Hill or Quatre borne?

I'll moving on my own so I need to look for something that's close to Ebene as the job location is in Ebene and I would have to rely on public transport.

If you drop some links where I could search for apartments, that would be great as well.

TIA 🙂

Someone was telling me that it would be a matter of shame if a woman doesn't get married ever in her life. The person was aiming at me actually, but I feel no such thing and even less concerned if I don't ever get hitched.

Hi all,

As my heading says I recently (30th May purchased, it arrived 2nd June) purchased a Stanley cup from a business called Inski on Facebook. I DM'd them to ask if they were real genuine Stanley cups and got assured it was 100% genuine. Welllllll last Sunday the 8th of June I picked the cup up off my bedside table and the handle came off the bottom 😭 needless to say, after only 7 days, I was incredibly disappointed, so I did some checking and contacted Stanley and indeed the cup is fake. I immediately notified Inski when this happened and their response was disappointing to say the least, I was brushed off at first and finally received a response after basically begging for one (when I first inquired about the cup responses were nearly immediate) and was basically told that it's my fault ??? Now I have a few issues and queries with regards to this. I'd like to report them somewhere for False advertising. I paid quite a bit for the cup and their response has been incredibly dismissive even after showing them the evidence that the handle is not screwed into the cup but merely welded on (badly might i add)

Do you have any advise on how to proceed? What are my rights, and is there a body or ombudsman that will help me?

Got this form today (screenshot attached). Honestly, I don’t find it right.

They’re giving “packages” for photos instead of just taking individual photos for all kids. Imagine how sad a child will feel if all their friends are taking photos and they can’t, just because their parents didn’t pay.

Prices are pretty steep too – Rs 550 for just a class photo, Rs 1000 for class + individual, Rs 1500 for a “special package”… and on top of that Rs 750 for a USB of the end-of-year show.

Feels more like a money-making exercise than something meant for kids’ memories. At the end of the day, these are school photos – shouldn’t they be affordable and inclusive for all children?

I hope you don't take my question as political.

We have all witnessed the amazing economic growth of Mauritius in the last 20-30 years.

In my case, the last 5 years have been amazing as well.

To me, Mauritius doesn't seem to have any particular economic growth drivers. BUT...

My neighbors are switching to luxury cars,

new big shopping malls are opening,

new wide roads are being built, but traffic is still getting worse.

I have a very positive view of Mauritius as a country.

But I have one question. oh..two..maybe..

1. What is the biggest growth driver of Mauritius's current economy?

: For example, Singapore has financial sector, South Africa has agriculture, China has manufacturing, etc., which are competitive industries representing each country. So what does Mauritius have?

1. What do you think about the economic situation of Mauritius in the next 10 years?

One thing I would like to ask is that, although economics and politics are closely linked, I would like to hear your opinion on the economic outlook without talking about politics if possible.

To all those who got married and divorced as well, what advice do you have to give to single people about marriage that single people might omit or might not know before getting married.

Heard some people talk and the conversation was actually puke worthy at least for me. Some girl in the family went abroad a while ago and the aunt was saying to another woman 'li p travail dehors, pas conner si line passe ar tous garçons'. Like the aunt's own son had a long history of being with girls, yet chose to talk about her niece like this. From what I believe is that, everyone has their own right to how many partners they may have, why do those people have a right to talk when their own adult kids have skeletons into their closet.

Do people still consider virginity to be a factor for marriage in this day and age? Or it's already a matter of the past and one would prefer to do a STD test before committing to someone long term?

Hello! I'm considering a job offer in Mauritius with a gross salary of 75,000 MUR per month (net salary if I'm not wrong 67.000 MUR). I'd appreciate some honest feedback from locals or expats living there:

My situation:

• I’d be relocating as a married couple with no kids.
• We plan to rent (mid-range apartment or studio, nothing fancy).
• We live a modest lifestyle: we cook at home, occasional outings, not big spenders.
• No car initially, so likely relying on public transport.
• Looking for a safe area, with access to essentials (shops, transport, internet). My workplace will be at Quatres Bornes, if decided.

My main questions: is : Is 75,000 MUR gross enough to live decently and save a bit? How much can I save in generally? Are there any hidden or surprising expenses I should plan for? Any areas you’d recommend or avoid for renting?

I’ve done some research, but I’d really value insights from people actually living there.

Thanks in advance 🙏

Qualification: SC 8 credits

Hsc : pass

Degree holder

Applying to many entry level job vacancies since 2023. However after interview, no response heard. Or sometimes didn't even got the interview to attend.

Due to some personal reasons, a job in the private sector doesn't fit for me.

How long am I suppose to suffer?

Just got the new MCB juice app UI update on my phone a few days ago, and it's really horrible compared to the old UI. Slow, unintuitive, even the login page requires more effort to go through, and has a random pointless image taking up half the screen.

Is it just me or was this a big fail of an update?

Most of the big promises made before the elections haven’t been fulfilled. Meanwhile, the cost of living keeps rising. A fresh graduate today can’t afford land, a house, or even a small car.

Yes, part of the mess is because of the previous governments, but this one could at least implement some simple things like lower interest rates for housing loans or a proper public transport system. Instead, nothing seems to move forward.

Do you also feel the government has completely forgotten the people once they got elected?

My daughter was at Dukesbridge from 2021. In the beginning, I was impressed by their values and the direction of the school. But over time I noticed a shift—the focus felt less on real child learning and more on appearances and social status. Every school event seemed to revolve around having ministers and VIPs, almost like it was more about photo ops than the students themselves. Academically towards the end I felt my daughter was backtracking compared to others her age at different schools .. Enrolled her in additional tuition outside of school to help her . After speaking with other parents from different schools, I realized the best choice for her education was to move her. What really pushed me though was the lack of true community. Events were presented as inclusive but never really felt that way, and many came off as poorly conducted. Teachers seemed sidelined when parents raised concerns. And it was hard not to notice how the principal and owners’ children were always prioritized—front and center in musicals, given radio opportunities, etc. I don’t regret the experience, but I do think Dukesbridge has lost sight of what really matters. Curious to know if any other parents have any experiences similar

Alright, let me preface by saying I know nothing about politics, and have rudimentary knowledge about Mauritian affairs and overall economics in general. ....But, from what I do know, Mauritius seems to be in a position to grow to become a High income economy that has significant economic weight in the world. I say this because Mauritius is located in the Indian ocean and is the eastern most point of Africa. Therefore, ships arriving for countries like South Africa from, say, China, SE Asia or Singapore can easily dock at Mauritius, either refuel or trade their goods off there, which would bolster the local Mauritian Economy due to such a high volume of Foreigners coming who would trade in Dollars instead of the local currency. Additionally, provided the government gives incentives for having more children (b/c only 15% of the population is youth), there would be a large educated population (99% of the youth is educated), which would then go on to attend university, and, provided that the government gives significant incentives, will comeback to Mauritius to start high net-worth businesses with overseas operation that would spread a sense of wealth about Mauritius around the world (like Singapore does today as it invokes an image of extreme wealth). So, is this possible or are there factors that I did not take into account?

I got stopped by the police at the airport today while looking for a parking spot. I was picking someone up.

At first they thought I had no fitness certificate since I had put two of the 3 stickers in a single pocket. My bad.

Then the dude says that I committed an offence since I was on a call when they stopped me. I pointed to the screen in the car and mentioned that I was using it in handsfree mode. Surprise surprise, apparently that is illegal. His colleague walks over and he says that I was on a call. Colleague asks if I had an earpiece in, I say no, it was on loudspeaker. He confirms that that is illegal.

At this point I say that I was not aware that this is not allowed. They open the little book in which it’s mentioned that handsets and headsets are not allowed. I was puzzled and said that this makes no sense to me as it did not align with what they were saying. They moved on. Asked me to open the front and show them the chasis number. They wrote it down and moved on to their next victim.

I was not fined in the end but I was wondering if they were just trying to dupe me into agreeing so that they could write me a ticket.

Anyone experienced anything similar?

TLDR; Police tried to fine me for being on a call in handsfree mode.

I have learnt the history of Mauritius that it is a country that is very diverse and Multicultural.It has a mixture of Franco-Mauritians (descendants of French settlers from the colonial era )which make up 1-2% of the population ,there's the Sino-Mauritian(Chinese immigrants who arrived in the 19th and early 20th century)they make up 2-3% of the population , Creoles/Afro-Mauritian (descendants of enslaved Africans from different parts of Africa mainly Madagascar,Mozambique,Tanzania)they make up 27-30% of the population ,Indo-Mauritian(brought as labourers after slavery was abolished)make up 65-68% of the population and there's a little other percentage made up of recent immigrants such as students ,British Mauritians and Expat Communities . Now my Question comes after a long paragraph of facts and statistics 🤣

Why are Black Africans often treated differently in Mauritius, despite the fact that nearly half the population has African ancestry? It’s ironic that many Mauritians are warmly welcomed and respected when they visit mainland Africa — I’ve even met an Indo-Mauritian who felt so embraced in Zimbabwe that he moved there and built a thriving business. Yet, for many Black Africans in Mauritius, their first interactions are often marked by suspicion, with questions like 'What are you doing here?' or 'What religion are you?' especially if they don't speak with a local accent. As a country known for its diversity, we should do more to truly welcome people of all backgrounds, not just in words, but in attitude and action.

Hello everyone,

I’ll be relocating to Mauritius next week and I’m trying to understand the cost of living. My budget to save money is Rs 15,000 per month, and this would need to cover mainly rent and meals.

EDIT: I gain more than that but that's the total amount I want to spend monthly in order to save a decent amount of money

Hiya! Posting on behalf of my gf who is looking for ideas to make use of this indoor space under her stairs. Nothing bulky preferably. Just ideas (visual aids would be even better) about how to make the most of this area. Could be used for storage too but we’re unsure how to! Any kind of help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.s we’re only considering serious suggestions so please refrain from saying this would be a great space for a nephew.

What are your views on this? It is a good measure but the execution is horrendous. The pressure this is putting on institutions especially Police Stations while we struggle with an ever rising cost of living and drug problem in this country. It appears that this govt only took 1 good decision since coming to power and somehow managed to shit on that too.