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Grand Baie

Mauritius's nomad-visa-backed coastal hub with a strong expat base

In Grand Baie, a mid-range month runs about $1,740 (MUR 81,912) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet7.1/10

Faster internet than about 70% of cities

Visas9/10

Among the 5% easiest cities for visas

Coworking7.2/10

Better coworking than about 70% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There3.3/10

Harder to reach than about 75% of cities

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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