Moving from Eugene to Mauritius (2026)

Mauritius has a COL index of 52 vs 107 for Eugene (100 = US average). You'd pay about 51% less for the same lifestyle.

Save ~$731/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
107 โ†’ 52
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,650 โ†’ $600
per month
State tax
9.9% โ†’ 15%
income tax
COL difference
107 โ†’ 52
51% cheaper

Salary needed in Mauritius to match your Eugene lifestyle

Based on the 51% cost of living decrease between the two cities.

Your salary in EugeneEquivalent in Mauritius
$40K$19,439
$50K$24,299
$60K$29,159
$75K$36,449
$80K$38,879
$100K$48,598
$120K$58,318
$150K$72,897

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Save ~$1,050/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Eugene vs Mauritius

ExpenseEugeneMauritius
Monthly take-home$4,122$3,803
1BR rent$1,650$600
Groceries$395$380
Transport$82$150
Utilities$128$80
Internet$65$60
Left after essentials$1,802$2,533

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $1,050 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$1,280,970

over 30 years compared to staying in Eugene โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$1,050/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Mauritius cheaper than Eugene?

Yes. Mauritius has a cost of living index of 52 vs 107 for Eugene (100 = US average). That's about 51% cheaper.

How much will I save moving from Eugene to Mauritius?

On a $75K salary, moving from Eugene to Mauritius saves roughly $731/month on core expenses. That's ~$8,772/year.

What salary do I need in Mauritius to match my Eugene lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Eugene, you'd need roughly $36,449/year in Mauritius. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only