Internet, Electricity & Communication
Mobile & Internet
EU roaming does NOT apply in Mauritius! Your German phone works, but at expensive international roaming rates. The best solution: Buy a local SIM card upon arrival at the airport. Providers:
- my.t (Mauritius Telecom): Best network, best coverage. Tourist SIM with 10 GB for about 500 MUR (10€), available at the airport and in shops.
- Emtel: Second largest provider, similar prices and good coverage.
Wi-Fi is available in hotels and most restaurants. In resorts, it is often included, in simpler accommodations sometimes for an additional fee. The speed is generally good — Mauritius has a modern fiber optic network.
Electricity
Mauritius uses 230V with Type G sockets (British, three-pin). You need an adapter! Most hotels have adapters on request, but bring your own to be safe. A universal adapter is the best investment.
Language
Officially, English is the official language, but in everyday life, almost all Mauritians speak French and among themselves Mauritian Creole (Morisyen) — a French-based Creole language. In tourist areas, you can get by everywhere with English or French. German is rarely understood, but in some luxury resorts with German clientele, there is German-speaking staff.
Money & Payment
- Currency: Mauritian Rupee (MUR). 1€ ≈ 48–50 MUR.
- ATMs: Widely available (MCB, SBM, Barclays). Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Free withdrawals possible (depending on your bank).
- Credit cards: Accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger stores. At market stalls, with street vendors, and in "Boutiks" only cash.
- Tipping: Not mandatory, but appreciated. 10% in restaurants (if not included in the price), 50–100 MUR for housekeeping per day, 100–200 MUR for taxi drivers on longer trips.
