Working Remotely from Paradise: A Digital Nomad’s Routine

What’s it really like working remotely in Mauritius? We followed the daily routines of two remote professionals — Sarah, a Canadian UX designer, and Aakash, an Indian software engineer — both living on the island under Mauritius’ Premium Visa scheme.

Morning Routine

• 6:30 am: Sunrise walk on the beach or short hike
• 7:30 am: Breakfast with fresh tropical fruit
• 8:00 am: Check emails and calendar

Workspace Options Sarah works from Café Lux in Grand Baie or from The Hive. Aakash uses a dedicated desk at Workshop17 and has a backup internet solution at home (portable 4G router).

Workday Balance

• Meetings across time zones: Mauritius GMT+4 works well with both Europe and Asia
• Breaks for swimming, lunch by the sea, or yoga
• End of workday by 5–6pm, followed by kitesurfing, gym, or socialising

Challenges

• Power outages during cyclones (infrequent but real — most coworking spaces have generators)
• Time zone lag with US clients
• Need for backup internet (My.T + Emtel combo recommended)

Tools Used

• Slack, Zoom, Figma, Google Workspace
• Revolut, Wise for banking
• VPN and two-factor authentication for security

Living Costs

• Monthly coworking: MUR 5,000–10,000
• Rent (1-bedroom apartment): MUR 25,000–40,000
• Internet: MUR 1,500–2,000

Mauritius proves you can have it all: productivity, peace of mind, and paradise in one.