Compensation Allowances

DoS Source ↗
Post Allowance (COLA)
0%of spendable income · non-taxable · DSSR 220
Post Differential
5%of basic pay · taxable · DSSR 500
LQA
Reimbursement of actual housing costs up to a post-specific maximum based on family size. View LQA rates ↗

Practical Info

Timezone
UTC+04:00
Languages
English, French, Mauritian Creole
Currency
Mauritian rupee
Electricity
Type C, Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz
Flight to US
~17 hrs — Estimated flight time to Washington, DC area: ~17.0 hours (great-circle, 900 km/h average). Actual times vary by route and layovers.
Mobile Carriers
Google FiWorksUnlimited plans (200+ countries)Details ↗
T-MobileDoes Not WorkDetails ↗
AT&TWorksInternational Day Pass ($12/day, billed on use)Details ↗
VerizonWorksTravelPass ($12/day; $6/day Mexico & Canada)Details ↗

Schools

No schools data available.

Family Employment (EFM)

Source: State Dept GCLO
Bilateral Agreement:Yes
De Facto Arrangement:No