Which has lower income requirements: Mauritius or Iceland?

Mauritius requires $1,500/mo; Iceland requires $7,800/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Mauritius or Iceland?

Check the Insurance required row in the comparison table above.

Last Updated: Feb 2026

Side-by-side comparison of tax rules, income requirements, and visa difficulty.

Criteria	Mauritius	Iceland
Income	$1,500/mo	$7,800/mo
Savings Option	N/A	N/A
Visa Fee	Free	$100
Processing	48 hours	3-4 weeks
Validity	1 year (renewable)	6 months
Cost Tier	Medium	Ultra-High
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$2,100/mo	~$5,500/mo
1BR Rent	~$750	~$1900
Internet	45 Mbps	150 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	4/10	2/10
Tax trigger	183 days	180 days
Insurance required	Yes	Yes
Pet Catch (2026)	Imports from 'low-risk' zones like the UK/EU are straightforward, but 'high-risk' countries face strict quarantine.	Almost impossible for a 6-month stay.