Which has lower income requirements: Mauritius or Malaysia?

Mauritius requires $1,500/mo; Malaysia requires $2,000/mo. See the comparison table for full details.

Is insurance required for Mauritius or Malaysia?

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	Malaysia
Income	$1,500/mo	$2,000/mo
Savings Option	N/A	N/A
Visa Fee	Free	$220
Processing	48 hours	4-8 weeks
Validity	1 year (renewable)	1 year (renewable)
Cost Tier	Medium	Low
Nomad Cost (est.)	~$2,100/mo	~$1,500/mo
1BR Rent	~$750	~$550
Internet	45 Mbps	130 Mbps
Pet Friendliness	4/10	2/10
Tax trigger	183 days	182 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.	Malaysia is challenging for dog owners; many condos and public parks ban dogs.