Port Louis vs Goodlands
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Port Louis leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Goodlands where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Goodlands's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Port Louis | Goodlands |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 69 | 69 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 49 | 54 |
| Climate | 98 | 89 |
| Safety | 63 | 67 |
| Summer °C | 24.4 | 26.2 |
| Winter °C | 18.7 | 20.9 |
| Top disaster risk | storms (hurricane/cyclone) | flooding |
Port Louis vs Goodlands: the short answer
Goodlands comes out ahead on overall livability (69/100), only marginally above Port Louis (69/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Goodlands is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Port Louis 49 vs Goodlands 54, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Goodlands runs warmer in summer (about 26.2°C peak vs 24.4°C in Port Louis), while winter lows sit near 18.7°C in Port Louis and 20.9°C in Goodlands. On natural-disaster exposure Goodlands is the safer choice (safety 67/100); the dominant modelled hazard is storms (hurricane/cyclone) for Port Louis and flooding for Goodlands.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Goodlands — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Goodlands — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Goodlands — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Goodlands — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Port Louis or Goodlands better to live in?
Goodlands scores higher overall — 69 vs 69 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Port Louis or Goodlands?
Goodlands has the lower cost of living (cost index 54 vs 49; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Port Louis or Goodlands?
Goodlands — summer highs reach about 26.2°C versus 24.4°C in Port Louis.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Port Louis or Goodlands?
Goodlands (disaster-safety 67/100). Main hazard: storms (hurricane/cyclone) in Port Louis, flooding in Goodlands.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Port Louis?
storms (hurricane/cyclone) is the dominant modelled hazard for Port Louis on our risk index.
How is the Port Louis vs Goodlands comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.