Millionaire Moves: What Living in Mauritius Taught Me About Wealth (And Why Geo-Arbitrage Is a Quiet Power Play)
I make my income in USD. I live in Mauritius. I save 30% of what I earn.
And I’m telling you this not to flex, but to reframe what modern wealth can actually look like.
Most people think of wealth in terms of revenue goals, luxury aesthetics, or how fast you can scale. But there’s a quieter, more sovereign form of wealth available to you: geo-arbitrage.
This isn’t about escaping “real life” or finding a cheat code. It’s about understanding how geography, currency, and lifestyle design can open the door to a kind of freedom that most people never even realize is possible.
Let’s talk about it.
What is Geo-Arbitrage?
Geo-arbitrage is the practice of earning in a strong currency (like USD, Euro, GBP) while living in a country where the cost of living is significantly lower. You stretch your dollar further. But more importantly, you stretch your peace, your time, your choices.
It’s not a new concept. Tim Ferriss made it popular in The 4-Hour Workweek, and digital nomads have been leveraging it for years. But when you anchor this concept in legacy, sustainability, and spiritual alignment? It becomes something else entirely.
Geo-arbitrage becomes a lifestyle of intentionality.
Not just a “hack,” but a reorientation toward what truly matters.
My Mauritius Blueprint
I live locally. I eat local food. I invest in the people and rhythms of this land. I’m not living out of a suitcase or endlessly chasing wi-fi.
My days are quiet but full: writing, creating, consulting with clients who are building belief-based businesses. The ocean is nearby. My nervous system is intact. My creativity? Unlocked.
Because I’m not hustling to “keep up” with a Western standard of success, I’m able to show up with more presence and power for the people I serve.
And because I earn in USD and save 30% of my income, I’m not just making money—I’m building real, liquid, long-term wealth.
The Math of it All (AKA Why This Actually Works)
Let’s run a quick scenario together, shall we?
Say you earn $120,000 USD per year. In New York or London, you’d be spending a big chunk of that just to exist—rent, taxes, food, transportation, child care, you name it.
In Mauritius (or similar economies like Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, or parts of Eastern Europe), your lifestyle might cost you just $2,000–$2,500/month depending on your setup.
That’s $30,000/year.
That leaves you with $90,000 in discretionary income—for savings, investing, giving, or just breathing room.
Now imagine doing that for 5 years straight.
You’d have:
• A fully-funded emergency fund
• A 6-figure investment portfolio
• A business that grows without draining you
• Optionality. The kind most people only dream of.
But Isn’t That…Escapism?
Sometimes people ask:
“Isn’t this just running away?
” “What about giving back to your home community?”
“Isn’t it unfair to benefit from a lower economy?”
Valid questions. And here’s my answer:
Geo-arbitrage isn’t escape. It’s stewardship.
I’m more resourced now than I ever was when I was overworked in the U.S.—emotionally, spiritually, and financially. And because I’m not trapped in survival mode, I can:
• Hire women of color around the world
• Build scalable education-based offers for clients and students globally
• Tithe and give with joy, not obligation
• Mentor from a place of clarity, not burnout
You don’t have to suffer where you were planted to prove you care.
Sometimes leaving the matrix is the most generous thing you can do.
The Deeper Why: Wealth as a Vehicle for Legacy
Geo-arbitrage isn’t about being clever with spreadsheets. It’s about honoring what you actually value.
Do you value presence?
Do you value health?
Do you value time with your kids or community?
Then why are you sacrificing all of that just to hit arbitrary income milestones in a city that drains you?
The truth is:
Most people don’t want millions. They want what they think millions will get them. Time. Travel. Generosity. Simplicity. Space.
I have that now—not because I scaled to 7 figures, but because I made an economically wise, spiritually aligned decision to live differently.
How to Know If Geo-Arbitrage Is for You
This isn’t for everyone, but it might be for you if:
• You’re tired of the noise and pace of Western hustle culture
• You want to build a portable business or expand your creative consulting
• You care more about your time freedom than your title
• You feel a deep desire to build wealth quietly while serving with heart
And let me be clear: you don’t have to “move abroad” full time.
You can:
• Do extended 3-6 month stays in lower-cost regions
• Spend 1–2 months per year refilling your creative cup somewhere affordable
• Hire team members in regions where your currency goes further
• Structure your business for location independence even if you stay put
The point isn’t to copy my life. It’s to ask:
What would wealth feel like if you weren’t chasing survival?
Business, From This Place, Hits Different
When you’re not operating from burnout or scarcity, your marketing becomes magnetic.
You’re not begging people to buy.
You’re inviting aligned clients into a frequency of strategy, soul, and sovereignty.
Your offers get clearer.
Your copy cuts deeper.
Your confidence expands—because you’re no longer trying to “make it work” in a system that was never designed for your thriving.
Instead, you’re living proof that business can be liberatory.
Final Word: Design Your Own Sovereignty
Maybe for you, that’s not Mauritius. Maybe it’s the Carolinas, a quiet town in Ghana, or a coastal city in Portugal. Maybe it’s just working 20 hours a week instead of 60.
But if something in you is whispering, “There’s got to be a better way…”
There is.
And it starts with this question:
What would change if you stopped spending all your energy keeping up—and started using it to design a life that feels like yours?
You don’t need to earn more to feel wealthy.
You need to align your income with your values, your location with your vision, and your strategy with your soul.
If this resonated, I’d love to hear from you.
Are you exploring geo-arbitrage? Are you curious about building a business that travels well, supports you deeply, and amplifies your calling?
Leave a comment or DM me. The freedom-based blueprint is real—and it’s waiting for you to claim it.
