As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Cape Verde: a mid-range day costs about $110 there, against $133 in the other (Mauritius), a gap of 20.9%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Cape Verde (+6.7% after inflation, against +2.4%). The lower US advisory belongs to Cape Verde (Level 1, against Level 2). The easier of the two to travel: Mauritius.
| Measure | Cape Verde | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $110 | $133 |
| Lean day | $50 | $56 |
| Comfortable day | $250 | $327 |
| Real change, 12 months | +6.7% | +2.4% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +4.5% | +3.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | +3.7% | +1.7% |
| US advisory | Level 1 · Normal precautions | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 64 | 55 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun | May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Oct | Apr, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Ten Atlantic islands with year-round sun, Creole music and steady trade winds.
The catchIsland-hopping depends on unreliable flights and ferries, and the resort islands are flat, dry and package-priced.
A polished Indian Ocean island that is easier and cheaper than the Maldives or Seychelles.
The catchFlights are long and expensive from almost everywhere, and the best beaches front resorts.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.