As of November 12, 2026, Kenya is cheaper than Mauritius for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $107 in Kenya against $133 in Mauritius, a gap of 24.0%. Over the past year Mauritius has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.4% after inflation, against −1.6%). Mauritius carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). Mauritius is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Kenya | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $107 | $133 |
| Lean day | $43 | $56 |
| Comfortable day | $279 | $327 |
| Real change, 12 months | −1.6% | +2.4% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +0.6% | +3.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −2.2% | +1.8% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.5 · Workable | 4.2 · Well set up |
| Index score | 47 | 55 |
| Best months | Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Jun, Nov | Apr, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
The original safari country, where park fees set the floor on your budget.
The catchPark fees are in dollars and rose steeply, so the shilling matters less than you would hope. Read the current advisory carefully.
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.