As of November 12, 2026, Mauritius is cheaper than Namibia for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $133 in Mauritius against $137 in Namibia, a gap of 3.1%. Over the past year Mauritius has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+2.4% after inflation, against −3.7%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2. Mauritius is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Mauritius | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $133 | $137 |
| Lean day | $56 | $57 |
| Comfortable day | $327 | $320 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.4% | −3.7% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +3.5% | −3.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | +1.8% | −5.1% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 3.6 · Workable |
| Index score | 55 | 48 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Dec | Apr, Nov |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
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.
Dunes, desert elephants and empty gravel roads.
The catchVehicle hire and fuel dominate the budget, and lodges book out a year ahead.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.