As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Mauritius: a mid-range day costs about $133 there, against $240 in the other (Seychelles), a gap of 80.3%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Seychelles (+3.9% after inflation, against +2.4%). The lower US advisory belongs to Seychelles (Level 1, against Level 2).
| Measure | Mauritius | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $133 | $240 |
| Lean day | $56 | $94 |
| Comfortable day | $327 | $677 |
| Real change, 12 months | +2.4% | +3.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +3.5% | +1.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | +1.7% | +7.2% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 4.1 · Well set up |
| Index score | 55 | 53 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Dec | Mar, Jun, Sep |
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.
Granite boulders on white sand: the Indian Ocean's most photographed beaches.
The catchResorts run $500 a night and up. Self-catering guesthouses and local takeaways are the only way to do it on a moderate budget.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.