As of November 12, 2026, the cheaper of the two for travelers is Namibia: a mid-range day costs about $137 there, against $240 in the other (Seychelles), a gap of 74.8%. Over the past year the one that moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor is Seychelles (+3.9% after inflation, against −3.7%). The lower US advisory belongs to Seychelles (Level 1, against Level 2). The easier of the two to travel: Seychelles.
| Measure | Namibia | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $137 | $240 |
| Lean day | $57 | $94 |
| Comfortable day | $320 | $677 |
| Real change, 12 months | −3.7% | +3.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −3.2% | +1.2% |
| Versus 5-year average | −5.1% | +7.2% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 3.6 · Workable | 4.1 · Well set up |
| Index score | 48 | 53 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Shoulder months | Apr, Nov | Mar, Jun, Sep |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Dunes, desert elephants and empty gravel roads.
The catchVehicle hire and fuel dominate the budget, and lodges book out a year ahead.
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.