Mauritius, paid in NZD.
A polished Indian Ocean island that is easier and cheaper than the Maldives or Seychelles.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +1.6%. Local prices: +4.6%.
- Lean
- NZ$101
- Comfort
- NZ$589
The short answerIn NZD, as of November 12, 2026
Mauritius: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in NZD (New Zealand dollar) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+0.9%). The exchange rate on its own moved +1.6%, and prices in the country rose +4.6%. A mid-range day costs about NZ$239 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+7.5%) and SEK did worst (−5.3%).
What NZD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$195+7.5%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,272+7.4%
- South African randR 2,210+6.5%
- British pound£100+3.2%
- UAE dirhamAED 488+3.0%
- Singapore dollarS$171+2.4%
- US dollar$133+2.4%
- Mexican pesoMX$2,476+1.0%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$239+0.9%
- Canadian dollarC$189−0.1%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,042−0.2%
- Indian rupee₹12,500−2.1%
- Brazilian realR$742−2.4%
- Japanese yen¥21,200−2.4%
- Euro€120−2.5%
- Danish kronekr 897−3.7%
- Swiss francCHF 111−4.3%
- Swedish kronakr 1,327−5.3%
Booking a trip: Mauritius
Partner links- FlightsKiwi.com ↗Compare fares across airlines, including the low-cost carriers that booking sites often leave out.
- Places to stayBooking.com ↗Hotels, guesthouses and apartments, most with free cancellation.
- Mobile dataAiralo ↗An eSIM you install before you land, usually far cheaper than roaming.
- Travel medical insuranceSafetyWing ↗Worth having here: serious care may mean evacuation to another country.
- Spending moneyWise ↗A multi-currency card that converts at the mid-market rate, the one this index uses.
- Tours and ticketsGetYourGuide ↗Day trips, guides and entry tickets, bookable ahead with free cancellation on most.
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