As of November 12, 2026, the cheapest country to travel in Oceania at advisory Level 2 or better is Fiji, at about $133 per person per day mid-range. The biggest real price drop for US-dollar travelers over the past year is New Zealand (+1.4% after inflation). The best overall value on the Trip Arbitrage Index is New Zealand, with a score of 61 out of 100.
| # | Country | Mid-range day | Lean / comfort | Real 12 mo | Index | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fiji The South Pacific's most accessible islands, from backpacker dorms to private atolls. | $133 | $56 / $327 | −0.3% | 59 | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| 02 | New Zealand Two islands of improbable scenery, best seen slowly by road. | $157 | $74 / $343 | +1.4% | 61 | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| 03 | Australia A long-haul splurge that gets noticeably cheaper whenever the Australian dollar sags. | $190 | $89 / $424 | −4.8% | 52 | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
Daily costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights. Real 12 mo is the change in what a US dollar buys there after inflation in both countries. Switch currency on any country page. See the method.