Is it cheaper to go to Maldives or Mauritius?

In short, Mauritius has cheaper accommodations and expensive flights. The Maldives has cheaper flights and extremely expensive accommodations.



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Both the places have iconic blue waters, powder-white beaches, and thrilling adventure activities but Mauritius has more sightseeing options. Therefore, it is more suitable for families and couples who want to plan a 5-6 days trip. Whereas, in the Maldives a trip for 3-4 days is sufficient.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

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In short, Mauritius has cheaper accommodations and expensive flights. The Maldives has cheaper flights and extremely expensive accommodations.

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Plentiful accommodation and dining options tend to make Mauritius a more affordable option than Seychelles. Expect Seychelles restaurants to be anywhere from 1.5 times to twice the price. Good deals on accommodation can help to level the field.

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The dominant features that you will notice in Maldives are lagoons and beautiful beaches that have rows of coconut and palm trees surrounding them. The Mauritius landscape, while similar to Maldives with white pristine beaches and clear blue waters also has a few mountains as a part of its dominant features.

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Accommodation is more diverse in Seychelles. With individual homes to rent out, villas, and beach houses apart from the more prestigious and luxurious hotels, Seychelles has a more diverse range of accommodation choices. But cost-wise, Maldives is more affordable.

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Two-thousand miles southeast of the coast of Madagascar, in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean lies the small tropical island of Mauritius. It's a destination well known by European travelers but not frequented by Americans. But that should change, because Mauritius is an ideal getaway for a luxury beach vacation.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were.

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Mauritius can be very expensive if you stick to the hotels, especially 4 star upwards. Supermarket prices are the same as here, and rising with oil prices, so even basics are not as cheap as they were. A lot of people on the forum complain about the rip off prices in euros that hotels charge, and they are right.

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The cheapest time to visit the Maldives is during the low season, which is May to November. The low season sees hotel rates drop substantially, with free transfers, free nights and room upgrades thrown in regularly.

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How much does it cost to travel the Maldives on a budget? As little as $50 a day. As a budget traveler, you can expect to spend $30 a day on a private room in a guesthouse; $10 a day on food; and $10 a day on activities. But there are, of course, ways to do it even cheaper.

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As you can see, it is very possible to visit the Maldives on a tight travel budget. As long as you plan your trip carefully to seek out the cheapest accommodation and travel options, you can explore this beautiful part of the world without breaking the bank!

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Maldives on a budget: How to penny pinch in paradise
  • Travel during low season, or at least try to avoid high season. ...
  • Select your flight carefully. ...
  • Stay in a guesthouse rather than a resort. ...
  • Travel like a local and take the ferry. ...
  • Choose an island popular with backpackers. ...
  • Stick to one island…or island-hop by public ferry.


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Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

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Luxury Taxes In conclusion, the Maldives is an expensive travel destination for a variety of reasons. Its remote location, limited space, high-end accommodations, limited local resources, environmental regulations, high-end activities, and luxury taxes all contribute to the high cost of a trip to the Maldives.

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Stretching along the Adriatic and Ionian seas, Albania's 450-kilometre coastline is dotted with golden sands and pine forests but very few foreign tourists. Beach lovers should make a beeline for the Albanian Riviera, where white beaches and turquoise waters have drawn comparisons with the Maldives.

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Bali is cheaper than Maldives and Mauritius. Beach life in Bali is the best. Even the private pool villas are very affordable in the case of Bali. You can also choose the jungle camps; wooden house stays as your means to stay in Bali.

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You are correct in that Thailand is a cheaper place to visit than Mauritius but as stated there are plenty of good hotels with a range of prices to choose from.

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