Comparison · Bali vs Mauritius · Indonesia / Mauritius
Bali vs Mauritius
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and a milder winter; choose Mauritius for Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant and free sights. Bali is generally less expensive, and the two are about 6,318 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 6,318 km
- Less expensive
- Bali
- Best time for Bali
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Mauritius
- April–May and September–November
Side by side
| Bali | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Mauritius |
| Known for | Hindu temples, Rice terraces and Surfing | Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant and Dholl puri |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | April–May and September–November |
| Ideal stay | 10 days | 9 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $80–$180 | $150–$300 |
| Cost level | Affordable | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | April, 32°C (90°F) | January, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 30°C (86°F) | July, 24°C (75°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 1 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | Seminyak and Double Six Beach | Trou aux Biches |
| Airports | DPS | MRU |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bali for…
Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and a milder winter. Bali is a Hindu island in mostly Muslim Indonesia, about 140 km across, where daily offerings sit on doorsteps and temple ceremonies close roads. The south — Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua — has the beaches, surf breaks and beach clubs, while…
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Choose Mauritius for…
Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant and free sights. Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, about 65 km long and 45 km wide, almost entirely ringed by a coral reef that shelters calm, shallow lagoons. Resorts and guesthouses line the coast: busy Grand Baie and Trou aux Biches in the north, long…
Top sights compared
| # | Bali | Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance | Le Morne Brabant |
| 2 | Tanah Lot | Black River Gorges National Park |
| 3 | Tegallalang Rice Terraces | Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths and waterfall |
| 4 | Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary | Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao) |
| 5 | Tirta Empul | Île aux Cerfs |
Food compared
| Bali | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Babi guling | Dholl puri |
| Bebek betutu | Farata |
| Nasi campur Bali | Gâteaux piments |
| Sate lilit | Rougaille |
Which is cheaper?
Bali is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $80–$180 per person there, against $150–$300 in Mauritius (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bali on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 6,318 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 20 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bali or Mauritius cheaper?
Bali is usually less expensive: about $80–$180 a day mid-range against $150–$300 (estimates).
+Is Bali or Mauritius better for a first trip?
Pick Bali for Hindu temples, Rice terraces, lower day-to-day costs and a milder winter, or Mauritius for Lagoon beaches, Le Morne Brabant and free sights.
+How far is Bali from Mauritius?
About 6,318 km in a straight line.