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We have studied guidebooks, forums, blogger reports, booking systems, websites with food prices and selected the most affordable countries for vacations. For each, we calculated the budget for two people a day and converted it into dollars. This is the average amount for a couple of travelers who live in the same room, do not like to spend too much and stick to the golden mean in everything. After all, everyone understands different things by comfort: one will have enough beds in a hostel, others will still choose among five-star hotels. Therefore, we did not take into account luxury hotels and restaurants, but found out how much it costs to eat in ordinary local cafes and live in guesthouses, mini-hotels or apartments on Airbnb.
In some countries, expenses can easily be cut by one and a half to two times if you use public transport, eat in non-tourist places and look for hotels on the principle of "we only spend the night." For India and Indonesia, for example, we recommend a daily budget of $40-50, but these countries can be traveled as a couple for $20 per day.
Faktrum publishes a very useful article from the Skyscanner blog that will help you plan your vacation profitably.
Cheap countries without a visa
Armenia
Approximate prices:
You can have a hearty and cheap meal in Armenia at every turn: khachapuri in Yerevan costs up to 500 drams ($ 1), lamajo (a flatbread with spicy meat filling) - up to $ 1.7, and a crayfish kebab near Lake Sevan - about $ 3. The average bill in a simple cafe is $3-4, and for a dinner for two in a tourist restaurant, pay $7-30.
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In the capital of Armenia there are inexpensive hotels with double rooms for $25-30. If you like home comfort on vacation, rent a nice studio in a quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $30-40 per night. Outside the capital, prices are slightly lower. In Armenia, as in Georgia, a stranger may invite you for coffee, dinner, or even an overnight stay. Agree: this is not fraud, but hospitality.
Standard route:
Yerevan and environs; lake Sevan; Vanadzor and Lori Gorge; Khor Virap Monastery with views of Ararat; Vorotan Valley and Tatev Monastery.
Visa:
Without a visa, you can enter Armenia for up to 180 days during the year. If you want more, find out how to apply for an Armenian visa.
Georgia
Approximate prices:
There is no street food as such in Georgia. You can catch on the go only fresh khachapuri or lobiani, which are sold on every corner for 2–3 lari ($1). Lunch in a cafe will cost $6, and for a generous dinner with wine, pay from $8. An intermediate option is khinkali: you won’t have to look for them for a long time, one piece costs 60–70 tetri (0.25–0.30 $). A dozen khinkali with a salad and a glass of beer (for everything - $ 4) is enough to eat for the whole day.
A modest double room in Tbilisi and Batumi costs from $40 per night. It will cost $10 less to rent an apartment in a pleasant area near the center of the capital. In seaside Batumi, you can rent small apartments in the private sector in 2016 for $20–25. Prices here are strongly tied to the season: an apartment by the sea with a fresh renovation and all amenities in the middle of summer costs about $40 per day. In less touristy places, you can easily find guest houses with rooms for $15-30.
Standard route:
Tbilisi; Mtskheta and the Georgian Military Highway; cave city in Vardzia; Signagi and Kakheti; Svaneti; Batumi and the Black Sea coast. If time permits, you can take a one-way ticket to Georgia, travel further across the land to Armenia or Turkey and fly home from there.
Visa:
Citizens of Russia can spend a whole year in Georgia without a visa.
Abkhazia
Daily budget for two: $65–$75
Approximate prices:
A fragrant chicken skewers skewer in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles ($ 2.7), a cheburek with cheese and meat - 70 rubles ($ 1). Lunch in a cafe by the sea will cost $5–12 for two, and a hearty dinner in an apatskhe (national cuisine restaurant) will cost $9.5–13.5. For a one and a half liter bottle of homemade Abkhaz wine, give about $ 2.7.
On Airbnb, you can rent a room in a house by the sea in Sukhumi for $10 per day, and an apartment in the city center for $37 per day. If you dare to look for housing on the spot, it can come out even cheaper: a room in a private house in Gagra can be rented for $ 9, and near Pitsunda there are options for $ 8 for two. A room in a good seaside hotel in Abkhazia costs $20–33 per day.
Standard route:
Botanical garden, Kelasur wall and the ruins of the Bagrat castle in Sukhumi; monastery and underground karst cave in New Athos; beaches of Gudauta, Pitsunda and Gagra; nature reserve near Lake Ritsa.
Visa:
To enter Abkhazia, Russians do not need a visa or a foreign passport - an ordinary one is enough. Fly to Adler - from there it is only 10 km to the Abkhaz border, which runs along the Psou River.
Laos
Daily budget for two: $55-65
Approximate prices:
Lunch in street cafes costs from 12 to 50 thousand kip ($ 1.5-6), in a tourist cafe or restaurant - 50-100 thousand ($ 6-12). On average, a simple double room will cost about $ 12 per day. In the village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain on the spot and settle for this amount in a room with a wonderful view of the mountains. But in the capital - Vientiane - it's cheaper to book a hotel in advance: rent a cozy room for $15-17.
Almost all the sights of Laos are paid, although they are very cheap: for example, the entrance to the Paku caves will cost $ 2.5. These Buddhist caves can be reached by boat on the Mekong - $ 8 you will pay for the round trip and a stop at the "whiskey village". Renting a motorbike with a manual transmission for the whole day in Laos costs about 70,000 kip - for $ 9 you are completely free to move around the country.
Standard route:
Vientiane; Luang Prabang; trekking in the Bokeu National Park and / or rafting on the picturesque U River; Pakse and the waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau; cruise down the Mekong south to Si Phan Don or up to the 4000 Islands. You can continue the adventure in Cambodia or, if you move in the opposite direction, in Thailand.
Visa:
If you are visiting Laos for less than 15 days, you do not need a visa. The only requirement is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry.
Indonesia
Daily budget for two: $40–50
Approximate prices:
Street food in Indonesia costs a penny: nasi goreng or mi goreng (fried rice or noodles) will cost no more than $ 1.5-2. You can have breakfast and lunch in local cafes for $2.5–4.5, and a hearty dinner costs $5–8, depending on the level of the establishment. You can rent a decent room in a guesthouse in Sumatra for $10, in Java - for $10-15, and in Bali - for $15-20. Traveling between the islands is also cheap - a ferry ride costs about $3.
Standard route:
Since you have already flown 9,000 km, sitting out your entire holiday in Bali, no matter how beautiful it may be, means depriving yourself of many impressions. There are 17,000 islands to choose from, from tiny paradises like Gili to Sumatra the size of Spain. Don't miss Borobudur and the Bromo volcano in Java, visit Lake Toba or go on a jungle trek in Borneo.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can enter Indonesia without a visa for 30 days through the international airports of Jakarta, Surabai, Medan, Denpasar, Batam Island, as well as through four seaports. At other border points, Russians can obtain a visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
Vietnam
Daily budget for two: $45–$55
Approximate prices:
Banh mi sandwiches in Vietnam are sold at every step for 10-15 thousand dong (0.5-0.7 $), the same price for juices in fruit shops. For a bowl of pho soup in a cafe, pay $1–2, and for 0.5 liters of homemade beer bia hoi - $1. In local eateries, they feed for a penny: two servings of fish or chicken fried in ginger sauce with a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup - $ 2. In a presentable restaurant, these amounts are multiplied by 2-3. A hearty seafood dinner at a tourist establishment with Vietnamese cuisine will cost $12–20. If you miss European dishes, a $5 pizza will save you. You can eat at fast food Lotteria with a burger, french fries and soda for $3. Imported alcohol in Vietnamese stores costs no more than duty-free shops, and a bottle of local rum can be bought for $3–4.
You can rent a double room in a Hanoi hotel for $11-15, in Mui Ne village prices start at $10 for a bungalow with a shower and air conditioning near the sea, and in Nha Trang you can still rent a nice room with amenities for $6-10. Service in Vietnamese hotels is at its best, regardless of star rating. Breakfast is included in the price nine times out of ten.
Standard route:
Hanoi; Halong Bay; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Nha Trang; the village of Mui Ne; Dalat; Hoi An Museum City; Phu Quoc Island off the coast of Cambodia.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can rest in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.
Serbia
Daily budget for two: $70–80
Approximate prices:
Serbian analogues of fast food - cheese pie gibanica, spicy sausages chevapchichi, splashes (cutlets with a side dish or in a bun) - cost no more than 200 dinars ($ 2). Moreover, to eat, one splash is enough. You can dine together in a decent restaurant for $7–9.
A simple double room in Belgrade hotels costs about $30 per day. For $16 you can rent a room in a hostel, and for $25–35 you can rent an apartment in the center.
Standard route:
Belgrade; Novi Sad; Smederevo; national parks Tara or Fruska Gora; Baina-Bashta or other towns along the picturesque Drina River; Drvengrad is an ethnic village from Kusturica's films. You can go to even cheaper Macedonia.
Visa:
Russian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Serbia if the trip is within 30 days.
Montenegro
Daily budget for two: $80–$90
Approximate prices:
Montenegrins' favorite national fast food - burek (a round pie or tubes stuffed with vegetables, cheese or meat) - is sold for $1 in bakeries and on the beaches. A generous portion of cevapcici with potatoes and pita costs $5-9 - and it's enough for two. It is even cheaper to have a bite to eat in mesara. These butcher shops sell semi-finished products, but you can ask to fry the same chevapchichi on the spot - this is called "make on rostil". A hearty breakfast in a Montenegrin cafe for two can cost $7-10, and a three-course restaurant dinner will cost $25-30. If you move away from coastal establishments literally 500 meters, you will save up to 50%.
The most expensive city in terms of housing is Budva: at the peak of the season, simple one-room apartments by the sea are rented for $ 35-45 per day. But even in Budva, even in summer, you can rent a neat room in a guesthouse or a small studio for $20 if you book in advance. In winter, prices for hotels and apartments in Montenegro fall by almost half.
Standard route:
Podgorica; resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Kotor, Perast, Risan, Koshtanitsa, Tivat, Herceg Novi); resorts of the Adriatic coast (Budva, Becici, Rafailovici, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Bar); monastery Ostrog; national parks Lovcen and Durmitor with the canyon of the Tara River.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Montenegro without a visa for 30 days in a row.
Cheap countries with visa on arrival or online
India
Daily budget for two: $40–$45
Approximate prices:
Street food in India costs almost nothing: a portion of a vegetarian thali (rice, stewed vegetables, lentils and flatbread) will cost 50 rupees ($ 0.8), and you can have a hearty lunch at a local eatery for 150 rupees ($ 2.3). The average bill in tourist restaurants is $3-6.
With housing, the situation is similar: almost everywhere for $5–8 you get a set of beds, walls and a roof, for $10–15 you get a decent room with air conditioning. In Mumbai, Goa and Kerala, prices during the peak season - from December to February - increase by 2-3 times. You can rent a scooter for a day for 200–250 rupees ($3–4). If you are traveling for a long time, it is better to take a scooter immediately for a week or a month - it will come out even cheaper, about 150 rupees per day, and you can also see neighboring states.
Standard route:
Delhi; Agra; a circle through the cities and villages of Rajasthan or a journey through the foothills of the Himalayas to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and further - according to interests: either to Varanasi and Nepal, or to the south, to Mumbai and Goa or to Kerala. If time permits, visit Punjab (Amritsar), Kashmir and Ladakh.
Visa:
If you enter India through the airports of Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Cochin, Hyderabad and Trivandrum, you can apply for a visa online.
Nepal
Daily budget for two: on a track in the mountains - about $ 40; in the rest of the country - $45–50.
Approximate prices:
In Nepal, you can have a hearty lunch together in a street eatery for 400–500 rupees ($4–5). In tourist cafes, prices are 2-3 times higher, a dinner for two will cost closer to $15.
You can rent a double room in a cheap guesthouse with a shower and a toilet on the floor for $5–8 per day. For $15-20 you can live in a decent hotel in Kathmandu. The average cost of a small comfortable double room in Nagarkot is from $15 per night, and in Pokhara - from $10.
Standard route:
Kathmandu and surroundings (Bhaktapur, Nagarkot); a few days in the Chitwan reserve; Lumbini; Pokhara and hiking in the mountains - to Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, etc.
Visa:
A Nepalese visa can be obtained both at the Embassy in Moscow and at the airport upon arrival. Just fill out the online form 15 days before your trip and present it at the border.
Cambodia
Daily budget for two: $70–80
Approximate prices:
You can buy a fried spider, a kilo of mango or a bunch of bananas in Cambodia for $1. Two servings of baked mussels with salad will cost $6. A hearty dinner with pork steak, potatoes and vegetables costs the same amount, and for a huge pizza for two in an ordinary cafe you will give about $ 5. A glass of local beer in seaside bars costs $ 0.5, a pitcher will be brought for $ 2. You will spend more on spiritual food in Cambodia than on ordinary food: a ticket to Angkor for 1 day - $20, for 3 days - $40, for a week - $60. To fly over Angkor Wat in a yellow balloon, pay $20.
A room with a double bed, air conditioning and a shower in a guesthouse in the Sihanoukville resort can be rented for $12-15 per day, and comfortable rooms in Phnom Penh hotels cost $15-20 per night. Khmers do not like to bargain, it is better to book accommodation in advance.
Standard route:
Siem Reap and Angkor temple complex; Lake Toplessap with floating villages, the beaches of Sihanoukville (Ochutel Serendipity, Otres); the island of Koh Rong; Phnom Bokor National Park; Phnom Penh.
Visa:
You can get a visa to Cambodia immediately upon arrival or in advance - via the Internet.
Sri Lanka
Daily budget for two: $60–70
Approximate prices:
Food in Sri Lanka is similar to South Indian food both in taste and prices. Roti (spring rolls) range from Rs 40 ($0.28) for a vegetarian option to Rs 120 ($0.8) for a chicken and cheese triangle. $0.14 for a bunch of bananas, $0.25 for a drinking coconut, $0.42 for a kilo of papaya. King prawns in the Hikkaduwa market sell for $7/kg, and buy a 0.75-liter bottle of red rum for $10. Kottu (something like a shredded hamburger) in non-tourist cafes costs $ 1.5-2. Two servings of a dinner of seafood, rice and curry, salad and beer in a restaurant will cost $ 7-10.
The average price for a room with hot water and a fan in a guesthouse is $14–20 per day. In party places like Mirissa and Unawatuna on the south coast, prices are higher - on New Year's Eve and until March, locals rent housing for $ 28-55 per night. Prices for double rooms in Colombo hotels start from $ 25, for $ 16 you can spend the night in a hostel. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, it is wiser to rent a house or apartment for $330 per month (including utility bills) on the spot.
Standard route:
Colombo; the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage; Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, other Buddhist sights in Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa; the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya; national reserve in the forest of Sinharaja.
Visa:
There are three ways to get a visa to Sri Lanka - at the Embassy in Moscow, upon arrival at the airport or online.
Cheap visa countries
Romania
Daily budget for two: $80–$90
Approximate prices:
You will not find street food in the Asian sense of the term in Romania. In a cheap cafe or fast food, you can have lunch for about 10–30 lei ($2.5–7). A hearty lunch in the restaurants of Brasov and Sighisoara will cost $12–14. Dinner at the advertised institution in Bucharest will cost 100 lei ($24).
On average across the country, a simple double room in a guesthouse or two-star hotel costs $20–30. An apartment in the heart of Bucharest can be rented for $30-40 per day, in Brasov, focus on $35-45.
Standard route:
Bucharest; the Danube Delta; Mamaia and other Black Sea resorts; Peles and Bran castles ("Dracula's castle"); medieval Brasov; the Transylvanian towns of Sighisoara and Sibiu. If you are traveling by car, do not miss the beautiful mountainous Transfagaras route.
Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but has not signed the Schengen Agreement. With a national visa, you can not only travel around the country, but also go to Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. If you already have a long-term entry permit for these countries or a multiple-entry Schengen visa, you do not need to obtain a separate visa for Romania. In other cases, you need to apply for a Romanian visa.
Hungary
Daily budget for two: $85–$95
Approximate prices:
The famous Hungarian goulash costs from 950 forints ($3.3). You can have a bite to eat together in an inexpensive cafe for $10, and you can have a thorough dinner in a restaurant for $28. An impressive pizza will cost $ 5, and a cup of coffee with a delicate cake in Hungarian tsukrazdy (pastry shops) is estimated at only $ 2.5.
Cozy apartments in the very center of Budapest on Airbnb cost from $35-45 per night, in guesthouses on the outskirts you can live in comfortable rooms for $25. Apartments near Lake Balaton will cost another $5 cheaper.
Standard route:
Budapest with its baths; the bear park Medveotthon in Veresgyhaz; open-air ethnomuseum Skansen near the town of Szentendre; ancient Szekesfehervar; abbey of Pannonhalma; Lake Balaton and 10 more short trip ideas from Budapest.
Visa:
A Schengen visa is required to enter Hungary.
Bulgaria
Daily budget for two: $80–$90
Approximate prices:
A cup of coffee in Bulgaria costs from 0.8 to 1.5 leva (0.5–0.8 $), a bowl of soup (pileshka - chicken or topcheta - with meatballs) - about 1 $, and shopska salad - 2-3 $ . You can have breakfast in a cafe in Sofia for $ 10 for two. A three-course dinner with drinks in a decent metropolitan restaurant will cost about $20–22.
A double room in a guesthouse in the city center costs from $16 per night. For $18 you can rent a room with a shower, air conditioning and a refrigerator in Kosharitsa and Ravda. A studio in a three-star apart-hotel in the resort of Sunny Beach costs about $26. Through Airbnb, you can rent an excellent apartment by the sea with a swimming pool in the yard for $25–35.
Standard route:
The brightest places in Bulgaria: Sofia and Mount Vitosha; Koprivshtitsa; Plovdiv and Perperikon; Rose Valley; Rila Monastery and Seven Lakes; Nessebar; tiny Melnik; beaches of Sunny Beach.
Visa:
Bulgaria is not part of the Schengen area, but you can enter this country on a double or multiple Schengen visa. You can also visit Bulgaria if your passport contains valid multiple-entry visas for Romania, Croatia or Cyprus. In other cases, you need to obtain a Bulgarian visa.
Where to rest if there is not much money? It's good to have a house in the village - here you can have rest, and occupational therapy, fresh air and vegetables from the garden. Cheap and cheerful. Not everyone can boast of having a dacha or relatives outside the city, and not everyone likes such a vacation. The soul asks for a 4-5 star hotel, “all inclusive”, sandy beaches, dancing until the morning, romantic walks on a yacht or boat. In a word - to be chic and inexpensive. Below is a list of the 10 cheapest countries to visit. In our case, cheap does not mean bad, but simply inexpensive.
Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia and is very attractive for tourists because of the most beautiful places, cheap service and accommodation, warm climate and friendly people.
The cost of food and accommodation in Cambodia is very cheap, you can find a place to sleep for up to 100 rubles. Buying inexpensive and tasty food, you feel guilty for paying very little.
Without exaggeration, Angkor Wat can be called one of the most interesting monuments of the Kingdom of Cambodia. This is one of the most impressive historical monuments in the world. It will cost you about $5 to visit!
In Cambodia, excursions from neighboring countries are very popular: Thailand, Vietnam. The cost of a 3 day tour to Cambodia from Pattaya with 3 meals a day is about $150.
Having visited at least once Cambodia, you will want to return to this wonderful country more than once.
Hungary
The most popular city in Hungary is Budapest. Gothic architecture, picturesque avenues and squares, majestic temples and hospitable Hungarians will warmly and cordially welcome their guests.
The average cost of a hotel room is 15 euros per night. The price includes: a full breakfast, daily cleaning of the room. The average price of an excursion tour to Hungary is from 300 euros with air travel.
Greece
The country where the ancient gods live. Being in Greece, you are born again and become happy under the beautiful turquoise sky and swimming in the gentle seas of the Aegean.
Halkidiki is the pearl of the Aegean. Athens, Crete, Peloponnese, Attica, Corfu, Rhodes, Minokos, Paros, etc. You can list all the resorts in Greece for a long time. All of these are great places for families.
Gentle sun, snow-white beaches, extraordinary landscapes and mysterious caves - you can enjoy all this beauty for 7 days on average from 200 euros. Greece is by far one of the most inexpensive visa countries for beach and sightseeing holidays. It is very popular among Russian tourists because of the favorable climate, first-class service and low cost.
Buying property in Greece is very popular. An important factor is the low cost of real estate near the sea coast. The cost of a one-room apartment by the sea starts from 25,000 EURO.
Fur coat tours are very popular in Greece. The cost of a fur coat bought in Greece is not much cheaper than in Russia. But the real "factory Greek" quality is many times superior to the products available on our market in this price category.
Bulgaria
Tourist costs for accommodation, food and travel in Bulgaria are much lower compared to other European countries. The average cost of a room in an inexpensive hotel is 10 euro for a single room and 15 euro for a double room. You can have lunch or dinner in an inexpensive cafe for 1-5 euros, a bus ride - 0.4 euros, a taxi - 0.3 euros per kilometer.
Bulgaria is famous for its "golden" sandy beaches, high service and low price.
The cost of seaside real estate in Bulgaria is the lowest. Sea real estate is in great demand among pensioners. The cost of a one-room apartment, in a complex with a developed infrastructure, starts from 20,000 EURO.
Turkey
Prices for holidays in Turkey vary depending on the season and part of the country. The cost of the tour to Antalya - from $200, Istanbul - from $350, Kemer - from $250. A two-week tour for two can be purchased for an average of $1000 - $1500. If you go on a last minute trip or in the fall, you can save up to half the cost. Russian tourists love Turkey for its full service, all inclusive, climate, sea and excursions.
Turkey is a country where a Russian tourist feels at home. Here, our compatriots and Russian speech are everywhere. Even the staff speaks good English.
Beach holidays are the most popular in Turkey. But after relaxing on the beach in this wonderful country, we will not forget to visit markets and shops where high quality goods are presented at an inexpensive price.
Also in Turkey, the excursion program is very developed - both sightseeing and recreational activities.
Thailand
Let's start with the main thing, the high season in Thailand is the period from mid-summer to late autumn. Therefore, if you are looking for a cheap tour to this country, then they are sold in April and May.
You can buy a ticket here for 25 thousand rubles. This is a ten day trip.
Thailand is indeed considered one of the cheapest countries in the world, an example of this is the fact that in almost any part of the country it is quite possible to live on $15-25 per day.
Note: This is of course at the discretion of the traveler, but tipping is not allowed in Thailand.
If you are going to go to Thailand without the help of tour operators, then, on average, you will need to set aside $ 400 per month for housing (in the center of Pattaya). You can find a place to stay and cheaper: for example, on the islands of Phuket, Koh Samui, Chang, Phi Phi, there are decent offers for $150-200 per month. If you have enough room, you can rent it for $80.
Products here are very cheap: to be always full, 100 USD per month will be enough. For $ 2 you can eat well in any cafe. In the restaurant, count on the amount starting from $6.
And a few words about the prices of things. For $100, you can fill a whole suitcase with clothes, and this is not even bargaining (although everyone here is bargaining).
Croatia
Ancient cities, sunny beaches, extraordinary nature - all this, combined with affordable prices, attracts more and more tourists every year. The cost of a hotel room is from 250 euro to 50 euro.
Lunch in a mid-range restaurant will cost you 5 euro - 10 euro. You will have to spend an average of 20 euros on daily expenses.
Vietnam
Vietnam is an incredibly beautiful country, an untouched corner of nature. Despite the growing popularity of holidays in this exotic country, prices remain low. $10 a day is enough for accommodation, food, museum visits, massage.
But if you double your budget, you can become the happiest person on earth.
$ 400 - 500 - for a month of "Paradise" life is enough.
Egypt
Egypt is the most popular and inexpensive holiday destination among tourists from the countries of the former USSR. Enjoy excellent service, a warm climate, a variety of entertainment for a small fee - an average of $ 250 for 8 days of unforgettable vacation.
All inclusive, the sun and the Red Sea - for this, numerous tourists annually, and some even several times a year, go to the ancient country of Egypt, with its ancient history and secrets kept to this day.
Pyramids, Luxor, Sphinx and much more are visited by tourists while in Egypt, and they cannot believe that all this was done by human hands. Egypt still keeps these mysteries. Humanity has only hypotheses of origin.
Poland
Mountains, lakes, extraordinarily beautiful nature, medieval castles, picturesque villages and modern cities - in Poland everyone will find what they are looking for.
The price of a room in an inexpensive hotel is from $20. For $2.50 - $4.50 you can have a bite to eat in a cafe, for $15.50 - $30 you can dine in a restaurant.
Slovakia
Both in winter and in summer, Slovakia pleases tourists with amazing mountain landscapes, thermal springs, many historical sights and affordable prices. For $26 - $70 you can rent a double room (breakfast included), and for $3 - $8 you can dine in a regular restaurant.
An excursion tour to Slovakia costs $200-$300 on average. Ski holidays will cost a little more.
India
With $ 100 in your pocket (by local standards - 6000 rupees) you can not deny yourself anything. The cost of holidays in India for a European person is extremely low, especially away from metropolitan areas.
The price of a tour with an air flight at the time of the price drop starts from $400. India is very popular among Russian tourists, due to the favorable climate, almost at any time of the year.
Bali
A very cheap country. You can find good housing here for $100. And another 100 dollars will be enough for a whole month for food.
We have tried to cover the most inexpensive places to stay.
Having visited one or several countries, you begin to understand that there is still a paradise on earth. It's close, only a few hours away.
And now you are one click away from the whole world. You can buy a tour now, and in an hour you can already fly on an airplane. And in a few hours you are already in Paradise.
What else does a person need?
How could we, living in the Soviet Union, take and go "abroad". If anyone could, then this procedure took a lot of time and effort. Permanent instructions, instructions, recommendations for the Soviet man of the "look of a maral". All this made a curtain between life in the USSR and recreation in other countries. Wasn't there "our resorts" - you ask. Crimea, Abkhazia, the coast of the Krasnodar Territory - all these resorts are beautiful and must be visited. The nature and climate in these places are of indescribable beauty and very useful for restoring the body.
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There are really a lot of places in the world where you can have an inexpensive vacation at any time of the year. The choice of a country for a budget vacation is especially relevant in times of crisis, when many have to “tighten their belts”.
However, traditional tourist destinations like Turkey and Egypt are starting to get boring. That is why we decided to create a rating for you, where best countries for a budget holiday where you can “cheaply” but tastefully bask on the beach, explore another culture and see many sights.
So let's go!
10 India
A distinctive feature of tourism in India is a fairly strong contrast between the standard of living in different parts of the country: from very rich to, so to speak, beggarly. This gives complete financial freedom in terms of choosing a holiday.
Based on this, it is worth choosing less populated cities, because. the price level in India is directly proportional to the number of inhabitants in the locality. Choosing small towns or resorts, you can only 300-400 dollars to rent a house and eat for 2 weeks!
India is a country with a very rich cultural heritage, so there will be no problems with organizing leisure activities. Tourists have a large number of historical monuments, nature reserves, religious institutions, museums, etc. In addition to this, delicious and cheap food, a developed transport network, beautiful beaches and friendly people.
The disadvantages of rest in India include the presence of an unpleasant smell and garbage in some places. And remember! Don't hurt cows in India ;)
9. Vietnam
Vietnam is located next to China, Laos and Cambodia and is one of the cheapest holiday destinations in Southeast Asia. And indeed, the prices for food, accommodation and travel in public transport less than in European and Mediterranean resorts by 2-3 times!
In addition, at a low price in Vietnam, you can get diving lessons, explore national parks and temple complexes. The only drawback that most tourists note is the long and rather expensive flight.
8. Costa Rica
The small country of Costa Rica, which is lost between the continents, is considered one of the most beautiful places on earth and attracts tourists with its luxurious beaches, beautiful scenery and affordable life.
Vacationers often note the unique nature of Costa Rica with its rare animals and beautiful waterfalls, as well as its location between two oceans washing the shores of the country.
Additional incentives for visiting Costa Rica are low housing and food prices. For example, you can rent a good apartment in the capital of the country for $200 a month. Food at local markets is cheap, so a month's food costs no more than $100. More sophisticated tourists can dine in numerous restaurants and cafes, where the average bill varies from 3 to 8 dollars.
The disadvantages of traveling to Costa Rica are only a long-distance flight and a decent time difference.
7 Laos
Many tourists associate Laos with Thailand, which is located next to this country. Indeed, the People's Democratic Republic of Laos is very similar to Tai, only a little simpler and poorer.
Traditionally, Laos is considered a land of adventure, because. people come here for new experiences, which can be obtained at a very reasonable price. For example, for a 30-day vacation with accommodation and meals, you will pay no more than $ 300. Yes, and there is nowhere to spend in Laos, there are practically no large stores, and on the shelves of small ones there are mainly local fruits and vegetables.
A distinctive feature of Laos is the presence of a huge number of temples and monks that are scattered throughout the country. Vacationers in Laos also note the calm and measured rhythm of the country, even on the roads there is no active traffic. Most of the resorts are small villages with quiet and clean beaches and green oases.
The disadvantages of Laos include not very good transport infrastructure and the lack of nightlife in small resorts.
6. Thailand
Thailand is often called "land of a thousand smiles" which has developed largely due to the hospitality of the Thais. That is why millions of tourists from all over the world come here to relax, and some of them even move to permanent residence.
Mild climate, good beaches, delicious spicy food and low prices on housing determine the fact that many freelancers, poker players, remote workers who are not tied to their place of residence come to this country. Often it is Thailand that they choose as a place for "wintering". It is worth noting that behind $200 you can rent a small house for a whole month, while spending $100-150 on food.
Tourists often refer to the shortcomings of Thailand as the presence of transvestites, gay people, as well as the pollution of some areas (mainly large cities).
Useful advice for smokers in Thailand: take cigarettes with you from home, in Thailand they are very expensive and of poor quality.
5. Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of the few European countries that can offer tourists quality and affordable vacation by the sea. Due to the similarity of the Bulgarian language, this place attracts a lot of Russian-speaking tourists. Therefore, sometimes you can find signs and other information in Russian, especially since most Bulgarians understand it.
Bulgaria attracts many due to cheap and short flights, well-maintained beaches, delicious food, and clear sea. The pluses can also include absolute security, because. Bulgarians are a peace-loving people and the local population is very rarely characterized by aggressive behavior.
Prices in Bulgaria, of course, are slightly higher than in the resorts of the Asian region, but they are at a low level among European ones, while having high levels of service quality. A standard 10-day stay will cost you about 700 euros (2 people, 4* hotel).
It is worth noting that Bulgaria is well disposed for families with children, especially since discounts are usually applied to children's tours to this country. There are also medical resorts in Bulgaria.
4. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka provides all the services of a leisurely and relaxing holiday: calm ocean, clean beaches, diving, fishing, sightseeing tours and much more.
Many tourists like the kind and hospitable locals of Sri Lanka, cheap fruits and seafood, as well as beautiful nature. When choosing a home it is worth paying attention to beach hotels, the rooms in which are several times cheaper than usual. For example, for $ 200-300 you can settle for a whole month.
In order not to spoil the rest, experienced vacationers recommend washing fruits thoroughly, boiling water, and also, when visiting the jungle, pre-vaccinate and grab antimalarial pills. The disadvantages of holidays in Sri Lanka usually include only a long flight and expensive alcohol and cigarettes.
3. Turkey
Turkey is a favorite place for Russian-speaking tourists, because. this country has become synonymous quality but affordable stay. But if you look at Turkey through the prism of history, you can see the successor of the great empires of the past with a rich cultural heritage.
However, despite this, by and large, Turkey attracts tourists thanks to beautiful landscapes, good hotels, inexpensive food, high quality service. Rest in Turkey includes the whole range of tourist services, from excursions to historical sights and to active recreation.
To the disadvantages of rest in Turkey, tourists call only the excessive obsession of local residents and merchants.
2. Indonesia
Indonesia is the largest island state in the world, which every year becomes more attractive in the eyes of tourists. Mild climate, unspoiled nature, beautiful landscapes and white sand beaches - this is what attracts lovers of exotic and outdoor activities from all over the world to Indonesia.
Everyone there can find entertainment to their liking: diving centers, surfing sites, hiking in the mountains, yachting, nightclubs, safaris, excursions, etc. Prices may pleasantly surprise you, for example, the average price of lunch in a cafe varies from 2 to 8 euros. With a properly budgeted month of rest in Indonesia, it can cost 500 euros with housing and food.
The disadvantages of traveling to Indonesia are often attributed by tourists to long-distance flights and difficult relationships with local natives.
1. Cambodia
The indigenous people of Cambodia are the heirs of an ancient civilization that survived the horrors of colonization, genocide and violence. But today Cambodia is considered one of the most promising tourist countries in the Southeast region of Asia.
Thanks to the historical past, many historical monuments, burial places, and temples have been preserved in Cambodia. In addition to architectural sights in Cambodia, you can admire untouched natural scenery, go to hiking mountain walk, as well as indulge in white sandy beaches. Also, the undoubted advantage of Cambodia is the low prices for housing and food. In particular, for 50-70 dollars You can rent a cozy apartment for a whole month.
The disadvantages include not very good transport infrastructure and the poor condition of drinking water.
The well-known travel site Tripadvisor has compiled a list of the most popular destinations where to relax abroad. And it must have happened that out of the first five of these cities we have already been to four, and we are just going to one more! So in this article we will tell you what to do in these most popular places. And what else pleases: in all these cities you can relax quite inexpensively.
Where to go abroad in 2019: prices, tips, reviews
Where to relax abroad in 2019: the most popular destinations
But before we dive into where to go on holiday abroad in 2019, let's list the 25 most popular destinations according to Tripadvisor. It's interesting!
25. Sydney, Australia
24. Dubai, UAE
23. Hong Kong, China
22. Queenstown, New Zealand
21. Budapest, Hungary
20. Athens, Greece
19. Kathmandu, Nepal
18. Bangkok, Thailand
17. Saint Petersburg, Russia
16. Cusco, Peru
15. Ubud, Indonesia
14. Goreme, Turkey
13. Barcelona, Spain
12. Zermatt, Switzerland
11. New York city, USA
10. Cape Town, South Africa
9. Paris, France
8. Buenos Aires, Argentina
7. Rome, Italy
6. London, Great Britain
5. Prague, Czech
4. Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Istanbul, Turkey
2. Siem Reap, Cambodia
1. Marrakesh, Morocco
Decent company to say the least. Each of these names is an excellent answer to the question of where to relax abroad in 2019. All of these beautiful cities have plenty of entertainment and attractions to offer. In addition, there are obligatory, unshakable things: well, how can you visit Buenos Aires and not learn how to dance tango, or get to Barcelona and not watch the match of the best football team in the world?
In addition, each of the popular places to go to relax abroad in 2019 can offer you other, non-standard and no less interesting ways to spend time. And quite inexpensively, even with the current economic crisis and the ruble exchange rate! For each of our travels - be it Europe, Asia or Africa - we always prepare very carefully and try to find such unusual tips. And today we share them with you.
So, where to relax abroad in 2019: the “hot five” of the most popular destinations + tips for tourists from our personal experience! For each of these places, we have compiled a list of 5 recommendations for what to do there. And if you, dear readers, want to add to this list, then you are welcome in the comments!
5th place: Prague, Czech Republic
Where to relax abroad in 2019? Prague is the only European city in the top 5 popular destinations. The best view of its sights opens from the observation deck on the Old Town Hall.
1. Coming to Prague and not drinking local beer is like ... how ... How to come to Prague and not drink local beer, there is nothing more to compare with))) Therefore, the first advice on what to do in Prague is be sure to drink beer with a boar (pig) knee, National Czech Snack. Beer must be not just draft, but "tank". Why? You will understand)))
2. Climb up observation deck of the Prague City Hall, then don't miss the puppet show, which is given every hour by the famous chimes on the Old Town Square.
If you haven't drunk Czech beer, then you haven't been to Prague! It can be not only dark and light, but also cherry, banana, nettle, coffee ... "Beer carousel" in the Brewery House will prove it to you. With a gleam (in the eyes).
3. take a walk not only on the Charles Bridge, but also under it– the acoustics in the arches will make your heart skip a beat with delight and a sense of something mystical.
4. Take a ride in Prague buses and trams and appreciate the work local public transport, which arrives at stops accurate to the minute.
5. Sit in one of ancient catholic cathedrals, talking about the eternal or just resting from a forced march through the sights. And if you're lucky, you'll catch a concert of beautiful (and not necessarily organ) music.
You can book a hotel in Prague both on Booking and on other booking systems:
4th place: Hanoi, Vietnam
2. take a ride on local rickshaws who will guide you through the Old Town.
Where to go abroad in 2019: while in Hanoi, be sure to take a walk along the Lake of the Returned Sword (Hoan Kiem). This is a place with an interesting history and an amazing atmosphere.
3. Drink coffee, tea or beer with cheese sticks on Walking Street in the old quarter.
4. In the evening walk along the picturesque Hoan Kiem Lake, where you will definitely be asked to practice English))
5. Try local moonshine with alcoholized cobra. They say that health will be like that of this cobra (during life).
Hotels in the capital of Vietnam in different booking systems:
3rd place: Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is so far the only city from the top 5 destinations where to relax abroad in 2019, where we have not yet reached. But the time is not far off when we get there! As always, we are seriously preparing for the trip, so without too much modesty we can say that we already know enough about this beautiful city. So, what to do for a tourist in Istanbul:
1. Enjoy local street food: kebabs, roasted chestnuts, fish sandwiches, dondurma ice cream.
2. commit Bosphorus cruise or at least once take a ferry ride over it.
Where to relax abroad in 2019: we did not include a trip to the Sultanahmet Blue Mosque in the list of “what to do in Istanbul for tourists”. After all, you know about it without us!
3. Spend the evening (morning, afternoon, night) on the local Arbat - noisy and fun Istiklal street with many boutiques, jewelry stores, restaurants and other establishments necessary for a tourist. Many buildings on this street are real monuments of architecture.
4. If you visit Istanbul in the summer, then be sure to visit at least for a day with unique nature, cute old houses and the cleanest air (any gasoline transport is prohibited on the islands). And it is there that the best beaches of Istanbul are located.
5. For souvenirs and clothes go to the Grand Bazaar- a huge indoor market, the most "Russian" in Istanbul, where many sellers speak great and powerful.
And since we have not yet been to Istanbul, we will not recommend the hotel - let the professionals do it! An excellent site will help you choose and book a hotel in this city:
2nd place: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Where to relax abroad in 2019: dawn at Angkor Wat. For the sake of such a picture, it’s not a pity to get up at four in the morning!
1. It is clear that the town of Siem Reap itself is not particularly interesting for tourists. So don't waste your time and Hire a tuk tuker to take you around Angkor all day. It is not necessary to cut the “big circle”: the most interesting thing is in the small one.
2. Meet Sunrise or sunset at Angkor Wat.
The ancient Koutoubia Mosque is a symbol of Marrakech, which can be seen from almost anywhere in the Old City.
3. In the evening go to the Square of Severed Heads(Djema el Fna) to taste delicious tagine or couscous with freshly squeezed juice, watch snake charmers, fakirs and acrobats. And watch your pockets!
4. Spend a few hours in the beautiful tropical garden of Majorelle.
5. Take a photo against the backdrop of the majestic Mosques of Koutoubia. Twice.
Friends, where are you going to relax abroad in 2019? We are waiting for your advice not only on where you can go abroad, but also what to do in this city! And if you are interested in our advice and stories about life and leisure, then) We will be in touch!
It does not matter how old you are, how much you earn and what goals you set for yourself in life. In any case, we all dream of new experiences, vivid emotions and, of course, a good rest that can erase all the unpleasant manifestations of the routine and prepare for new achievements with renewed vigor. Traveling and inexpensive vacations allow us to relax both in body and soul, change the environment, do not let us “turn sour” in one place and give new impressions.
For some reason, it is believed that a really good and bright vacation costs a lot of money, however, in reality this is not the case. We present to your attention the TOP 10 best countries for a luxurious and at the same time inexpensive vacation.
Most people are accustomed to dreaming of "traditional" holiday destinations that have long had a developed tourist industry, and accordingly charge a lot of money for such services. However, there are still corners in the world where tourism is at the development stage, but nevertheless, you can relax there no worse than at the advertised resorts. At the same time, the prices there are very democratic. So which countries are we talking about?
Cheap holidays in Cambodia
A country of incredible landscapes, amazing antiquities and very cheap food. Here, sometimes one gets the impression that you pay too little for the rendered servants, because for just a dollar you can get a tasty and satisfying meal, and even get housing for the "five"!
Such low prices are explained by the fact that until recently they did not want to go to the country because of its difficult past, but now the situation is changing dramatically. Now there are a lot of young people coming to Cambodia from all over the world, and you can believe there really is a reason!
Tunisia
This is a great beach resort, which is unnecessarily abandoned by many tourists. What can I say, there were good reasons for that. The unstable political situation has scared away most vacationers.
Today, the situation has largely stabilized, and vacation prices have dropped markedly. This is because the authorities of the country are doing their best to return the former flow of tourists. For quite little money, you can enjoy uncrowded and cozy beaches, a pleasant and colorful atmosphere, as well as chat with the good-natured locals.
Vietnam
Some 10-15 years ago, this country did not even know what mass tourism was, but today the situation has changed dramatically, and the popularity of this exotic place is growing by leaps and bounds.
Here you can relax very cheaply, and at the same time enjoy the indescribable landscapes of a truly beautiful country. In addition, in Vietnam you can try unusual traditional dishes and sometimes admire absolutely incredible natural attractions.
India
Many people know that this is a very poor and mostly underdeveloped country, which, however, has expensive luxury hotels, and designer shops, and quite luxurious places to stay.
However, if you want to see the real India, as they say, look at the country from the inside, then go away from major tourist centers. In the "outback" you will be pleasantly surprised by both the price level and a truly colorful vacation.
South Africa
Perhaps you will be surprised that this country made it to our list, because a few years ago a vacation here cost quite a lot of money.
However, today tourism in the Republic of South Africa has become much more accessible. The reason for this was the difficult economic situation in the country. In this regard, prices for vacations also crept down. For relatively little money here you can relax to the fullest.
Bali, inexpensive vacation
It is possible that air travel to this distant and exotic place will not be so cheap, but in Bali itself, prices are very pleasing to travelers. You can rent a house with a pool and a beautiful view cheaper than in any European metropolis. Meals and transportation cost a penny here.
Rest in this heavenly corner of the earth will be to the taste of any tourist, because there is everything you could wish for: beautiful beaches, magnificent nature, beautiful religious sites, and very friendly and good-natured locals.
Bolivia
If you dream of visiting South America, be sure to visit Bolivia. It is here that the most pleasant ratio of price and quality is noted. And this applies to everything - food, housing, recreation and entertainment.
In the center of the Bolivian capital, you can see the well-preserved streets of the colonial period, visit local museums and enjoy delicious and inexpensive cuisine. For example, a bottle of good beer costs $1 here, while in Europe or the USA it will cost $4-5.
Bulgaria
Although it is relatively close, it offers a more developed service, European quality and an exciting cultural program.
Bulgarian beaches are clean and well-groomed. The choice of places to stay is up to you - you can sunbathe on the sea coast, or you can give preference to city recreation and visiting museums and attractions.
