Top cheapest countries for vacation. The cheapest countries in Europe

Overview of prices in the cheapest countries in Europe for 2019 - Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland and Montenegro. The cost of groceries and meals in restaurants, rental housing and hotel accommodation, transport fares.

Traveling to Europe is always ruinous, so I offer a budget alternative to an expensive vacation somewhere in Scandinavia or France. This is especially true now, when the euro has gone up like a thermometer by the beginning of summer. I advise you to pay attention to Eastern Europe and the Balkans - daily living there is almost half as expensive as, for example, in France or Switzerland.

For convenience, the average cost is indicated, so please note that it may vary in individual cities / regions / districts.

Exchange rate: 1 euro ≈ 76 RUB.

How to find an inexpensive hotel? The Skyscanner Hotels website will help you - it looks for the best prices for different booking systems.

Hungary

Despite the fact that Hungary is one of the cheapest countries for tourists and living in Europe, it is not inferior to other European countries in terms of service and architecture. Here you will find beautiful national parks, health resorts, ancient cities, and, of course, the famous Széchenyi baths! Consider the average prices for Budapest, as it is the most visited city in the country.

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There is a lot of classical architecture in Budapest (Photo © unsplash.com / @akoto)

Eat in an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - about 5 €;
Eat in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 26 €;
A cup of cappuccino - 1.22 €;
Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.81 €;
A loaf of white bread - 0.58 €;
Local cheese (1 kg) - 5.56 €;
Fruit (1 kg) - from 1 €;
Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.68 €;
Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.34 €;
Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.74 €;
Wine - 3.26 €.

Fares, petrol

Thus, daily expenses (including accommodation in a cheap hotel, meals in an inexpensive restaurant and transport costs) will average 33.96 €.

Tram in Budapest (Photo © unsplash.com / @arvydasv)

Bulgaria

Cathedral of the Holy Week in Sofia (Photo © deense / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY 2.0)

Prices for groceries and food in a restaurant

Eat in an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 4.09 €;
Eat in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 20.45 €;
A cup of cappuccino - 1.09 €;
Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.68 €;
A loaf of white bread - 0.47 €;
Local cheese (1 kg) - 4.75 €;
Fruit (1 kg) - from 1.08 €;
Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.55 €;
Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.43 €;
Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.60 €;
Wine - 4.09 €.

Fares, petrol

Rental housing, hotel accommodation

Thus, daily expenses (including accommodation in a cheap hotel, meals in an inexpensive restaurant and transport costs) will average 33.07 €.

Market in Sofia (Photo © Damien Smith / flickr.com / Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0)

Poland

Another very cheap country for living and recreation in Europe. Many medieval castles and Gothic churches, good, tasty and cheap beer, charming Warsaw, the city center of which was restored after the war and included in the UNESCO list, narrow streets, cozy cafes and reasonable prices - all this attracts many tourists to Poland. Consider the average prices for Warsaw, because prices in other cities do not differ too much from those in the capital.

Narrow streets of Warsaw (Photo © unsplash.com / @acalmelor)

Prices for groceries and food in a restaurant

Eat in an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 4.80 €;
Eat in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 26.42 €;
A cup of cappuccino - 1.96 €;
Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.10 €;
A loaf of white bread - 0.69 €;
Local cheese (1 kg) - 5.79 €;
Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.81 €;
Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.52 €;
Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.73 €;
Wine - 5.76 €.

Fares, petrol

Rental housing, hotel accommodation

Thus, daily expenses (including accommodation in a cheap hotel, meals in an inexpensive restaurant and transport costs) will average 41.05 €.

Bus 507 at the Centrum stop (Photo © unsplash.com / @valik_chern)

Montenegro

Cafe in the narrow streets of Budva (Photo © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com / Licensed CC BY 2.0)

Prices for groceries and food in a restaurant

Eat in an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 5 €;
Eat in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 25 €;
A cup of cappuccino - 1.26 €;
Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.50 €;
A loaf of white bread - 0.66 €;
Local cheese (1 kg) - 4.80 €;
Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.90 €;
Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.74 €;
Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.49 €;
Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.75 €;
Wine - 4 €.

Sveti Stefan Island (photo © adametrnal / flickr.com)

Romania

In Romania, one of the cheapest countries in Europe for 2019, you can organize an amazing vacation, because this ancient land has a lot to tell the traveler. Medieval Wallachian towns and gloomy castles, ancient monasteries and churches... In addition, those who prefer skiing and those who like to lie on the beach will like it here. So, consider the average prices for Bucharest - the capital of Romania.

A small country in Southeast Asia, neighboring Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. In Cambodia, the temperature in summer reaches 40 degrees Celsius. Buddhism and Islam are practiced throughout the country. The local currency is the riel. A tourist visa is required. On vacation, you need to follow simple precautionary rules: do not provoke conflicts (there are enough weapons left in the country after the guerrilla war), do not walk alone through the dark streets, do not carry valuable items with you. Boil local water before use. Swim in strictly designated areas. In this country, you can stay for the night for 50-60 rubles and have a tasty and inexpensive meal. More and more tourists come to the country to make a pilgrimage or get acquainted with ancient, unique monuments of religion and culture. Cambodia is rich in pagodas, Buddhist temple complexes, palaces and national parks.

Vietnam

Another country in Southeast Asia, neighboring Cambodia, China and Laos. A rapidly developing economically state, in which it is not uncommon to meet our compatriots. For 250 rubles a day, you can get the minimum necessary for living: accommodation, food, travel and drinks. The only inconvenience is the long flight. If you add a little more money, you can get the cheapest diving in the world, see amazing temple complexes and national parks.

India

India has a developed hotel and tourist service for wealthy vacationers, but you can settle in those parts of the country where the standard of living is very low. And here accommodation, meals and even taxi rides, with sightseeing and elephant riding, will cost you only 750 rubles a day. Care must be taken with regard to personal items, drinking water and raw food. And most importantly - do not kill the cow!

Bolivia

Far from Russia, a country in South America that seems to have it all: the Cordillera, the city of the Incas, the salt desert and the jungles of the Amazon Basin. As well as countless political upheavals and poverty. Spend a dollar on a bowl of potato soup and $30 on sightseeing a day, and you'll feel like you still have enough money left for a second bowl, a place to sleep, and a decent entertainment program. The difficulty is the constant need to protect yourself from the sun's rays.

Hungary

This is the cheapest holiday option in Europe. The proximity of the flight by low-cost airlines has made this country even more accessible for Russian vacationers. 50 rubles for a train, a hotel room for $20 per day and 100 rubles for food. The rest of the money can be spent on thermal springs and tasting Hungarian wines. The main thing is that smokers are not welcome here.

Honduras

A small state in Central America, not known to our Russian vacationers. Of course, it’s far to fly, and you’ll have to apply for a tourist visa, but then, upon arrival, for only $ 30 a day, you will get a real opportunity to relax. Snow-white beaches and diving in the Red Sea, cheap food and accommodation, Indian villages and nature reserves. And a refreshing breeze blows from the ocean.

Bulgaria

It belongs to one of the most favorite places for Russian tourists to relax in Eastern Europe. For a thousand rubles a day, you can even get comfortable living conditions in the capital of the country: delicious cuisine, pleasant drinks and a comfortable bed.

Sri Lanka

Here you can find a room in a cheap beach hotel for 750 rubles a day. And at your service all the charms of a leisurely outdoor recreation: fishing, diving, barbecue. It's just too far to fly here. In order not to spoil your vacation, thoroughly wash and boil everything you can and do not use local drinking water. For a trip through the jungle, do not forget to purchase antimalarial pills. And most importantly - there are very arrogant monkeys in the country!

Argentina

Argentina is located in the very south of South America and everything in it bears the proud name of "the southernmost". The capital of the country is famous for its overly intense nightlife, but far from entertainment centers you can find a room for 750 rubles a day and relax at your discretion. Food in Argentina is excellent: meat and wine. And a very wide variety of cultural events and recreational areas. That's just a flight to the "southernmost" country will not be cheap.

Greece

The economic crisis in the country forced the Greek authorities to increase the attractiveness of the region for tourists. In particular, accommodation for vacationers has become cheaper, there is the possibility of relaxing on free beaches, cheap hotels and food. Well, it makes no sense to talk about the sights of Greece - they are known to any schoolchild.

To this rating it is worth adding the opportunity to relax in Russia itself. As can be seen from the list, the cheapness of the holiday itself is often offset by the high cost of flights and the need to apply for a tourist visa. In some cases, “cheapness” means a sharp change in climate and food poisoning, an extremely unstable political and economic situation in the country.

There are still countries in which rest is considered inexpensive. Bali- heavenly conditions for recreation at the rate of $60 for a monthly stay, $20 for food per week, but, again, a very expensive flight. Laos- very beautiful landscapes at an inexpensive level of accommodation. Renting a one-room apartment for a month will cost only $100. Products can be bought cheaply, well, on the Internet 10 dollars. Guatemala. All the amenities in a one-room apartment for a month's stay will cost $200. Products are cheap, you can meet the 25-40 dollars a week. When budgeting for a trip, add 20 percent for contingencies and be sure to stock up on insurance.

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Saving is not a reason to stay at home, but an incentive to carefully plan your trip and not spend too much. We studied travel guides, bloggers' reports, sites with prices for flights, accommodation, groceries and chose 10 inexpensive and interesting countries to travel to for the upcoming holiday season.

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Armenia

Approximate prices:

A kebab or khachapuri costs $1, a hearty lunch in an ordinary cafe costs about $3. The average bill in a restaurant is about $4-5. In Yerevan, it is quite possible to find inexpensive hotels with double rooms for $30-40 or rent an apartment for $25-30 per day. Outside the capital, prices are slightly lower.

Yerevan and environs; lake Sevan; Vanadzor and Lori Gorge; Khor Virap Monastery with views of Ararat; Vorotan Valley and Tatev Monastery.

Azerbaijan

Approximate prices:

Lunch or dinner in an inexpensive restaurant will cost you about $11, a double room in a hotel costs $40 per night.

What you should definitely see:

Flame towers; mud volcanoes in Gobustan; petroglyphs in Gobustan park; Maiden Tower; the sacred place of the Zoroastrians Ateshgah.

Serbia

Approximate prices:

Serbian analogs of fast food - gibanica cheese pie, cevapcici sausages - cost no more than $2. Lunch at a decent restaurant costs about $10. A simple double room in Belgrade costs about $35-45 per day. You can rent an apartment in the center for $25-35.

What you should definitely see:

Belgrade; Novi Sad; Smederevo; national parks Tara or Fruška Gora; Baina-Bashta and other towns along the picturesque Drina River; Drvengrad - an ethnic village set for Kusturica's films.

Tunisia

Approximate prices:

Local dishes, such as shakshuka, merguez sausages or lablabi soup, cost about $3 in street eateries, you can dine in a restaurant for $8. There are not so many cheap guesthouses in Tunisia, but you can still find a simple room for $20.

What you should definitely see:

Tunisia and Carthage; Kairouan, Sousse and Monastir; Mediterranean beaches: for example, on the island of Jebra, in Hammamet or Sidi Bou Said, vaguely reminiscent of Greek resorts. If time permits, you can look at the Berber dugout houses in Matmata, where Star Wars was filmed.

Uzbekistan

Approximate prices:

Various inexpensive cafes and restaurants are simply in huge numbers, on every corner and for every taste. Dinner for two will cost you about $35, and hotel accommodation from $30 and up.

What you should definitely see:

Charvak reservoir; Square of Friendship of Peoples; Chimgan mountains; ensemble of mausoleums Shakhi-Zinda; Registan Square in Samarkand; Nakshbandi complex; mausoleum Gur-Emir.

Georgia

Approximate prices:

There is no street food as such in Georgia. The closest analogue can only be fresh khachapuri or lobiani, which are sold on every corner for $1.5. Lunch in a cafe will cost about $5-6. An intermediate option is khinkali: they cost $ 0.25, they are available almost everywhere, and a dozen is enough to eat for the whole day. A simple double room in Tbilisi and Batumi will cost at least $40 per day (alternatives are couchsurfing or renting an apartment for about $30 per day), in other places rooms in inexpensive guesthouses cost $15-30.

Must see:

Tbilisi; Mtskheta and the Georgian Military Highway; cave city in Vardzia; Signagi and Kakheti; Svaneti; Batumi and the Black Sea coast.

India

Approximate prices:

Street food in India costs almost nothing: a portion of a vegetarian thali will cost $0.8, and you can have a hearty lunch at a local eatery for $2.5. In tourist restaurants, the average bill will be about $3-6. With housing, the situation is similar: almost everywhere for $5-8 you get a set of a bed, walls and roof, for $10-15 you get a decent room with air conditioning.

What you should definitely see:

Delhi; Agra; make a circle around the cities and villages of Rajasthan or take a trip 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 Kerala.

It may surprise someone, but it is quite possible to relax in the West for a fairly low price, the main thing is to know where to go. Slovakia, the Czech Republic or Hungary are those budget travel destinations in Europe that travelers looking to save money should pay attention to. So, in Germany, France, Austria and England, prices will be much higher and, accordingly, holidays in these countries will cost more. A huge plus can be considered that, while relaxing, for example, in the Czech Republic, you can take a train or bus to another neighboring country for a small amount and spend some part of your vacation there, and this will be the most exciting and at the same time budget independent euro-trip.

Albania
Bulgaria
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Serbia
Croatia
Montenegro
Czech

Albania

This is the first country located in the southern part of the continent, opening the list of European countries with the cheapest tourism. The coast of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas has many beautiful beaches where you can relax cheaply and comfortably. This is usually visited by tourists looking for the best place for an inexpensive family vacation.

You can spend a night in a local hostel for at least $10.
In a double room in a hotel, a night will cost $30.

The statement that you will find the most inexpensive vacation in Europe in Albania is relevant due to the low prices for food and alcoholic beverages:

You can dine in a cafe here for an average of $ 5, and in a restaurant - twice as expensive.
Tequila costs $15 here.
A pack of cigarettes $1.20.

To enter the country you need an Albanian or Schengen visa.

Bulgaria

Everything that a tourist needs on vacation is connected in Bulgaria - golden beaches, clear sea water, the greatest mountains, a pleasant climate and not very high prices.

Food prices:

Lunch in a restaurant is about 10 "green", and in a cafe 5 times cheaper.
For a cup of coffee here you need to pay 50-80 cents (0.8-1.5 leva).
A portion of chicken soup (pileshka) or with meatballs (topcheta) is about a dollar and 2-3 dollars for a Shopska salad.
Breakfast for two in a Sofia cafe will cost $10.
You can dine in a good metropolitan restaurant, having laid out $ 20-22 per evening.

Housing cost:

Outside Sofia, hotel rooms start at $15.
A night in a double room in a guest house located in the center of the capital will cost at least $16.
You can rent a room with a refrigerator, air conditioning and a shower for $18 in Ravda or Kosharitsa.
In the resort of Sunny Beach, in a 3-star apart-hotel, you can rent a studio for $26. Agree, this is a fairly budget holiday in Europe with maximum comfort.
You can rent an excellent apartment with a pool in the yard and a sea view on a specialized site for $25-35 per night.

Entry into the country is carried out on a visa.

Video about a budget holiday in Bulgaria (prices in the store):

Hungary

Inexpensive, but prosperous Hungary is also loved by tourists: here are ancient sights, balneological resorts, colorful colorful national culture, and excellent cuisine.

Meal cost:

Delicious Hungarian goulash costs here from 3.3 dollars (950 forints).
In an inexpensive cafe, you can have a meal for two for $10, and a hearty dinner in a restaurant will cost $28.
For a large pizza you need to pay 5 bucks, and a cup of coffee with a great cake in a Viennese pastry shop (tsukrazd) will cost 2.5 dollars.

Housing cost:

On the website of travel services, you can book a cozy apartment in the center of Budapest starting from 35-45 dollars.
A comfortable room in a guest house on the outskirts of the capital will cost only $25.
Apartments on the shores of Lake Balaton are cheaper by another 5 bucks.

Poland

Poland is a great destination for an inexpensive yet memorable family holiday in Europe. It has always been interesting and inexpensive to rest here, both the developed infrastructure and natural conditions contributed to this. Nature lovers will find beautiful lakes, dense forests and mountain peaks here. History buffs are happy to tour the local medieval castles. For those who prefer an urban holiday, there are bustling cities where all modern forms of entertainment can be found.

Prices for rental housing in Poland:

hostels in Warsaw - 13-20 dollars;
a separate room in a hostel in a big city - from $ 18;
inexpensive hotel room - from $ 20;
in small towns there are even cheaper private hotels.

Meal cost:

a snack on a city street - 2.5-4.5 dollars;
large pizza - $6.25-7.75;
dine in an inexpensive restaurant - 12.5-15.5 dollars;
dinner in a restaurant - 15.5-30 dollars.

Transport trips:

bus ticket within the city - 75 cents;
1 km by taxi - 60-75 cents;
intercity buses: 90 cents - medium distances, 31-32 dollars - long-distance routes;
an economy class ticket for the Warsaw-Krakow train round trip is 65 bucks, so this is one of the most budget-friendly tourism in Europe.

Video about the cost of housing, food and travel in Poland:

Romania

In recent years, lovers of inexpensive ski holidays have begun to visit Romania, as well as those wishing to visit the cultural and historical sights of this beautiful country at a reasonable price.

Romanian hostels start at $10 and hotels start at $30. A visa is required to enter the country. Thanks to its low prices, Romania has rightfully entered the list of the most inexpensive countries in Europe for a holiday.

There is practically no street food here, but food in cafes and restaurants is inexpensive:

You can have lunch in fast food or an inexpensive cafe for 2.5-7 dollars (10-30 lei).
A more hearty lunch in the restaurants of Sighisoara and Brasov will cost 12-14 dollars, and dinner in a popular restaurant in Bucharest will cost only 24 bucks (100 lei).

Housing cost:

A typical double room in a 2-star hotel or guest house will be around $20-$30.
In the center of Bucharest, you can also rent an apartment for 30-40 bucks or a little more.

Serbia

Serbia has also recently opened up to tourists in a new way, and is attracting more and more attention. Interesting sights, balneological resorts, magnificent nature and ski resorts - all this is available at low prices, which made Serbia one of the best countries for an inexpensive holiday in Europe in 2018.

Meal cost:

For $2 (200 dinars) in Serbia, you can try the national fast food - spicy cevapcici sausages, gibanica cheese pie or cutlets in a bun or with a side dish - splash. One such splash is enough to satisfy hunger.
Dinner for two in a good restaurant will cost 7-9 dollars.

Housing cost:

In Belgrade hotels, a simple double room can be rented for $30.
A hostel room will cost 16 bucks.
An apartment in the center of the capital - only 25-35 dollars.

Croatia

In recent years, Croatia has become one of the centers of European tourism, giving inexpensive holidays in Europe at sea, comfortable accommodation and good service.

In the off-season, room rates here start at $20 in hotels and $10 in hostels. In a restaurant, a standard lunch will cost 15 greens, while in a cafe the same one will cost only 8 bucks. A visa is required to enter the country.

Montenegro

The most environmentally friendly place in Europe - this has become Montenegro. There are mountain ranges, magnificent blue bays, amazing national parks. If you want a budget holiday in Montenegro, you will also get a calm and incredibly pleasant pastime, one with nature.

The favorite food of Montenegrins is burek, which is a tube or a round pie with meat, cheese or vegetable filling. It can be bought in bakeries or right on the beach for $1.
For two, a generous portion of cevapcici with pita and potatoes is enough, for which you need to pay only 5-9 bucks.
It will be even cheaper to have a bite to eat in the mesara, where semi-finished products are sold, if you ask right there to fry chevapchichi, that is, “make on rostil”.
A couple can have a hearty breakfast in a Montenegrin cafe for $7-10, and a 3-course dinner in a restaurant will cost $25-30.

At the same time, moving away from half a kilometer from the establishments on the shore, you can save almost half the cost on food.

Housing cost:

The most expensive housing is located in Budva, where one-room apartments near the sea during the peak season are rented for 35-45 dollars.
Here, even in summer, you can find a clean room or a small studio in the guest house, paying only $ 20 in case of advance booking.

But in winter, prices for rental housing in Montenegro fall by about 2 times.

Video about a budget vacation in Europe at sea in the summer using prices in Montenegro as an example:

Czech

In the very center of Europe is a small ancient state of the Czech Republic. It got a great chance to prosper due to its convenient geographical location, being at the crossroads of trade routes between Europe and Asia, as well as rich mineral resources and mild climate. Looking through budget tours to Europe, tourists from all over the world choose the Czech Republic. It attracts with balneological resorts, very beautiful architecture, castles and top-level service. But the most important pearl of the Czech Republic is, of course, the capital of Prague. It is here that all tourists strive, because the spirit of this city is unique, you fall in love with it at first sight.

Food in Prague is not very expensive:

breakfast from $2.5;
you can dine in many cafes and restaurants for 3.5-7 dollars;
for dinner in a restaurant for tourists, you need to cook from $ 10, so it’s more profitable to go to a pub or an institution with a local audience, where you can eat inexpensively and drink excellent Czech beer - it will cost $ 3.8-5.8 or 100-150 crowns

In Prague, beer is very cheap, the prices for which fluctuate depending not only on the variety, but also on the institution:

Half a liter of draft beer costs 0.9-1.7 dollars (25-45 kroons), the usual price for it is 1.2 dollars (30 kroons).
In the store, you will have to pay 0.5-1 dollar for a bottle of beer.

If you are interested in how to travel around Europe on a budget, then we advise you to first of all travel in cities by public transport, since travel by it is inexpensive. For example, in Prague there are buses, trams and metro:

A monthly pass costs 550 crowns ($21).
For 72 hours - 310 crowns ($12).
For a day - 110 crowns (4.2 dollars).
There are travel cards for short trips: for half an hour 24 kroons (90 cents), for an hour and a half 32 kroons (1.2 dollars).

All travel passes apply to any type of transport.

A traveler can spend the night in a common room in a Prague hostel for at least 216 crowns ($8.7). Such hostels are found in the capital at almost every step, so there are plenty to choose from. The most undemanding can be satisfied with a room in a common room, but you can also take a double room, which, of course, will cost more. Prices in hotels in Prague, located in its remote areas, start at 542 crowns (21 dollars) per day.

Have you already been to Europe? What country can you call the most budgetary? Tell us about your travels and experiences in the comments.

Even in a crisis, you can find the opportunity to travel abroad cheaply. The only thing needed is
1. do not use the services of travel agencies; 2. opt for countries that offer inexpensive vacations;
3. If possible, book everything in advance.

In many countries, it is easy to reduce travel costs if you choose public transport to travel, and look for hotels based on the principle of "we only spend the night." For example, in India or Indonesia, the daily budget for two is on average 40-50 US dollars. Although, this is an average. You can reduce the cost of traveling to these countries and up to 20 US dollars.

Below is the entire list of countries worth traveling to in 2016-2017.

Cheap countries without a visa:

Armenia

Budget for two per day – 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
You can eat hearty and cheap in Armenia literally everywhere. On the street you can buy khachapuri for 500 drams ($ 1), crayfish kebab will cost you 1500 drams ($ 3), lamajo (flatbread with spicy meat filling) costs 850 drams ($ 1.7). The average check amount in a simple cafe will be $3-4, and dinner in a restaurant $7-30.

There are inexpensive hotels in Yerevan with cozy double rooms at prices ranging from $25 to $30. However, if you like home comfort, you can rent an apartment in a picturesque quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $40 per night. As in Georgia, you can get an invitation from local residents for coffee, dinner or overnight. Do not immediately suspect everyone of fraud. It's just traditional hospitality.

Most popular route:
The capital of Armenia and its environs, Lake Sevan, Lori Gorge and Vanadzor, Khor Virnal Monastery overlooking Mount Ararat, Tatev Monastery and Vorotan Valley.
Visa: Citizens of Russia can enter the territory of Armenia for a period of 180 days a year.

Georgia

Average budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Eating on the street in Georgia is unlikely to be possible with variety. For this, only lobiani or khachapuri are available here, which can be purchased at every corner for 2-3 lari ($ 1). Lunch in an average cafe for two will cost $ 6, while for dinner with Georgian wine you will have to pay from $ 8. There is another option not to stay hungry - buy khinkali. You can buy them everywhere. 1 piece will cost 60-70 tetri ($0.3).

A modest double room in the capital of Georgia costs $40 per day. Renting an apartment near the center of Tbilisi will cost about $10 less. For example, in Batumi you can rent an apartment in the private sector for $20. In tourist centers, housing is expensive during the season, while not far from them you can find an acceptable and inexpensive option.

Popular route in Georgia:
Tbilisi, Georgian Military Highway and Mtskheta; Kakheti and Singaghi, cave city in Vardzia, Svaneti, Batumi and the Black Sea coast.

Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Georgia without a visa for a year.
Those who like to feel at home everywhere and easily meet new people should try couchsurfing. It is a service for finding hospitable hosts who will be happy to spend the evening in your company and provide free accommodation. It often happens that couchsurfing becomes the beginning of a real and strong friendship.

Abkhazia

Average budget for two: 65-75 $
Approximate price range:
A chicken skewers skewer in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles, a cheburek with meat and cheese costs 70 rubles. Lunch for two in an average cafe by the sea will cost 350 - 840 rubles, and dinner in a restaurant of national cuisine - 600 - 1000 rubles. A bottle of fragrant homemade Abkhaz wine costs about 200 rubles.

Renting an apartment in the city center will cost about $37 per night, while a room on Airbnb can be rented for $10. Depending on the region, you can find housing even cheaper. So, for example, a room in Gagra can be rented for only $9, and near Pitsunda - for $8. A double room in an average seaside hotel costs from $20.

Popular route in Abkhazia:
The ruins of the Bagrat castle in Sukhumi and the Kelasur wall, the Botanical Garden, an underground karst cave in New Athos and a monastery, a reserve on Lake Ritsa.

Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to enter Abkhazia. You can get to Abkhazia by flying to Adler, and there you only need to travel 10 km to the border of Abkhazia.

Laos

Budget for two per day: 55-65 $
Approximate price range:
Lunch in a cafe in Laos costs an average of 12 to 50 thousand kip (1.5-6 $), while the cost of lunch in a tourist cafe or restaurant will cost twice as much. In the Lao village of Vang Vieng, you can haggle for $6-12 to rent a room overlooking a picturesque mountain landscape. In the capital of Laos, you should book a hotel room in advance, then it is quite possible to rent a comfortable double room for $ 15-17 per day.

Access to almost all the attractions of Laos is paid, but it is very cheap. For example, a ticket to the Paku Caves costs $2.50. These grandiose caves can be reached by river, the trip there and back with a stop in the village will cost $ 8. Renting a motorbike per day costs $9. For this money, you can get the opportunity to move freely.

Popular route in Laos:
Capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, Bokeu National Park, U river, Bolaven and Pakse waterfalls, Mekong river cruise to the south. If you move in the opposite direction, you can continue your journey in Thailand or Cambodia.

Visa:
If your stay in the country does not exceed 15 days, then a visa is not required. The only condition is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
We do not include the cost of the flight in the calculations, because for different cities of Russia prices can vary in a wide range. In principle, if you are interested in some country, then you yourself will determine how cheaper it is to get to it from your city.

Indonesia

Budget for two per day: 40-50 $.
Approximate price range:
In Indonesia, street food is very cheap. So, for example, mi goreng or nasi goreng (fried noodles or rice) costs about $2. Breakfast or lunch in a cafe will cost $ 3-4, and a hearty dinner - $ 5-8. A decent double room in a guesthouse in Bali will cost from $15 to $20, in Java - from $10 to $15, in Sumatra - $10. Traveling around the islands is inexpensive. A ferry ticket costs about $3.

Popular route in Indonesia:
Visiting Indonesia gives you the opportunity to visit 17,000 scenic islands to choose from. You can visit the paradise of Sumatra, Borobudur, volcano in Java, Lake Toba and the jungle of Borneo.

Visa:
Russian citizens can enter Indonesia through international ports and airports without a visa for up to 30 days. At other border points, you can apply for a visa for 30 days.
You can significantly save on a flight if you fly not on a direct flight, on two with a transfer in Thailand.

Vietnam

Budget for two per day: 45-55 $
Approximate price range:

In Vietnam, you can eat cheaply in local cafes and on the street. So for a banh mi sandwich you will have to pay 10-15 thousand dongs ($ 0.5-0.7), the same is the price of juice in a shop. A plate of traditional soup will cost $1-2, half a liter of beer $1. At local cafes, you can dine for $2, which will prepare you two servings of chicken or fish fried in ginger sauce, a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup. In a restaurant, the cost of lunch is multiplied by 3. A seafood dinner in a tourist establishment costs from $12. If you get tired of traditional cuisine, you can buy a pizza for $5 or a burger, fries and soda for $3. Alcohol in Vietnam can also be bought cheaply. A bottle of local rum costs about $3-4.
A double room in a Hanoi hotel costs from $11, while in the village of Mui Ne you can rent a bungalow with a shower by the sea for this price, while in Nha Trang you can rent a similar accommodation for $6-10. Service in hotels in Vietnam is always on top, rarely when breakfast is not included in the room rate.

Popular route in Vietnam:
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi; Nha Trang; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; the village of Mui Ne; Hoi An Museum City; Dalat; Phu Quoc island.

Visa
Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.

Serbia

Budget for two per day: 70-80 $.
Approximate price range:
Serbian fast food: splashes (patty in dough), cevapcici sausages, gibanica cheese pie - all these dishes cost no more than $ 2. Lunch or dinner at a restaurant will cost $7-9.
A double room in Belgrade hotels costs $30 per night. For this money you can rent a comfortable apartment in the city center. A hostel room costs twice as much.

Popular route in Serbia:
Belgrade, Smederevo, Novi Sad, national parks Fruška Gora or Tara, Bajina Basta, Drvengrad - an ethnic village from Kusturica's films. You can also visit Macedonia.

Visa:
If the period of stay does not exceed 30 days, then Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Serbia.

Montenegro

Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
The national fast food in Montenegro is burek (a pie stuffed with vegetables, meat or cheese). It only costs $1. Portions of cevapcici with potatoes and pita, priced between $5 and $9, are enough for two. You can eat even cheaper in mesara. Those who rent an apartment can buy semi-finished products in butcher shops, which only need to be fried. Breakfast in a cafe will cost $7-10, while dinner for two will cost about $30. Please note that everything is much more expensive in the establishments on the waterfront.

The most expensive housing in the city of Budva. At the peak of the season, the cost of renting a one-room apartment reaches $35-45. You can rent a cozy room in a guesthouse or a small studio apartment for $20 if you book accommodation in advance.

Popular route in Montenegro:
Resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Perast, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Risan, Tivat, Koshtanitsa); resorts of the Adriatic coast (Petrovac, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Becici, Petrovac, Rafailovici, Bar); national parks Lovcen and Durmitor, Ostrog Monastery.

Visa:
Citizens of Russia can visit Montenegro without a visa if the period of stay does not exceed 30 days.

Cheap countries where you can apply for a visa online or on arrival

India

Budget for two per day: 40-45 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a bite to eat in India for almost a penny. A serving of vegetarian thali (a dish of rice, lentils and flatbread) can be purchased for as little as 50 rupees ($0.8), a hearty lunch at a local cafe can be ordered for 150 rupees ($2.3), and the average check in a restaurant is 3 -6$.

Housing in India can be found inexpensively. A modest room with a bed can be rented for $5-8, for $10 you can already rent a room with air conditioning. Seasonality has a great influence on the rental price. So, for example, from December to February, room rates increase by 2-3 times. Renting a scooter will cost $3-4 per day. If you are planning an extended vacation, it is better to book a scooter rental for a week or two. So it will be more profitable.

Popular route in India:
The capital of India is Delhi, the villages of Rajasthan, Varnasi and Nepal or Mumbai and Goa, or Kerala.

Visa:
If you intend to enter India through international airports in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Cochin or Hyderabad, then you can apply for a visa online in advance.

Nepal

Budget for two per day: 40-50 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a cheap meal in Nepal in local cafes for only $ 4-5, while in a tourist cafe prices will be 2-3 times higher. As for accommodation, a double room in an inexpensive guesthouse will cost $5-8 per day, and for $15-20 you can rent a pretty decent room in a good hotel in Kathmandu. A room in Nagarkot will cost a couple of travelers $ 15, in Pokhara - from $ 10.

Popular route in Nepal:
Kathmandu and its surroundings, Chitwan nature reserve, Pokhara and hiking in the mountains, Lumbini.

Visa:
A Nepalese visa can be obtained at the embassy in Moscow, or at the airport upon arrival. To do this, you need to fill out an online form 15 days before the trip, print it out and present it when crossing the border.

Cambodia

Budget for two per day: 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
A fried insect or a kilogram of fruit can be purchased here for only $1. But for $ 5 you can get two servings of steak with potatoes and salad, a large pizza or baked mussels with salad. Half a liter of local beer in a cafe can be purchased for $0.5, while a pitcher costs $2. Entertainment in Cambodia is more expensive. So, for example, a ticket to Angkor for 1 day costs $20, and for a week - $60. You will have to pay $ 20 for a balloon ride.

A room in a guesthouse for two in the Sihanoukville resort can be rented for $12-15, while a comfortable room in a Phnom Penh hotel will cost $15-20. If you book a room in advance, you can save money.

Popular route in Cambodia:
Toplessap Lake with floating villages, Siem Reap and the Angkor temple complex, Phnom Bokor National Park, Koh Rong Island, Sihanoukville beaches.

Visa:
You can apply for a visa in Cambodia upon arrival or in advance via the Internet.

Sri Lanka

Budget for two per day: 60-70 $
Approximate price range:
Traditional dishes of Sri Lanka are very reminiscent of the taste of South Indian. Prices for it, by the way, are also in about the same range. You can try roti (spring rolls) for only $0.28 or 40 Sri Lankan rupees if you prefer vegetarian cuisine, and $0.8 for chicken and cheese roti. Fruit is very cheap here. So, for example, a bunch of bananas costs only $0.14, a kilo of papaya costs $0.42, and a drinking coconut costs $0.25. Seafood is also cheap. For example, 1 kg of king prawns can be purchased for only $7. 0.75 liters of red rum will cost about $10. The Indian version of a hamburger - kottu - in local cafes costs about $ 1.5 - $ 2. Dinner at a restaurant for two, including seafood, rice, salad and beer, will cost $7-10.

The average cost of a room with acceptable conditions (hot water and a fan) in a guesthouse is $14-20 per day. In places that are centers of nightlife, room rentals are higher. During the holidays, the average number will cost $28-55. In Colombo hotels, a double room can be rented from $ 25, while in a hostel you can spend the night for $ 16. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, then for $ 330 you can rent a house or apartment.

Popular route in Sri Lanka:
Colombo, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Pinnawala elephant orphanage, tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, Sinharanja nature reserve.

Visa:
There are three ways to apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka: online, upon arrival at the airport or in advance at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow.

Cheap countries that require a visa to visit

Romania

Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Street food, as in Asia, is not sold in Romania. In an inexpensive cafe, lunch will cost 10-30 lei ($2.5-$7). In the restaurants of Sighiashory and Brasov, lunch costs about 12 - 14 $. Dinner at a prestigious Bucharest restaurant will cost about $24.

Room prices in an inexpensive hotel or guesthouse range from $20-30. Renting a one-room apartment in the center of Bucharest will cost $30-40 per day, in Brasov housing is more expensive, about $35-45.
Popular route in Romania:

The capital of Romania is Bucharest; Mamaia and other Black Sea resorts, Dracula's castle and Peles castle, the medieval city of Brasov, the Transylvanian cities of Sibiu and Sighisoara. If you are traveling around the country by car, be sure to take a ride along the beautiful Transfagaras highway.

Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but it has not signed the Schengen Agreement. A national visa will allow you to freely travel throughout the country, and even visit Cyprus, Croatia and Bulgaria. However, if you have a Schengen visa, then you do not need to obtain a separate Romanian visa.

Hungary

Budget for two per day: 85-95 $
Approximate price range:
A delicious lunch in a cafe costs about $10 on average, and a hearty dinner in a restaurant costs about $30. A large pizza costs about $5, the famous Hungarian goulash costs $3.3, and a cup of fragrant coffee with a cake costs $2.5.
As for housing in Hungary, a cozy apartment on Airbnb in the center of Budapest can be rented for $35-45 per day, while a room in a guesthouse will cost about $10-20 less.

Popular route in Hungary:
The capital of Hungary is Budapest and its baths, the Skansen ethnic open museum near Szentendre, the Medveotthon bear park in Veresgyhaz, the Pannonhalma abbey, the ancient city of Szekesfehervar, Lake Balaton.

Visa:
Hungary is a member of the European Union and a member of the Schengen area, so you need to apply for a Schengen visa to visit it.

Bulgaria

Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Breakfast for two in a cafe costs an average of $10, a three-course dinner will cost about $20-22. For comparison, a cup of coffee costs about $0.50, a bowl of traditional soup $1, and Shopska salad $2-3.

A double room in a guesthouse will cost about $16. In Ravda and Kosharitsa, for approximately the same price, you can rent a room with an air conditioner, a shower and a refrigerator. A room in a three-star hotel in Sunny Beach will cost $ 26, for the same money you can rent an apartment by the sea with a swimming pool.

Popular route in Bulgaria:
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, Koprivshtitsa, Mount Vitosha, Perperikon, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Rose Valley, Seven Lakes, Melnik, Nessebar, the beaches of the Sunny Beach resort.

Visa:
Bulgaria can be visited if you have:
double or multiple Schengen visa;
a valid Croatian, Cypriot or Romanian visa;
Bulgarian national visa.