Inexpensive tourist countries. Resorts where it is very cheap to relax

We talk about the cheapest countries in Europe for travel: where to fly inexpensively and how not to be bitten by prices?

Europe is not only for fat wallets! We, yesterday’s students, were convinced of this, and we will demonstrate this to you, reader. For life (in the sense, permanent) it is expensive, but for a week-long trip it can take pity and “rob” for only 22,000 rubles.

What else cheap Europe like this, you ask? 🙂 Welcome to explore and calculate expenses!

Where is it cheapest in Europe?

Free Observation deck at the Printemps department store - but
are you looking at the photo on the right? 🙂

“Budget” and “Europe” – 0% compatibility. And this is actually true if you hunt for 5* hotels and foie gras somewhere in France, Switzerland or Italy. But there are countries that can offer relatively inexpensive holiday for tourists.

It may or may not be a coincidence, but the cheapest countries in Europe are those where the euro as a national currency has not yet taken root: Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Hungary. But! Applies only to Eastern Europe, because... The North, for example, is also “non-European”; the amounts are shocking.

Montenegro, Spain and Finland are also contenders for the title of chip destinations, but, of course, they cannot be compared with those indicated above.

Traveling as a tour or on your own?

Russian tourists are at a disadvantage, with the euro exchange rate under 80 and cheap European cities are turning into simply moderate prices. Here you will not only think - on your own or on a ticket - but in general, do you dare? 🙂

The rule that we have developed over the 25 countries we have visited: it is cheaper to go on a tour if you have one location and a specific goal in your plans. For example, beach holiday on the Costa Brava. “Samotour” in this case will hit your wallet harder. And if there are two or more countries/cities on the must-visit list, then it is better to show your organizational skills.

The season plays an important role. In the summer, especially in July and August, with the influx of vacationers, the price tags increase. In the fall, European cities return to their usual routine, and costs are significantly reduced. Therefore, we fly to the same Spain in October.

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For convenience, all prices are indicated in euros, and rubles are calculated at the rate €1 = 78 rubles

Note: in 2018, eleven Bulgarian beaches were marked Blue flag; this means that they are clean and properly equipped. Coupled with the inexpensive “everything”, this fact makes Bulgaria the cheapest country for a summer holiday.

Flights: from Moscow to Burgas (if by the sea) or Sofia (if for walking) round trip ≈12,000 rubles per person. It’s not that there’s a cheap option to get to Europe, but look further ↓

Housing: differs in accessibility. A cozy one-room apartment in the city center can be rented for 1,500 rubles per day for 2 people during high season!

• hostel – from €13 per night FOR TWO
• apartments – from €18
• 3* hotel – from €27
• 5* hotel – from €57

Bulgaria, in general, is a financially acceptable country both for living and for holidays; prices for “eating/getting/seeing” are not so high (especially from mid-autumn to May). So, Sofia, the capital, is one of the cheapest cities in Europe, according to backpackers.

Food: you don’t have to worry about the burden and allow yourself to eat in cafes – tasty, plentiful, filling (this is about portions :) A hearty lunch (salad, meat, side dish, drinks) – from €10 for two, a combo at McDonald’s – €5, just popping in for a cup of coffee – from €2.

• bread – €0.5
• beef, kg – €6
• bottle of water – €0.25
• cheese, 200 gr – from €2
• apples, kg – from €1
• bottled beer – up to €1.5

Directions: single entry – €0.7 (trolleybuses, buses).

TOTAL:

€35 per day for 2 people – no air tickets

If you don’t want to rack your brains over the route, searching for flights and monitoring hotels, the cost of a week-long tour for two for the summer starts from 40,000 rubles

Not to Europe We also try to travel economically - for example, to New York or Dubai. You can read about whether we are succeeding or not in the Telegram channel @howtrip!

2. Montenegro

Mix the Adriatic Sea, pine trees, rocks, lakes, green plains, mild climate... season with the Venetian past, echoing today in the architecture, decorate with a twist from Muslim traditions and Tom in the purest healing air - you will get one of the favorite dishes of Russian tourists - visa-free Montenegro!

Flights: flight Moscow – Tivat – Moscow ≈14,000 rubles (summer). In October, people leave, but the season remains, the amount changes to ≈9000 rubles.

3. Spain

I went for 10 euros round trip to Girona from Barcelona

Spain is perceived by ear as France, Germany and other European “status” destinations. But only until you visit both there and there, and make sure that Spain, in comparison, is still divinely permissible :)

Flights: Moscow-Barcelona-Moscow ≈13,000 rubles, but you can find it cheaper, in September-October for ≈8000 rubles (the main thing is to catch it if you see it!).

Housing: The typical price for an apartment in Barcelona is from 5,000 rubles/night.

• hostel – from €45 for two 315
• apartments – from €60
• 3* hotel – from €75
• 5* hotel – from €120

Food: set lunch with paella – €20 per person. Definitely, toasted sausages, baguettes, olives and fruits can save an extra penny.

Cost of products in stores:

• bread – €0.8
• sausages for frying – from €2
• jamon, 150 gr – from €2.5
• apples, kg – from €1.5
• bottle of water – €0.5
• cheese cutting – from €2
• local beer, 0.25l – from €0.5

Directions: single metro ticket €2.15 (not cheap). You can cut costs by purchasing a T10 ticket - 10 trips for €9.95 (one can be used for two/three, etc.).

Why we love Spain is because it’s incredibly profitable shopping! Steep discounts on things happen twice a year – in July and January. For example: you can grab a T-shirt from Pull&Bear for €2-3 – kopecks versus Russian €8-9 :)

TOTAL:

€115 per day for 2 people – without air tickets
90,000 rubles for 7 days – if you fly during peak season

The cost of a week's trip for two (with breakfast) is from 70,000 rubles.

4. Poland

Walk through the center of Warsaw

Poland has been one of the cheap countries in Europe for a long time and firmly. Rich in sights of Warsaw and wonderful Krakow, Baltic resorts and skiing - that's why it's worth visiting this country. Budget hotels and inexpensive checks in cafes will also pleasantly surprise anyone.

Flights: from the Russian capital to Warsaw and back ≈12,000 rubles.

Housing: Apartment rental starts from 2000 rubles per day.

• hostel – from €12 for two
• apartments – from €27
• 3* hotel – from €35
• 5* hotel – from €75

Food: In Poland, prices in cafes and restaurants are quite modest. A hearty lunch can cost €5-6, at Mc’Donalds – €2, a cup of coffee – €0.6.

Average cost of groceries in stores in rubles:

• baguette – €0.7
• beef, kg – €8.5
• apples, kg – €1
• bananas, kg – €1.2
• bottle of water – €0.3
• cheese cutting – from €1

Directions: If you purchased a ticket for 60 minutes, you can get on the bus, get there and transfer to a tram or metro within an hour from the first trip. One-time ticket – €0.8; weekly pass – €11.5

TOTAL:

€35 per day for 2 people – without air
43,000 rubles for 7 days – with tickets

The homeland of Vlad the Impaler (the prototype of Stoker's Count Dracula) is the most cheap country for holidays in Europe, undeservedly ignored by Russians. But this is the abode of ancient castles, mineral springs And ski resorts. The Gothic Black Temple, the Genoese lighthouse, the famous Transylvania - there is something to see here.

Flights: Moscow-Bucharest-Moscow ≈13,000 rubles per person.

Housing: renting a studio or apartment in the center of Bucharest – from 1,500 rubles per day.

• hostel – from €14 for two
• apartments – from €16
• 3* hotel – from €28
• 5* hotel – from €76

Food: The average bill for lunch is €4. You can have a snack at McDuck for €2-3.

Products in stores:

• bread – €0.4
• chicken breast, kg – €4
• apples, kg – from €0.8
• bottle of water – €0.5
• cheese, kg – from €4
• local beer – from €1

Directions: urban transport - buses, trolleybuses, trams. Single trip – €0.2 plus reloadable card for €0.2; metro – €0.5.

TOTAL:

€34 per day for 2 people – without air
44,000 rubles for 7 days – with tickets

6. Hungary

Freedom Bridge in Budapest

First time to Europe? Or in the hundred and first, but “Hungary” sounds somehow dubious? Then this is definitely the place for you! In the capital of Hungary, Budapest, it is easy to fall in love with the European atmosphere, majestic, slightly shabby history, but always carefully combed and civilized. It’s not for nothing that Budapest is called the second Paris (only it has no intention of emptying your wallets and credit cards)!

In theory, tourist season– from June to August, in fact – all year round. Preferably April-May/September-October.

Flights: flight from Moscow from ≈9000 rubles (on “lucky” days it can cost 6000), round trip without transfers!

Housing: the cost of apartments in a convenient area is from 2000 rubles.

• hostel – from €18 for two
• apartments – from €25
• 3* hotel – from €30
• 5* hotel – from €80

Food: basic expenses:

• meat dishes – from €5
• goulash – from €2
• local baked goods – from €0.6
• bottle of water – €0.5
• wine – from €2
• local beer – from €0.6

Directions: as reviews show, travelers simply adore public transport Hungary for convenience and prices: 10 tickets wholesale – €10. You can travel around the must-see city on the yellow tram No. 2, No. 4 or No. 6 with a weekly pass for €13.

You can purchase a Budapest Card: free travel, discounts to museums, baths, two free city tours. The cost of a card for 2 days (there are other options) is €30.

You can get out of the city by train or bus. Interesting option– Lake Balaton, 2-3 hours by train, asking price – from €15.

For €15 you can go on a cruise along the Danube. If you are for a healthy lifestyle, go to the Rudas thermal baths, which the Hungarians themselves love to visit (day ticket €12), and Szechenskie Thermal Baths (from €15).

TOTAL:

€40 per day for 2 people – without air
48,000 rubles for 7 days – with tickets

As always, the cheapest places on the planet to travel are those with the lowest cost of living, if you're willing to put up with a few hassles. From the article you will learn where you can have a good rest for little money.

Nepal

In this country, anyone who earns more than $1,000 a month belongs to the “golden elite.” Prices here are low, the weather is excellent, there are many exotic places - what more does a tourist need?

India

The most famous Indian resort is Goa. It's easy to find a decent house to live here for just a couple of hundred dollars a month, and dinner at a restaurant will cost no more than a soda in Europe.

Indonesia

This piece of paradise with snow-white beaches located between two oceans and attracts travelers with its marvelous nature and cheap prices combined with European comfort.

Colombia

Interest in Colombia as a holiday destination has increased in recent decades and has not subsided to this day. Tourists never cease to be amazed that you can get a great stay here for just 1,000 rubles a day.

Argentina

The country offers cheap holidays everywhere, but prices for housing, food and entertainment are lowest in small towns.

Mexico

Coming here on vacation, you can live immodestly and cheerfully on just $2,500 a month.

Portugal

This is the cheapest country in Western Europe in any season. You will receive first-class amenities, developed infrastructure and wonderful beaches on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Bulgaria

Spend your summer vacation on Black Sea beaches in Bulgaria is the dream of many. Considering that prices here are lower than in Sochi, this can be arranged. For 1,500 rubles per day you will live like a king.

Malaysia

The country attracts travelers untouched nature, wild beaches And convenient places for diving. The cheapness and accessibility of holidays make Malaysia a very popular resort.

Thailand

Another wonderful and at the same time affordable resort. Thailand is one of the cheapest countries to live in the world.

Ecuador

You can live idly for a month, renting a decent house and eating in a good restaurant, here for 600-700 dollars.

Nicaragua

Most frugal foreigners holiday here for as little as $1,000 a month. However, they live in good hotel, allow themselves not only exotic fruits, but also night entertainment, excursions and souvenirs.

Panama

It has the most affordable healthcare in the world, a strong banking system and cheap but wonderful holidays.

Peru (main photo of the article)

For those who love ancient artifacts and riddles past civilizations And mysterious legends, a cheap holiday in Peru will be a real gift.

Cambodia

This is the cheapest place to live in South-East Asia. With $1,000 in your pocket, you can live in a luxury hotel, eat in... best restaurants and don’t deny yourself anything whole month.

Vietnam

Tourists have long loved this country for its exotic nature, good beaches, lots of entertainment and low prices. A decent holiday here for a week will cost no more than $300.

Romania

Living and vacationing in this country is inexpensive. Romania can be confidently called a budget country.

Hungary

Those who want to get a decent holiday at a low price come to Hungary. Health and sightseeing tourism is especially popular in the country.

Guatemala

This is an incredibly colorful country, where historical monuments and artifacts of ancient civilizations are found at every step.

Philippines

Reasonable prices allow travelers to live and relax here on a grand scale.

Greece

A huge number of tourists flock to this country to enjoy all the delights of a “holiday abroad” for a couple of hundred dollars. Many attractions picturesque nature, Mediterranean climate, wonderful cuisine - all this attracts travelers.

Now you know where you can find a cheap but comfortable vacation. To complete the picture, the list needs to be supplemented with other countries:

• Argentina. This Latin American country amazes with its amazing nature and pleases with low prices for everything: housing, food, excursions and entertainment.
• Sri Lanka. The island is known as Ceylon. Here the traveler can walk through a real wild jungle or dive into warm waters Indian Ocean.
• Cuba - poor country in the Caribbean with a low standard of living, so accommodation and food here cost pennies compared to pretentious Europe. Along with the cheapness, the tourist gets the opportunity to explore Havana - one of the most beautiful capitals in the world, which means many excursions, beach holidays and amazing nature.
• Bolivia is a country in South America. It has everything: mountains, salt desert, real jungle and the deepest river in the world - the Amazon.
• Egypt. You can relax here, as they say, “cheap and cheerful.” Literally for pennies in Egypt you can get decent housing, good food, varied leisure activities. Of course, you need to visit the pyramids.

There are other countries where accommodation is considered inexpensive compared to similar costs in Western Europe, some resorts in Russia, Canada and America.

In the current crisis, traveling abroad seems like an unaffordable luxury for many people. Prices for a week's accommodation in most foreign countries reach the annual income of the average person, turning a vacation into a pipe dream. But there are still countries in which the exchange rate plays into the hands of all tourists.

We have compiled a list of 7 countries that are considered the cheapest for tourists.

India

India is considered the cheapest tourist country in the world. It is rich not only in its hot climate and ocean, but also in a lot of attractions. And all this for just $80 per month.

Due to the convenient exchange rate between dollars and rupees, renting an apartment with all amenities will cost a tourist only $30 per month. And due to India's tropical climate, markets are filled with cheap fruits and vegetables year-round. In addition, you can buy several varieties of rice and other cereals for a couple of dollars. Thus, food will cost a tourist about $10 per week.

Best choice for vacation small towns. Prices there are cheaper than in Delhi, the housing is more comfortable, the population is smaller, and there are much more attractions and national flavor. Pocket expenses and excursions will cost the tourist about another $40. It is worth noting that Indians themselves spend much less per month, since they average salary reaches only $50. Despite seemingly such economic decline and poverty, India is a very bright and colorful country. A vacation here involves not only sunny days on the beach, but also complete immersion in its culture and traditions.

Flights to India are cheap, even compared to European countries. Round-trip tickets from any CIS country will cost about $600, and if you book them in advance, you can save an additional hundred dollars.

Indonesia

Indonesia is known to tourists primarily by its names famous beaches Bali, Malukru and Tengah, which amaze the imagination with paradisiacal landscapes, sun and crystal clear water.

Before you go on holiday to Indonesia, you need to plan everything carefully. Tour operators offer tourists expensive hotel rooms for $20 per night, so this is not an option for the average traveler. Many people go here with a tent behind them, since the warm climate fully allows this type of accommodation. Some are looking for comfortable small houses or bungalows on the ocean for $60 a month.

Food in Indonesia, as in India, is an abundance of exotic fruits, berries, vegetables and nuts, as well as various seafood. Thus, on average, a tourist spends $20 on food. If you prefer to visit restaurants from time to time and try national cuisine, then the monthly amount will increase to $40. Together with pocket expenses, the required amount for living in Indonesia for one month is $160-180.

The main thing to remember is one rule: never buy from local residents souvenirs at the offered prices. You should always bargain, as the real cost of all trinkets is only a few dollars.

Despite the low prices, flying to Indonesia is not a cheap pleasure. Two-way tickets from all CIS countries cost about $1,200 for one person. But you can look for various promotions, discounts, or book tickets in advance to save a couple of hundred dollars.

Laos

Laos is not only a beautiful country with magnificent mountain landscapes, but also a center of spiritual enlightenment. To find themselves and understand the meaning of life, tourists from all over the world go to Laos, where a calm and spiritual atmosphere reigns. Plus, it is also a very cheap country, since there is nowhere to spend money here.

Rent for a month studio apartment with all amenities it costs only $60-70, depending on the availability of the Internet. The range of products in Laos is not very large, since this industry is underdeveloped. Thus, a tourist spends a maximum of $40 per month on necessary products.

But a two-way flight from any CIS country costs approximately $1,000.

Thailand

Thailand is one of the most exotic countries Asia. It attracts tourists with its bright colors, carefree atmosphere, various festivals and show programs, and, of course, unique cuisine.

More and more tourists are choosing to plunge into the warm embrace of Thailand in winter time, when the already low prices for holidays there fall by half. Indeed it is inexpensive country for the average traveler. And before you go to Thailand, you can make inquiries from blogs and websites seasoned tourists who openly advise newcomers on places where there is cheap housing, inexpensive food And interesting places for relax.
There is an abundance of fruit, fish and game here for just a dollar. Thus, a tourist will spend $100 a month on food if he is not tempted by expensive Thai delicacies and culinary masterpieces.

It doesn't matter whether you're vacationing in big city like Pattaya, or smaller ones like Phuket, Koh Samui, Chang or Phi Phi, a heavenly holiday is guaranteed with golden beaches, sun and exotic food. But the cost of housing differs radically. IN big cities a tourist will have to pay $400 for a month, but in small resort towns about 200$.

Costa Rica

To rent an entire house here, you need to spend $250 per month, but a simple apartment with all amenities will cost $100. Food in Costa Rica is also inexpensive, even if you eat out occasionally. Due to the abundance of seafood and fruit, dinner at the restaurant costs only $4. Thus, per month you will spend about $100 on food.

And since the beaches and the ocean are free pleasures, a heavenly month of relaxation is guaranteed to everyone.

Argentina

Even in times of crisis, you can find opportunities to travel abroad cheaply. The only thing you need is
1. do not resort to the services of travel agencies; 2. choose countries that offer inexpensive holidays;
3. If possible, book everything in advance.

In many countries, it is easy to reduce travel expenses if you choose public transport to get around and look for hotels based on the principle “we just need to 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 by 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 nourishingly and cheaply in Armenia literally everywhere. On the street you can buy khachapuri for 500 drams ($1), crayfish kebab will cost you 1,500 drams ($3), in lamajo (flatbread with spicy meat filling) it costs 850 drams ($1.7). The average check in a simple cafe will be $3-4, and dinner in a restaurant will be $7-30.

There are inexpensive hotels in Yerevan with cozy double rooms priced from $25 to $30. However, if you like the comfort of home, 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 receive invitations from local residents for coffee, dinner or overnight stay. You shouldn’t immediately suspect everyone of fraud. This is just traditional hospitality.

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

Georgia

Average budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to have a variety of snacks on the street in Georgia. For this purpose, only lobiani or khachapuri are available here, which can be purchased on 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 go hungry - buy khinkali. You can buy them everywhere. 1 piece will cost 60-70 tetri ($0.3).

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

Popular route in Georgia:
Tbilisi, Georgian Military Road and Mtskheta; Kakheti and Singagi, cave city to 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 an evening in your company and provide free overnight accommodation. It often happens that couchsurfing becomes the beginning of a true and strong friendship.

Abkhazia

Average budget for two: 65-75 $
Approximate price range:
A skewer of chicken kebab 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 with national cuisine will cost 600–1000 rubles. A bottle of aromatic homemade Abkhaz wine costs about 200 rubles.

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

Popular route in Abkhazia:
Ruins of Bagrat Castle in Sukhumi and Kelasur Wall, Botanical Garden, 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 taking a plane to Adler, and then you only need to drive 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 on average from 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 Laotian village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain for $6-12 to rent a room with a view of the picturesque Mountain landscape. In the capital of Laos, you should book a hotel room in advance, then you can easily rent a comfortable room for two 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 $2.5. These grandiose caves can be reached by river; a round trip 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:
The capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, national park Bocau, U River, Bolaven and Pakse Falls, 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, you do not need a visa. 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 our calculations, because for different cities In Russia, prices can vary widely. In principle, if you are interested in a certain 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. 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 will cost $5-8. A decent room for two in a guesthouse in Bali will cost from 15 to 20 $, in Java - from 10 to 15 $, in Sumatra - 10 $. Island hopping is inexpensive. A ferry ticket costs about $3.

Popular route in Indonesia:
Visiting Indonesia gives you the opportunity to visit 17,000 picturesque islands to choose from. You can visit the paradise of Sumatra, Borobudur, the 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 issue a visa for 30 days.
You can save significantly on your flight if you fly not on a direct flight, but on two flights 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 dong ($0.5-0.7), the same price for juice in the shop. A plate of traditional soup will cost $1-2, half a liter of beer will cost $1. In local cafes you can have lunch for $2, for which they will prepare you two servings of chicken or fish fried in ginger sauce, a plate 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 bored traditional cuisine, you can buy 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 similar housing for $6-10. Service in hotels in Vietnam is always excellent; it is rare that breakfast is not included in the room price.

Popular route in Vietnam:
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi; Nha Trang; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Mui Ne village; 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: pljeskavici (cutlet 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 Fruska Gora or Tara, Bajina Basta, Drvengrad - an ethnic village from the films of Kusturica. 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 (pie with vegetable, meat or cheese filling). It costs only $1. A serving of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread, priced between $5 and $9, is enough for two. You can eat even cheaper at Mesara. Those who rent an apartment can purchase semi-finished products in butcher shops that only need to be fried. Breakfast in a cafe will cost $7-10, while dinner for two will cost about $30. Please note that in establishments on the embankment everything costs much more.

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

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

Visa:
Russian citizens 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 snack in India for almost pennies. A serving of vegetarian thali (a dish of rice, lentils and flatbread) can be purchased for just 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, and for $10 you can rent a room with air conditioning. The rental price is greatly influenced by seasonality. For example, from December to February, room rates increase 2-3 times. Renting a scooter will cost $3-4 per day. If you are planning a long vacation, it is better to rent a scooter for a week or two. It will be more profitable this way.

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, 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 the 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 quite 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 Wildlife Sanctuary, Pokhara and mountain trekking, Lumbini.

Visa:
A Nepal visa can be obtained at the embassy in Moscow, or at the airport upon arrival. To do this, you need to fill out a form online 15 days before your 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 just $1. But for $5 you can buy 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 jug costs $2. Entertainment in Cambodia is more expensive. For example, a ticket to Angkor for 1 day costs 20 $, and for a week - 60 $. For climbing hot-air balloon you will have to pay $20.

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

Popular route in Cambodia:
Toplesap lake with floating villages, Siem Reap and temple complex Angkor, 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 Sri Lankan dishes are very similar in taste to South Indian dishes. By the way, prices for it are also approximately in 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 roti with chicken and cheese. Fruits are very cheap here. 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 inexpensive. 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 - costs about $1.5 - $2 in local cafes. Dinner at a restaurant for two, including seafood, rice, salad and beer, will cost $7-10.

Average cost of a room with acceptable conditions ( hot water and a fan) in a guesthouse costs $14-20 per day. In places that are centers nightlife, room rentals are higher. During the holidays, the average room will cost $28-55. In Colombo hotels Double Room You can rent from $25, while you can spend the night in a hostel 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, Pinnawela Elephant Nursery, tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, Sinharanja Nature Reserve.

Visa:
You can apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka in three ways: 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, like in Asia, is not sold in Romania. In an inexpensive cafe, lunch will cost 10-30 lei ($2.5 – 7). In restaurants in Sigiasciora and Brasov, lunch costs about 12 – 14 $. Dinner at a prestigious restaurant in Bucharest will cost approximately $24.

Prices for rooms 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, approximately $35-45.
Popular route in Romania:

The capital of Romania is Bucharest; Mamaia and others 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 Transfagarasan highway.

Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but it has not concluded the Schengen Agreement. A national visa will allow you to travel freely throughout the country, and even visit Cyprus, Croatia and Bulgaria. However, if you have a Schengen visa, 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 aromatic coffee with 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 cheaper.

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

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

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 approximately $0.5, a plate of traditional soup costs $1, Shopska salad costs $2-3.

A double room in a guesthouse will cost approximately $16. In Ravda and Kosharitsa, for approximately the same price you can rent a room with air conditioning, shower and refrigerator. Room in a three star hotel 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, Valley of Roses, Seven Lakes, Melnik, Nessebar, beaches of Sunny Beach resort.

Visa:
You can visit Bulgaria if you have:
double or multiple Schengen visa;
a valid Croatian, Cyprus or Romanian visa;
Bulgarian national visa.

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Armenia

Approximate prices:

Kebab or khachapuri cost $1, a hearty lunch in a regular cafe costs about $3. The average bill in a restaurant is about $4-5. In Yerevan, you can easily 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 surroundings; Lake Sevan; Vanadzor and Lori Gorge; Khor Virap monastery with views of Ararat; Vorotan Valley and Tatev Monastery.

Azerbaijan

Approximate prices:

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

Must see:

Flame Towers; mud volcanoes in Gobustan; petroglyphs in Gobustan Park; Maiden Tower; sacred place of Zoroastrians Ateshgah.

Serbia

Approximate prices:

Serbian analogues of fast food - cheese pie gibanica, sausages cevapcici - 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.

Must see:

Belgrade; Novi Sad; Smederevo; national parks Tara or Fruska Gora; Bajina Basta and other towns along the picturesque Drina River; Drvengrad - an ethnic village-set of Kusturica films.

Tunisia

Approximate prices:

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

Must 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 see the Berber dugout houses in Matmata, where Star Wars was filmed.

Uzbekistan

Approximate prices:

There are a huge number of various inexpensive cafes and restaurants, on every corner and for every taste. Lunch for two will cost you about $35, and hotel accommodations will cost you $30 and up.

Must see:

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

Georgia

Approximate prices:

There is no street food as such in Georgia. The closest analogue may 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, are available almost everywhere, and ten 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 Road; cave city in Vardzia; Sighnaghi and Kakheti; Svaneti; Batumi and the Black Sea coast.

India

Approximate prices:

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

Must see:

Delhi; Agra; circle the cities and villages of Rajasthan or travel through the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand; and further - according to interests: either to Varanasi and Nepal, or to the south, to Mumbai and Goa or Kerala.