Spending holidays on a reduced budget elsewhere than in France? It's possible ! The flight comparator, Skyscanner, has done the work for you. It established the top 10 of the most economical destinations for the French. For this, he took into account:a one-week stay with the price of the ticket, meals and drinks, accommodation and activities. This will allow you to spend a dream vacation with a daily budget that is between 25 and 35 euros per day.
Logically, in this ranking, you will find several countries in Eastern Europe. The cost of living is certainly higher there than in Asia, but they have the advantage of being served by low-cost companies. In the end, it balances the scales!
It is Hungary that obtains the palm of the most economical destination for the French. Sleeping, drinking and eating costs 45% less than in France. The price of a cheap meal is around €4.90, which can be accompanied by a good pint of beer at €1.15. The opportunity to discover Budapest, one of the most beautiful European capitals.
Do you want to go to the seaside without breaking the bank? It is the perfect destination. Its beaches have nothing to envy to those of Spain. The charm of Sofia, its capital, and its coastal towns should not disappoint you. Life is very affordable there. You can treat yourself as an aperitif (or at any other time) with a pint of beer for €1. You can disconnect in a 3 star room for less than 50€ per night.
These consumer prices are the closest to France with only a 30% difference. Forget Mikonos (it won't be a party time) and Santorini, very popular. But give preference to the less frequented islands of the Aegean Sea such as Paros or Skiathos. Prices for accommodation, meals and drinks are undeniably lower than in the rest of the country. This could be a good deal!
Are you looking for a change of scenery? Asia could meet your desires but especially your budget. In India with 1500 rupees (20€) a day you can live like a maharajah. Travel by train through all 29 states, having a meal where getting drunk on beer costs next to nothing. On the other hand, avoid staying in Mumbai, the Indian Dubai.
It is certainly one of the cheapest countries in the world. You can sleep for less than 3€ in a dormitory, and for less than 40 euros in a 3-star hotel. The temple of Angkor awaits you!
Still preserved from mass tourism, Vietnam is an economic destination that should appeal to hop lovers:a pint of Bia Hoi costs only 40 cents. You can taste it in Hanoi in an atmosphere that will remind you of France.
30-35 euros per day is enough to live fully your stay between trekking in the jungle, discovering the Buddhist culture, tasting fish curry and siesta in hotels on the beach. For €70 a night in one of the country's palaces, you can call a butler to have a glass of champagne served to you. Class, right? It is the perfect destination for a luxury vacation at a lower cost!
Less known than Costa Rica or Guatemala, this Central American country is also less expensive. However, its white sand beaches lined with palm trees have nothing to envy to the Maldives. A heavenly destination that should not cost you more than 25€ per day. You can eat there for less than €4.50 and sleep in a three-star hotel for €66 a night.
Admittedly, the trip is expensive:around 1000€. But if you can afford it, the cost of living there is 41% cheaper than in France. The opportunity to discover its capital, Buenos Aires. But also to go to Patagonia, towards the “Tierra del Fuego” and its spectacular landscapes as well as Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. No need for more than 35€ per day.
The Tibet of America does not have access to the sea. It is no less exotic with its colonial buildings and museums at a few cents of euros. Attractive prices:one euro a bottle of Pacena, a local beer as well as the bowl of Chairo, a potato soup.
Be careful to cover yourself well, even if the country has a hot and humid climate, once the sun has set the temperatures can quickly drop below 0. It would be a shame to catch cold!
