Europe is not always prohibitively expensive. Read about the cheapest countries in Europe for travel in 2021 - we have collected prices and calculated how much it costs to live 1 day in each country per person.
I really want to go to Europe, but it's scary to imagine how much money is needed? Traveling to Europe is not always ruinous - we offer a budget alternative to an expensive vacation somewhere in Scandinavia. Pay attention to Eastern Europe and the Balkans - daily living there is almost half the price than, for example, in France or Switzerland.
We have indicated the minimum prices. Please note that in some cities, regions or districts, they may be different.
Exchange rate: 1 euro ≈ 87 RUB.
Hungary
Hungary is one of the cheapest countries in Europe for tourists and accommodation. It would seem that it should be very inferior to other European countries. But no! The service is excellent, the architecture is beautiful, and everything is neat. Wonderful national parks, health resorts, ancient cities. Consider the average prices for Budapest, as it is the most visited city in the country.
Another good opportunity to save money: Free admission to museums in Budapest.
Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - from 4.5 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - from 22 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - from 0.9 €.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 3.7 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.6 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 4 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 1 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.5 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.3 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - 1 €.
- Wine - from 3 €.
Cost of tickets, travel, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Budapest-Moscow | from 6000₽ |
| Traveling by public transport | 1,03€ |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,09€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,93€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 1,87€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 374 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 280 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 20 € / night |
You will spend at least € 30.5 per day per person.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is chosen by Russian tourists for a reason - it is the cheapest country in Europe for travel and accommodation. But it attracts not only with a budget vacation. There is a real combo here: friendly people, mild climate, sandy beaches, beautiful architecture, and you can also get medical treatment in health resorts. Consider the average prices for the capital, Sofia. At the resorts, prices are about the same.
Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - from 5 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - from 20 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - 0.7-1.8 €.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 5 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.5 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 4.4 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.7 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.5 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.4 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.7 €.
- Wine - 5 €.
Cost of tickets, travel, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Sofia-Moscow | from 7500₽ |
| Traveling by public transport | 0,82€ |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,12€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,4€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 0,4€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 255 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 204 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 18 € / night |
You will spend at least 27 € per day per person.
Poland
Another cheapest country in Europe for tourists and for living. Many medieval castles and Gothic churches, good Baltic resorts, tasty and cheap beer, charming Warsaw, narrow streets, cozy cafes and reasonable prices - all this attracts tourists to Poland. Consider the average prices for Warsaw, because prices in other cities do not differ too much.
Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 4.5-8 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 23-35 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - 1.9-2.8 €.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 3.8 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.7 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 5.7 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.5 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.5 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - from 0.3 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.7 €.
- Wine - from 4.6 €.
Cost of tickets, travel, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Warsaw-Moscow | from 10000₽ |
| Using public transport | 1,03€ |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,18€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,56€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 1,87€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 466 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 349 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 19 € / night |
You will spend at least 33.5 € per day per person.
Montenegro
Montenegro goes hand in hand with Bulgaria - it is also the cheapest country in Europe in 2021, but Bulgaria is more budgetary. Montenegro has ideal conditions for relaxation: a surprisingly pleasant climate, mountainous seascapes, cobbled streets and red tiled roofs. Consider the average prices for the capital of Montenegro, Podgorica, and then compare them with the resort ones (Budva).
Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 5-6 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 20-30 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - € 1.2-1.5.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 5 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.5 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 4 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.6 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.4 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.5-1 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - from 0.7 €.
- Wine - 3-5 €.
Cost of tickets, travel, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Tivat-Moscow | from 9000₽ |
| Using public transport | from 0,7 € |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,2-1,4€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,5€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 1€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 250 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 180 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 16 € / night |
You will spend at least 41 € per day per person.
In Budva, food in restaurants is more expensive - 5-10 € per person. There is a difference in renting housing, since they mainly come to rest at the resorts: renting a 1-room apartment in the center for a month - from 300 € (on the outskirts - from 280 €). The cheapest hotel in the center costs 16 €.
Romania
In Romania, one of the cheapest countries in Europe for 2021, you can organize an amazing vacation. It is worth going here for the sake of medieval Wallachian cities and gloomy castles, ancient monasteries and churches. It will also appeal to both skiers and lovers of lying on the beach. So, let's consider the average prices for Bucharest - the capital of Romania.
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Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - 5-10 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - 20-30 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - € 1-2.5.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.3 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.5 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 5 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 0.6 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.5 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.5 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - 0.7 €.
- Wine - 4.2 €.
Cost of tickets, travel, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Bucharest-Moscow | from 10000₽ |
| Traveling by public transport | 0,27€ |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,16€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,38€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 0,38€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 295 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 210 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 19 € / night |
You will spend an average of 25 € per day per person.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, one of the cheapest countries in Europe, is wildly popular among Russians. It really turns out on a budget vacation, especially if you know how to save money in the Czech Republic. So, let's look at the average prices for Prague.
Prices for groceries and food in the restaurant
- Eating at an inexpensive restaurant (per person) - from 4.5 €.
- Eating in a mid-range restaurant (three-course lunch for two) - from 24 €.
- A cup of cappuccino - from 1.5 €.
- Chicken breasts (1 kg) - 4.7 €.
- Loaf of white bread - 0.6 €.
- Local cheese (1 kg) - 6 €.
- Fruit (1 kg) - from 1 €.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 0.5 €.
- Drinking water (1.5 l) - 0.3 €.
- Local beer (0.5 l) - from 1.2 €.
- Wine - 3.8 €.
Fare, gasoline
| Flights Moscow-Prague-Moscow | from 9300₽ |
| Traveling by public transport | 0,93€ |
| Gasoline / 1 l | 1,2€ |
| Taxi / 1 km | 0,8€ |
| Taxi / 1 order | 1,17€ |
Accommodation rent, hotel accommodation
| 1-room apartment in the center | from 544 € / month |
| 1 bedroom apartment on the outskirts | from 388 € / month |
| Double room in the hotel | from 18 € / night |
You will spend an average of € 42.5 per day per person.
