Holiday Destinations With a Low Cost of Living

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With budgets tending to be a little tighter now, travelling to a country with a low-cost of living is essential. It means that you can wine and dine and enjoy everything that there is to offer without worrying too much about the costs adding up.

Holiday destinations with a low-cost of living are lifesavers at a time when money doesn’t stretch as far at home. Here are our 5 favourite picks for you…
 

BULGARIA

Bulgaria is a phenomenal summer and winter destination. It boasts some beautiful beaches, architecturally and culturally rich city breaks as well as a selection of incredible ski resorts. No matter what type of holiday you like or what time of year you intend to travel, you can guarantee that Bulgaria is going to have something perfect for you.

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be about £6. An average 3-course meal for 2 at a good quality restaurant will set you back about £25. A pint of domestic beer on average comes to about £1.20!
 

THAILAND

Thailand is one of the most stunning destinations on planet Earth and it has a tremendously favourable cost of living for us Brits. Whether you want a relaxing beach holiday, a party-fuelled getaway or are looking to see some of the country’s natural beauty, it is a trip worth adding to and bumping up your bucket list!

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be about £1.48. An average 3-course meal for 2 at a good quality restaurant will set you back about £18. A pint of domestic beer on average comes to about £1.60!
 

TURKEY

Turkey has long been a popular holiday destination with us Brits due to its unique culture, amazing beaches and pleasant climate for most of the year. Not only are flights relatively inexpensive, but it is also the low cost of living and relaxed atmosphere that pulls holidaymakers back year after year.

For those who have not visited Turkey before, A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be about £2.62. An average 3-course meal for 2 at a good quality restaurant will set you back about £13.08. A pint of domestic beer on average comes to about £1.60!
 

EGYPT

Not only is Egypt one of the most historically significant locations in the world, it is currently undergoing a complete transformation in terms of resorts that are beginning to cater specifically to tourists. Now, holidaymakers can discover some of the ancient wonders of the world, take part in exciting activities or just relax by the pool in gorgeous weather. The cost of living here makes all of this possible and more!

For those who have not visited Egypt before, A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be about £3.23. An average 3-course meal for 2 at a good quality restaurant will set you back about £16.65. A pint of domestic beer on average comes to about £1.25!
 

ALL-INCLUSIVES

Whilst they aren’t specifically a destination to target, all-inclusives are on the rise and with good reason. With the cost of living going up in most places including the UK, Europe and USA, eating out when on holiday has never been as expensive as it is now in some places.

This is where all-inclusives are coming to the rescue for a lot of people. You pay for all your food and drink before you go at a price that you have budgeted for, and then fill your boots when you are away! There is no worrying about what the bill is going to come to at a fancy restaurant plus a healthy tip on top of it; everything is paid for in advance so you can sit back, relax and enjoy!

*Average prices were researched in April 2022

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