The 10 Cheapest Countries to Visit

Despite inflation, there are still great places to visit in the world where you can have an amazing experience without breaking the bank.

Man rides elephant at sunset in the rice field at Elephant Villange in Surin Province, Thailand.
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If you're planning your next solo or family vacation and have to stick to a strict budget, no problem. We've found the cheapest countries to visit around the world. Despite the effects of inflation on everything from eggs to electric cars, there are many places where the dollar will work in your favor, getting you an exotic trip for less than you might expect.

Our ranking is based on the average estimated daily cost you'll pay once you reach your destination, considering daily prices for accommodation and food for one person. The missing element is the cost of airfare, but flight costs vary so much depending on the time of year you're traveling, and where you're flying from, and to, that it's not helpful to factor those into our selection. If you want to know how to find and save money on flights to Europe, we've got some strategies for doing just that.

To inspire your flight hunting, here are 10 of the cheapest countries to travel to in 2024.

Data sources include TheGlobalEconomy.com, Numbeo's cost of living database, and Budget Your Trip.

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