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πŸ† Global Leaderboard 2026

Global Travel Cost Rankings

Ranked from cheapest to most expensive destinations worldwide.

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πŸŽ’ Budget 🏨 Mid-Range ✨ Luxury
Rank Destination Country Avg Daily Expense Weekly Estimate (7 Days) Action
#1 Bangladesh $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#2 Bhutan $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#3 India $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#4 Maldives $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#5 Nepal $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#6 Pakistan $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#7 Sri Lanka $96 / day $672 Calculate β†’
#8 Thailand $108 / day $756 Calculate β†’
#9 Afghanistan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#10 Angola $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#11 Armenia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#12 Azerbaijan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#13 Benin $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#14 Botswana $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#15 Brunei $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#16 Burkina Faso $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#17 Burundi $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#18 Cambodia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#19 Cameroon $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#20 Cape Verde $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#21 Central African Republic $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#22 Chad $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#23 Comoros $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#24 Congo $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#25 Djibouti $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#26 East Timor $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#27 Equatorial Guinea $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#28 Eritrea $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#29 Eswatini $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#30 Ethiopia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#31 Gabon $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#32 Gambia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#33 Georgia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#34 Ghana $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#35 Guinea $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#36 Guinea Bissau $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#37 Ivory Coast $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#38 Kazakhstan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#39 Kenya $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#40 Kyrgyzstan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#41 Laos $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#42 Lesotho $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#43 Liberia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#44 Madagascar $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#45 Malawi $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#46 Malaysia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#47 Mali $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#48 Mauritius $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#49 Mozambique $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#50 Myanmar $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#51 Namibia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#52 Niger $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#53 Nigeria $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#54 Philippines $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#55 Rwanda $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#56 Sao Tome and Principe $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#57 Senegal $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#58 Seychelles $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#59 Sierra Leone $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#60 Singapore $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#61 Somalia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#62 South Sudan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#63 Tajikistan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#64 Tanzania $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#65 Togo $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#66 Turkmenistan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#67 Uganda $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#68 Uzbekistan $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#69 Vietnam $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#70 Zambia $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#71 Zimbabwe $110 / day $770 Calculate β†’
#72 Morocco $120 / day $840 Calculate β†’
#73 Indonesia $125 / day $875 Calculate β†’
#74 Egypt $125 / day $875 Calculate β†’
#75 Algeria $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#76 Belize $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#77 Costa Rica $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#78 El Salvador $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#79 Guatemala $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#80 Honduras $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#81 Libya $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#82 Mauritania $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#83 Nicaragua $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#84 Panama $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#85 Sudan $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#86 Tunisia $127 / day $889 Calculate β†’
#87 Turkey $137 / day $959 Calculate β†’
#88 Argentina $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#89 Bolivia $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#90 Chile $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#91 Colombia $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#92 Ecuador $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#93 Guyana $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#94 Paraguay $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#95 Peru $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#96 Suriname $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#97 Uruguay $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#98 Venezuela $143 / day $1,001 Calculate β†’
#99 Mexico $155 / day $1,085 Calculate β†’
#100 South Africa $165 / day $1,155 Calculate β†’
#101 Albania $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#102 Belarus $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#103 Bosnia and Herzegovina $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#104 Bulgaria $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#105 Croatia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#106 Czech Republic $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#107 Estonia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#108 Hungary $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#109 Latvia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#110 Lithuania $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#111 Moldova $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#112 Montenegro $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#113 North Macedonia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#114 Poland $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#115 Romania $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#116 Russia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#117 Serbia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#118 Slovakia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#119 Slovenia $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#120 Ukraine $174 / day $1,218 Calculate β†’
#121 Brazil $180 / day $1,260 Calculate β†’
#122 Portugal $188 / day $1,316 Calculate β†’
#123 Germany $195 / day $1,365 Calculate β†’
#124 Bahrain $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#125 Iran $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#126 Iraq $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#127 Israel $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#128 Jordan $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#129 Kuwait $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#130 Lebanon $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#131 Oman $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#132 Palestine $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#133 Qatar $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#134 Saudi Arabia $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#135 Syria $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#136 United Arab Emirates $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#137 Yemen $206 / day $1,442 Calculate β†’
#138 China $221 / day $1,547 Calculate β†’
#139 Mongolia $221 / day $1,547 Calculate β†’
#140 North Korea $221 / day $1,547 Calculate β†’
#141 South Korea $221 / day $1,547 Calculate β†’
#142 Taiwan $221 / day $1,547 Calculate β†’
#143 Spain $225 / day $1,575 Calculate β†’
#144 Antigua and Barbuda $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#145 Bahamas $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#146 Barbados $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#147 Cuba $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#148 Dominica $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#149 Dominican Republic $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#150 Grenada $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#151 Haiti $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#152 Jamaica $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#153 Saint Kitts and Nevis $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#154 Saint Lucia $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#155 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#156 Trinidad and Tobago $238 / day $1,666 Calculate β†’
#157 Italy $245 / day $1,715 Calculate β†’
#158 France $275 / day $1,925 Calculate β†’
#159 Japan $285 / day $1,995 Calculate β†’
#160 Netherlands $287 / day $2,009 Calculate β†’
#161 Canada $293 / day $2,051 Calculate β†’
#162 United Arab Emirates $300 / day $2,100 Calculate β†’
#163 Australia $305 / day $2,135 Calculate β†’
#164 Andorra $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#165 Austria $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#166 Belgium $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#167 Cyprus $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#168 Denmark $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#169 Finland $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#170 Greece $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#171 Iceland $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#172 Ireland $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#173 Liechtenstein $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#174 Luxembourg $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#175 Malta $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#176 Monaco $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#177 Norway $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#178 San Marino $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#179 Sweden $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#180 Switzerland $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#181 Vatican City $317 / day $2,219 Calculate β†’
#182 United Kingdom $335 / day $2,345 Calculate β†’
#183 United States $370 / day $2,590 Calculate β†’
#184 Fiji $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#185 Kiribati $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#186 Marshall Islands $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#187 Micronesia $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#188 Nauru $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#189 New Zealand $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#190 Palau $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#191 Papua New Guinea $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#192 Samoa $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#193 Solomon Islands $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#194 Tonga $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#195 Tuvalu $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’
#196 Vanuatu $380 / day $2,660 Calculate β†’

About the Global Travel Cost Rankings

The Global Travel Cost Rankings is a comprehensive leaderboard that ranks every destination in our database from cheapest to most expensive. See at a glance which countries offer the best value for your travel style β€” whether you're a budget backpacker, mid-range traveler, or luxury seeker. The table includes daily cost estimates, weekly projections, and direct links to each destination's full cost breakdown.

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Every destination ranked by daily cost

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See projected 7-day trip costs at a glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding the Global Rankings

How are the rankings calculated?
Rankings are based on the average daily travel cost for the selected travel style. This includes accommodation, food, local transport, and entertainment. Countries are sorted from cheapest to most expensive. The costs are sourced from real travel data and updated regularly.
What do the travel style filters do?
The three filters change which cost tier is used for ranking: πŸŽ’ Budget uses backpacker-level costs (hostels, street food), 🏨 Mid-Range uses standard hotel and restaurant costs, and ✨ Luxury uses 5-star accommodation and fine dining costs. Rankings can shift dramatically between styles β€” a country cheap for backpackers may not be cheap for luxury travelers.
Does the daily cost include international flights?
No, the daily cost covers on-the-ground expenses only β€” accommodation, food, local transportation, and entertainment/activities. International flights are excluded since they vary greatly depending on your origin. Use our Flight Cost Estimator for airfare estimates.
How often are the rankings updated?
Our cost data is updated regularly based on traveler reports, government tourism data, and price aggregation services. The rankings for 2026 reflect the most current available data. Seasonal price fluctuations (peak vs. off-peak) may cause slight variations in real-world costs.
Can I click on a country to see detailed costs?
Yes! Click any country name or the "Calculate β†’" link to access the full cost breakdown page. There you'll find city-level costs, currency conversion, category breakdowns (accommodation, food, transport, entertainment), and comparisons across all three travel styles.
πŸ“– In-Depth Travel & Financial Guide

Global Travel Cost Index & Country Affordability Rankings (2026)

Benchmarking Daily Travel Budgets Across 195+ Nations and World Regions

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Executive Summary & Overview How much does it cost to travel across every country on Earth? Our Global Travel Cost Rankings benchmark 195+ countries based on verified statistical daily ground expenditures across Backpacker, Standard, and Luxury tiers. Whether you are searching for the most affordable backpacking havens or planning high-end luxury vacations, our dynamic rankings provide a transparent macroeconomic snapshot of global travel affordability.

1. Methodology Behind Global Country Affordability Scores

Our index compiles verified data points across national statistical agencies, hotel aggregators, and thousands of traveler expenditure reports. Each country score represents the true weighted daily cost of mid-range travel: private double room accommodation, three restaurant meals, local public transport, and landmark admission fees.

2. The World's Most Affordable Travel Destinations in 2026

Destinations offering the lowest daily travel costs ($20 to $45/day total spend) are concentrated across:

β€’ South Asia: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan.

β€’ Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines.

β€’ Central & South America: Bolivia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Colombia.

β€’ Eastern Europe & Caucasus: Georgia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. The World's Most Expensive Travel Metropolises

At the upper end of the financial spectrum ($220 to $450+/day for standard comfort) sit destinations with high domestic wage standards and import premiums: Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva), Norway (Oslo), Iceland (Reykjavik), United States (New York, San Francisco), and Singapore.

4. How to Leverage Country Rankings to Plan High-Yield Routes

Cross-reference our rankings when designing multi-country routes. Combining an expensive hub (e.g., flying into Singapore) with a low-cost neighboring country (e.g., traveling overland through Malaysia and Thailand) maximizes cultural diversity while keeping your average daily spend under control.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Practical Advice

Q: How often are country cost rankings updated?

Rankings are updated monthly to reflect foreign exchange movements, regional inflation shifts, and seasonal tourism demand.

Q: Can I filter rankings by specific travel styles?

Yes! You can toggle between Backpacker, Standard, and Luxury tiers to see which destinations lead in each category.