If you are preparing for a world tour or just want to be careful with your budget, preparing your trip is far from easy. Here are the 20 most expensive countries in the world to travel to this year. The 20 most expensive destinations in the world.
World: The most expensive destinations to travel to
According to the cost of living index established by Numbeo, here are the 10 most expensive countries in the world to travel to this year outside of Europe. This index collected lists the cost of catering, shopping, the cost of accommodation, hotels, but also the cost of transport.
Numbeo is based on an index of 100 with New York as a reference city. That is, the index compares all other countries to New York. If the index of a country is 70, it means that the cost of living is 30% cheaper than that of New York. Conversely, if the index is 120, this means that the country is 20% more expensive than in New York.
#1 Bermudes
Bermuda is an archipelago in North America and is located in the Atlantic Ocean not far from the east coast of the United States. Sadly called the shipwreck capital of the world , the archipelago is still the most expensive country in the world to travel to this year.
Its overall cost of living index is 141.74. This is even higher for the cost of on-site catering with an index at 144.74 and for accommodation the index is slightly lower at 98.96.
It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 211 euros per person if you wish to travel to Bermuda.
#2 In Barbados
Barbados remains unknown to tourists and is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. This micro-state is however a real jewel of the Lesser Antilles. The island has an overall index of 88.27 and the cost of restoration is higher with an index of 94.29. Housing is at 38.41.
It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 123 euros per person if you wish to travel to Barbados.
#3 South Korea
In general, Asian countries remain particularly popular with travelers looking for a total change of scenery. South Korea is no exception. Its overall cost of living is at an index of 66.95, but catering is doing well at 36.82. The same is true for housing, the index is rather weak at 16.42.
It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 71 euros per person if you wish to travel to South Korea.
In the top 10 of the most expensive countries in the world, Israel has an overall index of 77.28, catering at 83.92 and housing at 32.95. If you wish to travel to the Holy Land, it is therefore strongly advised to do some shopping and limit outdoor catering.
It takes an average daily budget of 100 euros per person if you want to travel to Israel.
#5 New Zealand
New Zealand is very often compared to an earthly paradise and is one of the favorite destinations for hiking enthusiasts. But living on a small island, far from the rest of the world has some drawbacks. The cost of living being one of the main ones.
The overall index is 68.96 against 63.87 for restaurants. Finally, for housing, the index is lower at 29.43. It takes an average daily budget of around 100 euros per person if you want to travel to New Zealand.
Unsurprisingly, Australia finds itself at the top of the position among the most expensive countries to travel to today. Living on an island, even a very large one, very often presents an increase in costs in general.
The cost of living index is 72.27 while for catering, the index is 64.07. For housing, the index is 35.67. If you want to come and visit Australia, you have to count on an average daily budget of 110 euros per person.
Not far in the ranking is Canada , the country with the maple leaf. The cost of living remains slightly higher than in France with an overall index of 68.78. The restoration, it is at 64.28 and for housing, its index rises to 35.06.
It takes an average daily budget of 90 euros per person if you want to travel to Canada.
#8 United States
The United States remains very vast with an overall area of ​​9.8 million km2, which makes it a country particularly rich in terms of historical and cultural heritage. They therefore continue to attract travelers as there are things to do and discover.
The overall index for the United States is 69.92 . For catering, the index is at 65.75 and for housing, we are at 46.86. It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 97 euros per person if you wish to travel to the United States.
Direction the Caribbean Sea, not far from Miami in Florida, and Cuba, the Bahamas is one of the most popular destinations. Not only are the landscapes dreamy, but the climate is also idyllic.
The overall cost of living index for the Bahamas is 88.27. Catering remains very high with an index of 94.29 and for housing, we are around 38.41. It takes an average daily budget of 148 euros per person if you want to travel to the Bahamas.
#10 Hong-Kong, Chine
Although it is not a country as such, Hong Kong could almost be considered just like. Indeed, the city has a total area of ​​1,110km² and its land mass would be approximately 1.8 times the size of the city of Toronto. In 2019, it had more than 7,500,000 inhabitants.
It now has the 10th place in the ranking of the most expensive countries in the world to travel to with an overall index of 76.55 . For restaurants, the index stands at 53.23 against 82.51. For housing, the index is 67.99. It takes an average daily budget of 148 euros per person if you want to travel to Hong Kong.
Europe: The most expensive countries to travel to
Not surprisingly, the countries of northern and western Europe are considered the most expensive countries in the world to travel to this year.
#1 Switzerland
Between the mountains, the lakes and the fullness of nature, it is difficult not to succumb to the beauty of such a country.
With an index of 123.35, Switzerland wins all the votes as the most expensive country in the world to travel to today . Whether shopping or going to a restaurant, Switzerland remains well above New York with an index of 128 and 122.
It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 159 euros per person if you wish to travel to Switzerland.
Living on an island is no surprise when it comes to budget. It is therefore no surprise that Iceland finds itself in the top 3 of the most expensive European countries.
The land of Ice and Fire has an overall index of 94.86 and a high restoration cost of 99.42. Housing, meanwhile, is at 41.93 index. It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 105 euros per person if you wish to travel to Iceland.
#3 Norway
The land of the midnight sun is one of the favorite destinations to come and observe the northern lights and discover an almost magical environment. But Norway is far from being a country easily accessible financially.
The country is in 2nd place in the ranking of the most expensive European countries to travel to currently with an overall index of 100.90 .
It takes an average daily budget of 53 euros per person if you want to travel to Norway.
Luxembourg is discreet but has real potential for travelers in search of cultural and natural treasures . Although tourism is increasingly developed there, the Luxembourg country is in 7th place among the most expensive European countries where travelers currently travel.
With an overall index of 80.50 , it is far from accessible for all budgets. For catering, the index is capped at 88.79 and for housing, it is at 60.09. It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 120 euros per person if you wish to travel to Luxembourg.
#5 Denmark
Considered both a country in Europe and Scandinavia, Denmark ranks 5th in the ranking of the most expensive countries in the world to travel to currently.
Its overall index is 84.12 , but is doing very well in housing with an index of 33.23. The restoration is still quite high, 98.75 for its index. It is therefore necessary to count on an average daily budget of 136 euros per person if you wish to travel to Denmark.
#6 Ireland
Ireland is surprisingly in 8th position on the global ranking of the most expensive countries in the world at the level of the European continent. With an overall index of 76.05, the country of the three-leaf clover is still high for the cost of catering (80.40) or housing (42.08).
It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 60 euros per person if you wish to travel to Ireland.
Also called Holland by metonymy, the Netherlands borders Belgium and Germany. It is therefore quite easy to travel there since it is relatively close.
Its overall cost of living is not negligible since the country manages with an index of 75.66. For restaurants, the index is 76.35 and for housing, the index is 36.06. It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 103 euros per person if you wish to travel to the Netherlands.
Finland is a country that continues to attract travelers as there are things to discover. However, it will be necessary to provide a sufficiently large budget. Indeed, the country is positioned at an index of 73.20 for the overall cost of living, but is doing rather well with regard to catering at an index of 77.65 and housing at 25.95.
It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 123 euros per person if you wish to travel to Finland.
#9 Belgium
Belgium is a border country that regularly tempts French travelers since it is very easy to get there . Whether by car or by night train, it will only take a few hours to arrive in the land of fries and beer.
The country manages with a cost of living index of 72.61 and the cost of catering at 78.63. If you prefer groceries, the cost of groceries will be an index of 63.32. It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 107 euros per person if you wish to travel to Belgium.
If we can quickly think that traveling in our own country can be a solution for traveling on a low budget, not necessarily! Indeed, France still comes 10th in the ranking of the most expensive countries in the world where to currently travel on the European continent.
France has an index of 74.13 for the overall cost of living and indices of 73.64 and 71.84 for the cost of shopping and catering in general. It is then necessary to count an average daily budget of 90 euros per person if you wish to travel to France.
