Just for fun, to cross these destinations off your list if you want to go on a low cost world tour or just out of curiosity… This fun and quirky article offers you a small selection of 5 of the most expensive countries in the world to identify before your departure in order to anticipate your round the world budget.
TOP 5 OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
Antarctic
Certainly, it is not a country but a continent! However, it is important to mention it because more and more round-the-worlders and adventurous travelers stop in the “Austral land” to carry out hikes, treks, cruises between glaciers or other activities adapted to the most climate. cold of the world. You will see all kinds of unlikely animals such as leopard seals, elephant seals, albatrosses, killer whales, penguins, humpback whales, etc. but also breathtaking landscapes of unsuspected purity.
The adventurers who make it to Antarctica are often not the poorest in the world. Knowing that the average daily budget is estimated at €300 per person per day, we are not going there on a whim! In general, plan at least a budget of 5000 € per person, only dedicated to this trip. Cruises departing from Buenos Aires can even go up to €28,000 for 3 weeks.
Discovering Antarctica is surely the most exhilarating thing you can do in your life, but it requires serious savings!
Alaska (region)
Once again, this is not a country strictly speaking, but a region of the United States, a little-known region that attracts a large number of nature lovers and immense spaces. Alaska may be part of the United States, but this region has a cost of living 30 to 40% higher than the average for the country. It takes at least $25 for a room in a youth hostel and between $30 and $40 for dinner in the evening in a small family restaurant. Transport is also very expensive, especially if you want to go to the wildest islands and territories. For example, a 35 km seaplane ride to bear viewing on the Katmai Peninsula costs around $600 per person. Despite everything, once again, Alaska fascinates and transcends any globetrotter thirsty for adventure,
Norway
Norway represents, with Switzerland, one of the most expensive countries in Europe, but also in the world! Count between 15 and 30 € for a night in a tent in a campsite, minimum 14 € for lunch in a small cafeteria (only lunch, dinner being much more expensive) and 4 € for a bus ticket. At this price, we have already lived 10 days in Vietnam! This country, with a high cost of living and which takes 10% inflation every year, is however full of magnificent landscapes, excellent fish dishes and many atypical activities such as submarine excursions, walks on glaciers and sport fishing.
Japan
Japan is reputed to be an extremely expensive country, probably one of the most expensive countries in Asia. It nevertheless represents an essential destination for the majority of world tourers. From Tokyo to Kyoto, from the hectic energy of the largest city in the world, to the city of Art and History, geishas and tea, passing through wild mountains, large lakes and snow-capped volcanoes, the magic of Japan makes you forget the hard months spent saving!
To get an idea, it is necessary to plan at least 30 € for a bed in a dormitory in a youth hostel in a big city, 12 € for a meal in a small popular restaurant and 200 € for the pass J apan Rail Pass (pass allowing travel by train throughout Japan) in economy class, valid for 7 days.
Of course, some places will be more accessible than others in this great country.
French Polynesia
118 islands make up French Polynesia, including well-known destinations such as Bora Bora or Tahiti. Each more beautiful than the next, they offer travelers incredible diving and surfing spots, cruises in the heart of the 5 archipelagos and hikes through mountains and waterfalls. All this in the midst of a rich culture and fine cuisine.
A stay in this little corner of paradise with large expanses of white sand and turquoise water is of course far from cheap! Let’s count at least a daily budget of 100 € for cheap accommodation and catering. The value for money is also often decried.
In summary, in view of the cost of these 5 destinations all offering unique experiences, unless you are full of money, it is difficult to include them all in your world tour . However, you can consider discovering one of these fabulous countries by optimizing your overall budget thanks to other choices of low cost destinations and other alternative modes of travel.
