From an entire meal to three pairs of sandals, here is how much $1 can get you around the world
13.) Hungary
Hungary is known to be one of the cheapest travel destinations in the world. You can
get a hotel room for as little as $14, a liter of mineral water at a store for .60 cents,
and a whole bottle of wine for $1! Hungary joined the EU in 2004, but it still uses its
own currency, the Forint which is about 250 Forint to a dollar right now. Shopping at
the market you can get all kinds of alcohol for a dollar, and about ½ a liter of beer
for about $0.65. It all depends on what kind of wine you are buying!
You can also get a large baguette, a kilo of seasonal fruit, and a coffee with a pastry.
12.) Philippines Of course, if you want to enjoy all the activities
the Philippines are famous for like scuba diving and hiking up a volcano then of course
you have to pay for it. But, there are also many things you can get for $1 which equals
about 49 Philippine pesos. In Cebu, you can get about a half hour foot
massage for an American dollar. Cebu is the most densely populated island in the Philippines
and is one of the most prosperous regions in the country, with a growth rate of 8.8%.
Cebu draws almost two million tourists a year. In fact, the foot massages in Cebu are so
popular that there are many places you can get one, or several throughout the day because
they are so cheap! You can also see a movie, get some fried fish
snacks, buy 4 liters of drinking water, and 3 lbs (1.3 kg) of rice.
11.) Colombia The cheapest thing you can get in Colombia
is the food! Right now $1 is about 3,000 pesos which can easily get you a cup of coffee or
an arepa with sugar cane tea! Depending on the place, there are local restaurants where
you can get a whole menu for $1 or $1.75 that includes unlimited fresh squeezed juice, soup,
a carb overload of pasta, rice, plantain, and potatoes with chicken or meat. Even at
high end restaurants it is almost impossible to spend more than $50 per person since filet
mignon is only about $10. It seems that Colombia has not really been discovered by tourists
yet so the prices are still affordable. I went horseback riding up a mountain in a national
park to the top where there is a place called the hummingbird house. The 5 hour ride including
a guide was only $40. 10.) Vietnam
There are a lot of things you can buy in Vietnam that are equal to an American dollar. For
example a DVD, certain meals (depending on the restaurant), a hat, 3 pairs of sandals,
and 5 instant noodle packages. If you are willing to spend more, then you
can visit some of their more beautiful sites. And this would definitely be worth it as Vietnam
is known to be exotic and beautiful with its green landscape and small villages. Some of
the best attractions to see in Vietnam are Ha Long Bay, which many visitors state is
a magical place, like something right out of a movie. Another attraction is Hoi, an
Ancient Town which offers a breathtaking mix of ornate Chinese temples, a Japanese-designed
bridge, wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, and old canals. My cousin has travelled
all over the world and said that her favorite place was Vietnam. There are also the Chi
Chi Tunnels, My Son Hindu Sanctuary, The Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, and the War Remnants Museum.
None of these cost just a dollar. 9.) Chiang Mai, Thailand
If you want to travel and buy as much as you can for a dollar, Chiang Mai is the place
to go. Chiang Mai is a city in northern Thailand that is very mountainous. According to people
who work there, they get their lunch delivered to them every day for a dollar. Street food
does not cost more than a dollar either. If you have ever traveled anywhere, you know
that one of the most expensive parts of a vacation is the food. But if you can get most
of your meals for a dollar, think of all the money you could save…or spend on all the
sites you could go see around the area. And with Chiang Mai being one of the busiest cities,
especially for tourists, in Thailand, there is plenty to see! Also if you go off the tourist
path things are probably even cheaper! The question is, what can’t you get for $1!
8.) Croatia In Croatia, you can get a big scoop of ice
cream for about a dollar! If you are travelling around Croatia in the summer, there is just
one word you need to know that everyone will understand: Ledo. Ledo is the Croatian word
for ice cream that brings instant refreshment and a wealth of flavors to excite your taste
buds. Ledo is the region's largest ice cream manufacturer and has more than 235 different
ice creams. When saving your money on ice cream, you can
go see many of Croatia’s other amazing sites. Located in the Balkans, Croatia has become
one of Europe’s top tourist destination again since its War of Independence in the
late 1990s. Other sites to see are Krka National Park, medieval towns, and they even have budget
trips. Although they don’t cost $1, they can run as low as $16 and includes a guided
tour of Dubrovnik where you can see the main sites and hear stories about the city’s
fascinating 1400 year history. You can also maybe get a beer and some snacks for about
$1 if you’re lucky. 7.) Norway
You can’t get anything for a dollar in Norway. 6.) Chester, England
England is a top place for tourists. But if you go there you might want to bring some
extra cash as it is one of the more expensive tourist destinations. In fact, a dollar will
only get you about half a loaf of bread. Or half a cup of coffee. The UK is expensive
and especially with the exchange rate, there isn’t much you can get for a dollar. Maybe
if you are creative you can leave us some ideas in the comments below!!
While you are in Chester, you probably want to check out their amazing attractions, which
is when the extra money will come in handy. In general, you can get the following for
about a dollar in England: 3/4 liter of milk, half a liter of gas for your car, 2 cigarettes
(that's two single ones, not a packet), 3 apples, 2 days worth of the Sun tabloid newspaper,
a small portion of fries, or a can of coke from an office vending machine.
5.) South India You can get A LOT for $1 in India.
If you like rice and history, South India would be the place to go for vacation. For
a dollar, you can get an unlimited serving of rice with rasam, sambar, curd, papad, and
a sweet on a banana leaf. Basically, it is rice with sides and a piece of tortilla-type
bread (papad) all served on a big leaf. It looks like a meal served on a leaf, which
is pretty good for just $1! A loaf of white bread is about $0.40, an hour at an internet
cafe costs about $1.00, and so do 5 bananas. And saving your money would not be a bad idea
as South India is full of amazing places to visit! On the list is Hampi, Karnataka, which
is one of South India’s top historical destinations. There is also Kerala Backwaters and Madurai,
Tamil Nadu, which is home to one of the most important and impressive temples in South
India. 4.) Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands is self-governing and part of the kingdom of Denmark. In the Faroe Islands,
it is said you can get a pack of chewing gum, 2 apples at the supermarket, and maybe some
candy for about $1. These islands are comprised of 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland
and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean, connected by road tunnels, ferries, causeways and bridges.
These islands are often called the “forgotten” islands because they are not usually on tourists
radar. But there is a lot to see here! The landscape is gorgeous and there are wild horses
on some of the islands. There is also a music festival with famous DJs in July. You can
hang out in beachside hot tubs and go hiking in between!
3.) Egypt Egypt is another location where you can basically
get a meal for a dollar. However, this also depends on where you are in Egypt. You already
know this, the more touristy, the more expensive. Some of the things you can get around Egypt
for an American dollar are a koshary plate which is an Egyptian dish which basically
includes spaghetti, rice, lentils and fried onions on top. Another option would be about
ten Fool (beans) sandwiches, maybe even some falafel, or in other parts of Cairo just a
donut. So if you ever travel to Egypt, you can def save money on food, which means, you
can spend more money on seeing some amazing sites, like the pyramids and getting some
souvenir keychains! 2.) Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, you can buy one papaya, one watermelon, one pineapple... and perhaps a
cup of coffee. Costa Rica is said to be one of the most beautiful places for someone to
visit. It is also called the “rich coast”. Now it is full of expats so the prices of
things have definitely gone up! $1 is about 565 Colones. No need to worry because they
will happily take dollars as well. Of course it is worth it with all the surfing, farm-to-table
restaurants, and sustainable tourism. It is also one of the world's most biodiverse countries,
with a half a million species – from insects to giant anteaters. You can also see sloths,
keel-billed toucans, blue morpho butterflies, monkeys, sharks, and dolphins.
A recent study showed that many Costa Ricans live longer, healthier lives than people on
the rest of the planet, and it all comes down to pura vida!
1.) Vienna, Austria In Vienna, a dollar would buy you a freshly
baked Kornspitz (a kind of bread roll), but wouldn't be enough for a salty pickle from
a street market or a short-distance public transport ticket. However, with the change
from that Kornspitz, you can visit the museum of applied art on a Saturday since it's free
of charge. Vienna, holds the legacy of the powerful Habsburg
monarchy. And of course for you classical music lovers, it is the City of Music with
a musical heritage that includes Mozart, Haydn, Strauss, and everyone in between. But yeah,
besides Hungary, Europe isn’t cheap!! So in conclusion it seems like your dollar
will go much further in India, Thailand, and the Philippines.
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