Which is the cheapest country to visit?

What is the cheapest country to visit as a tourist?

Man, 2025 was brutal. Money was tight. I needed a vacation, desperately. I’d been slaving away at my graphic design job for, like, three years straight, no break. My apartment in Brooklyn? Forget it. Rent alone ate half my paycheck. So, cheap was the name of the game.

I went with Laos. Found a killer deal on flights, even in June. Crazy cheap. I mean ridiculously affordable. Flights were cheaper than the train to upstate New York.Seriously!

Vientiane, the capital, was buzzing, cheap street food everywhere. Pad See Ew, for five bucks? That’s insane! I spent maybe $30 a day, easy. Except for one night. That’s another story.

The temples were gorgeous, honestly breathtaking. I even got lost and talked to a monk. He was cool. Gave me some really insightful advice, the best part of my trip. I spent days exploring Luang Prabang. I loved the Mekong River. The slow pace of life there, total bliss.

But remember that expensive night? It was a mistake. I got carried away by the vibrant nightlife and spent way too much. Lesson learned. Next time, I’m sticking to the street food budget. The local markets were amazing, by the way. So much delicious stuff. I wish I’d bought more of that weird spicy sausage thing.

Laos was perfect, though. Absolutely perfect for someone on a shoestring budget like myself. I felt completely at peace.

• Flights: Ridiculously cheap in June 2025.
• Accommodation: Guesthouses and hostels – budget friendly.
• Food: Street food – incredible value.
• Activities: Temples, markets, Mekong River – affordable and amazing.
• Total Daily Spend: Around $30, excluding the regrettable night out.
• Highlight: The monk in Luang Prabang, who really grounded me.

Which country is the cheapest and beautiful?

Okay, so the cheapest and most beautiful? Hmm.

I’d say Vietnam, hands down.

I was in Hoi An, December 2023. The tailor shops! Oh my gosh. So cheap.

Seriously, a custom silk dress for, like, 50 bucks? What?! And the lanterns at night? Freaking magical.

The food… pho every morning! Just thinking about it.

It was incredibly affordable. Like, mind-blowingly so.

But beautiful? Yes! Old Town is a UNESCO site. Ancient buildings, vibrant colors. Seriously picturesque!

Of course, different strokes and all that.

Some might say Portugal. I haven’t been, so can’t say.

But Vietnam stole my heart (and didn’t drain my wallet!).

Also, Eastern Europe is supposed to be awesome, my friend swears by it. He went to Budapest back in September, said it was gorgeous and cheap.

Things that made Vietnam cheap for me:

• Street food: Ate almost every meal on the street. So good, so cheap!
• Local transport: Used motorbikes and buses, way cheaper than taxis. Plus, great way to see things.
• Bargaining: Haggled for everything, got some crazy deals!

Beauty factors:

• Lanterns: Hoi An at night is seriously breathtaking.
• Beaches: An Bang Beach was perfect for relaxing.
• Rice paddies: Drove through some amazing rice paddies. So green and peaceful!

Another option could be Georgia, my brother told me. But idk, haven’t been there.

Which country is best to visit in low budget?

Vietnam: Cheap beer. Good pho. Crowded.

Thailand: Beaches. Parties. Bangkok’s heat. Tourist traps abound.

Cambodia: Temples. Dark history. Siem Reap’s dust. Poignant.

Laos: Slow pace. Mekong flows. Luang Prabang’s calm. Very quiet.

Philippines: Islands. Friendly smiles. Jeepneys’ chaos. Always humid.

Indonesia: Volcanoes. Surfing. Jakarta’s traffic. So many islands.

Myanmar: Pagodas. Monks. Rangoon’s secrets. Changing quickly.

Nepal: Mountains. Sherpas. Kathmandu’s smog. Air is thin up there.

• Vietnam: I lost my phone there. Still ate well.
• Thailand: Overrated? Maybe. Still cheap.
• Cambodia: The Killing Fields haunt. Needed perspective.
• Laos: Found peace. Briefly. Lost it again.
• Philippines: Karaoke everywhere. No escape.
• Indonesia: Saw Komodo dragons. Worth the trip.
• Myanmar: Felt watched. Everywhere.
• Nepal: My asthma hated it. The view was good though.

Travel cheap or don’t travel. What’s the point of luxury? It’s just stuff. Unless, you know, it’s my stuff.

Which is the cheapest country in Asia to visit?

Okay, so cheapest? Ugh, tricky. I went to Vietnam in 2023, July to be exact. Hanoi, first. Crazy hot. Like, seriously sweating-through-your-clothes hot. Food was amazing though, cheap as chips. Pho for breakfast, lunch, dinner – I swear. Spent maybe $20 a day on food total. That included street food, yummy banh mi, and even a few fancier meals.

Then I hopped down south. Hoi An. Beautiful ancient town. Tailor-made clothes were super affordable. Got three suits made for under $100. Crazy, right? The beaches were gorgeous, but crowded. Still, cheap to chill there. I’d say $30 a day max, including accommodation – basic hostels, mind you.

Indonesia next – Bali. Way more expensive than Vietnam. Way, way more. Beautiful, sure. Rice paddies, amazing beaches. But the cost of living… I’m talking easily double what I spent in Vietnam. Even the street food was pricier. I felt ripped off, honestly.

So, Vietnam hands down. Cheapest. No question. Laos was next cheapest, probably. But I didn’t go there.

• Vietnam: Absolutely the cheapest. Food insanely cheap. Accommodation – hostels mostly – affordable. Transportation easy and cheap.

• Indonesia (Bali): Overpriced compared to Vietnam. Beautiful, yes, but expensive.

• Everything else: Didn’t go so I can’t say for sure. But I heard good things about Cambodia.

  Note: These prices are my personal experience. Your mileage may vary. It was 2023. Things change.

Which country is best and cheap?

Thailand! So cheap, right? But is it really the best? I mean, the beaches are amazing, I went last year. Spent like, what, $50 a day? Food, booze, tuk-tuks… crazy. Vietnam’s up there too, apparently. Heard it’s even cheaper. But less developed, I bet.

Okay, wait. Philippines? I need to add that to my list for next year! Got to research that. Think about it; cheap flights, amazing diving… my next vacation, for sure.

Best & Cheap Countries 2024 (My Opinion):

• Thailand: Incredible value. Beaches are the best.
• Vietnam: Cheaper than Thailand. Might be rougher around the edges though.
• Philippines: Need to check this one out! Sounds amazing.

Affordable doesn’t always equal “best,” though. It’s all relative, right? I prioritize beaches. My friend loves history, so, totally different thing. This whole “best” thing is subjective. What’s best for one person is total crap for another. Seriously, who decides this stuff anyway?

Need to find better travel blogs. Mine is always more reliable than some random website…