Compare countries, by region
Still deciding where to go? These side-by-side guides weigh the countries in a region on the money side, cost, cash or card, tipping, taxis and currency, with a clear pick for each. Our read as the True Trip Costs desk.
Southern Europe
Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia, on cost, cash, tipping and getting around.
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Western Europe
The UK, France, the Netherlands and Ireland, the classic first-timer loop.
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Central Europe
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czechia and Hungary, from currencies to cost.
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The Nordics
Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland, all pricey, all nearly cashless.
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Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore, from cash habits to costs.
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East Asia
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, from payment apps to cost.
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South America
Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador, from the US dollar to exchange-rate quirks.
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Middle East
The UAE, Oman, Turkey and Egypt, from the cashless Gulf to cash-first Egypt.
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The Gulf
The UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, on cost, cards, tipping and entry.
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Africa
Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and Namibia, our African guides compared.
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