Mauritius can be affordable if you avoid resorts. Street food like dhal puri, roti, or mine frit costs about $2-3, and a plate of seafood in a local c...

Macau isn’t backpacker cheap, but it’s possible to manage. Street food like pork chop buns or egg tarts are $2-3 each, and local noodle shops charge $...

Lithuania felt like a nice balance - not Western Europe prices, but not dirt cheap either. Meals at casual cafes were €6-8, while simple street snacks...

Laos was fantastic for stretching my money. Noodle soup from street stalls was $1.50, fried rice or curries at local places $2-Buses and tuk-tuks vari...

Kosovo was one of the cheapest places I’ve travelled in Europe. A meal at a local grill house is €3-5, and coffee costs less than €1 everywhere. Buses...

Jamaica can eat into your wallet if you only stick to resorts, but living local is way cheaper. Street food like patties or jerk chicken from roadside...

The Isle of Man is not cheap compared to the UK mainland. Expect £10-12 for a basic pub lunch, £20+ for dinner. Transport is manageable with bus passe...

Budapest was one of my cheapest city stays in Europe. If you eat at markets or grab goulash and lángos from stalls, you’re looking at €4-6 per meal. L...

Guatemala is a dream for budget travellers. Street food like pupusas and tostadas go for $1 each, and you can get a full meal for $3-Chicken buses bet...