Travelers on a budget who don't mind going off the beaten path and taking some risks can find plenty of bargains, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum.
In its 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness report, the group ranked 141 nations from cheapest to most expensive based on the cost of traveling to that country and being a tourist there.
Among the items considered in its tally: the average cost of roundtrip flights, hotel accommodations, cost of living, fuel prices, and purchasing power parity (PPP).*
One major drawback: some of these countries are mired in poverty, war, or harbor anti-American views. However, each also offers a unique tourism experience that is sure to fascinate.
Note: Hotel and gas conversions are based on the US dollar and information from the World Bank and are subject to change. PPP is relative to the country's home currency. Airfares are averages for 2014, room rates are based on averages determined from 2013-2014, PPP is the most recent available as of November 2014, and some gas prices are more current than others. Travel suggestions are based on tourism website The Lonely Planet.
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#10 Algeria
The north African country of Algeria features the 44th cheapest airfare in the world of 141 countries surveyed. However, the average cost per day of staying in a first-class hotel is $185.70, which ranks 81st of 102 countries.
PPP in Algeria is .4, which means that the average cost of goods and services is about 60 percent less than that of the United States (i.e. the same cup of coffee would be much cheaper in Algeria than in the United States). Plus, gas is a meager $1.09 per gallon on average, equivalent to the 6th cheapest gas price in the world.
What to do while you're there: Go on safari, check out Algiers, go to the beach, and see the Notre Dame d'Afrique.
#9 Pakistan
This Mideast country features the 36th cheapest airfares in the world. A first-class hotel in Pakistan will run you an average of $94.30 per night, which is the 18th cheapest in the world.
Even better, the PPP in Pakistan is .3, which is tied with several other nations for the lowest PPP in the world, meaning that goods and services in Pakistan are 70 percent cheaper than they are in America. Pakistan also ranks 38th in the world for the cheapest gas at a rate of $4.30 per gallon on average.
What to do while you're there: See the Karakoram Mountains, visit the city of Lahore, go to the Taxila Museum, and see the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, one of the largest mosques in Asia.
#8 India
Flights to and from India are the 16th cheapest in the world and hotel accommodations will run you an average of $93.00 a night, good for 14th cheapest in the survey.
In addition, India is tied with Pakistan and several other nations with a PPP of .3, meaning goods and services will be 70 percent cheaper in India than in the US. Gas is slightly more expensive, at $4.72 per gallon on average (48th).
What to do while you're there: Visit Bombay and New Delhi, see the Golden Temple of Amirstar, explore the Buddhist caves of Ajanta, go on camel safari in Bikaner, and visit the Taj Mahal.
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