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10. France
- Starting with the most expensive countries, France has 7% higher prices than the EU average. It is known for being a tourist destination with famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
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9. Germany
- Germany has sites such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Neuschwanstein Castle. It has 10% higher prices than the EU average.
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8. Austria
- In beautiful Austria, you can find the Schönbrunn Palace amongst other cultural gems. It has 18% higher prices than the EU average.
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7. Belgium
- Home to the Gran Palace and Gravensteen, Belgium is a country that boasts a lot of charm. It also has 18% higher prices than the EU average.
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6. Sweden
- Sweden has 22% higher prices than the EU average. It is known for being home to places like the Vasa Museum and Stockholm Old Town.
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5. Netherlands
- The Netherlands has 22% higher prices than the EU average. It is home to the Anne Frank House, the van Gogh Museum, and Rijksmuseum.
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4. Finland
- Finland has 28% higher prices than the EU average. Here you'll find the Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and the "Church in a Rock" known as Temppeliaukio Church.
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3. Denmark
- From Tivoli to the Christiansburg Palace, there is a lot to find in Denmark. Additionally, Denmark has 43% higher prices than the EU average.
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2. Ireland
- Ireland has 45% higher prices than the EU average. There you'll find the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, the Guinness Storehouse, and the Cliffs of Moher.
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1. Luxembourg
- The most expensive EU country is Luxembourg, which has 52% higher prices than the EU average. Here, you can explore Le Chemin de la Corniche and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
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Least expensive
- Next, you'll find the least expensive countries in the EU in descending order starting with number 17 and ending at number one.
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17. Italy
- Italy has 1% lower prices than the EU average. Here you can explore the likes of the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or visit the beautiful Amalfi Coast.
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16. Spain
- Home to the Alhambra, Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, and Siam Park, Spain has 6% lower prices than the EU average.
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15. Estonia
- Estonia has 6% lower prices than the EU average. Here, you'll find Tallinn Old Town, Eesti Meremuuseum, and lots more!
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14. Cyprus
- Beautiful Cyprus has 7% lower prices than the EU average. It is a prime location for beaches such as Nissi Beach and landmarks like the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park.
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13. Malta
- Malta has 9% lower prices than the EU average and is home to Mdina Old City and St. John's Co-Cathedral.
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12. Slovenia
- In Slovenia, you'll find Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, and the old town of Ljubljana. Slovenia has 9% lower prices than the EU average.
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11. Portugal
- Portugal is a gorgeous country where the prices are 14% lower than the EU average. Cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra draw in visitors from across the globe.
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10. Greece
- Greece has 16% lower prices than the EU average. In Greece, you'll find the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon, and incredible Mediterranean views.
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9. Czech Republic
- The Czech Republic has 17% lower prices than the EU average. Here, you'll find the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Prague Zoo.
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8. Latvia
- Latvia is home to the Old City Riga (Vecriga) and the House of the Black Heads. Latvia has 18% lower prices than the EU average.
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7. Slovakia
- Slovakia has 18% lower prices than the EU average. It is known for having historic, walkable neighborhoods like Bratislava Old Town, and for being home to Devin Castle.
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6. Lithuania
- Lithuania has 23% lower prices than the EU average. The Vilnius Old Town and Trakai Island Castle Museum are both well worth a visit.
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5. Croatia
- In Croatia, you'll see the Walls of Dubrovnik and the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Croatia has 28% lower prices than the EU average.
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4. Hungary
- Hungary has 31% lower prices than the EU average and is known for beautiful architecture. This includes the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Fisherman's Bastion.
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3. Poland
- Poland has 37% lower prices than the EU average. Top cities such as Krakow and Warsaw draw people to the country where they can enjoy the reasonable prices.
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2. Bulgaria
- Close to the top spot of the least expensive country in the EU is Bulgaria. There, you'll find 43% lower prices than the EU average.
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1. Romania
- The least expensive country in the EU is Romania, where the prices are 46% lower than the EU average. Time to book flights to Bucharest! Sources: (Visual Capitalist) (TripAdvisor)
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10. France
- Starting with the most expensive countries, France has 7% higher prices than the EU average. It is known for being a tourist destination with famous sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
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9. Germany
- Germany has sites such as the Brandenburg Gate and the Neuschwanstein Castle. It has 10% higher prices than the EU average.
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8. Austria
- In beautiful Austria, you can find the Schönbrunn Palace amongst other cultural gems. It has 18% higher prices than the EU average.
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7. Belgium
- Home to the Gran Palace and Gravensteen, Belgium is a country that boasts a lot of charm. It also has 18% higher prices than the EU average.
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6. Sweden
- Sweden has 22% higher prices than the EU average. It is known for being home to places like the Vasa Museum and Stockholm Old Town.
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5. Netherlands
- The Netherlands has 22% higher prices than the EU average. It is home to the Anne Frank House, the van Gogh Museum, and Rijksmuseum.
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4. Finland
- Finland has 28% higher prices than the EU average. Here you'll find the Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and the "Church in a Rock" known as Temppeliaukio Church.
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3. Denmark
- From Tivoli to the Christiansburg Palace, there is a lot to find in Denmark. Additionally, Denmark has 43% higher prices than the EU average.
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2. Ireland
- Ireland has 45% higher prices than the EU average. There you'll find the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, the Guinness Storehouse, and the Cliffs of Moher.
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1. Luxembourg
- The most expensive EU country is Luxembourg, which has 52% higher prices than the EU average. Here, you can explore Le Chemin de la Corniche and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
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Least expensive
- Next, you'll find the least expensive countries in the EU in descending order starting with number 17 and ending at number one.
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17. Italy
- Italy has 1% lower prices than the EU average. Here you can explore the likes of the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain in Rome, or visit the beautiful Amalfi Coast.
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16. Spain
- Home to the Alhambra, Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, and Siam Park, Spain has 6% lower prices than the EU average.
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15. Estonia
- Estonia has 6% lower prices than the EU average. Here, you'll find Tallinn Old Town, Eesti Meremuuseum, and lots more!
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14. Cyprus
- Beautiful Cyprus has 7% lower prices than the EU average. It is a prime location for beaches such as Nissi Beach and landmarks like the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park.
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13. Malta
- Malta has 9% lower prices than the EU average and is home to Mdina Old City and St. John's Co-Cathedral.
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12. Slovenia
- In Slovenia, you'll find Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, and the old town of Ljubljana. Slovenia has 9% lower prices than the EU average.
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11. Portugal
- Portugal is a gorgeous country where the prices are 14% lower than the EU average. Cities like Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra draw in visitors from across the globe.
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10. Greece
- Greece has 16% lower prices than the EU average. In Greece, you'll find the Acropolis of Athens, the Parthenon, and incredible Mediterranean views.
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9. Czech Republic
- The Czech Republic has 17% lower prices than the EU average. Here, you'll find the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the Prague Zoo.
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8. Latvia
- Latvia is home to the Old City Riga (Vecriga) and the House of the Black Heads. Latvia has 18% lower prices than the EU average.
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7. Slovakia
- Slovakia has 18% lower prices than the EU average. It is known for having historic, walkable neighborhoods like Bratislava Old Town, and for being home to Devin Castle.
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6. Lithuania
- Lithuania has 23% lower prices than the EU average. The Vilnius Old Town and Trakai Island Castle Museum are both well worth a visit.
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5. Croatia
- In Croatia, you'll see the Walls of Dubrovnik and the Plitvice Lakes National Park. Croatia has 28% lower prices than the EU average.
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4. Hungary
- Hungary has 31% lower prices than the EU average and is known for beautiful architecture. This includes the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Fisherman's Bastion.
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3. Poland
- Poland has 37% lower prices than the EU average. Top cities such as Krakow and Warsaw draw people to the country where they can enjoy the reasonable prices.
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2. Bulgaria
- Close to the top spot of the least expensive country in the EU is Bulgaria. There, you'll find 43% lower prices than the EU average.
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1. Romania
- The least expensive country in the EU is Romania, where the prices are 46% lower than the EU average. Time to book flights to Bucharest! Sources: (Visual Capitalist) (TripAdvisor)
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The most (and least) expensive countries in the EU
Can you guess which ones topped the charts?
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When considering travel or relocation within the European Union (EU), it's important to remember that the prices of goods and services vary significantly from country to country. Some EU nations are known for their high costs while others offer much more affordable options.
The ranking in this gallery is based on an analysis by Visual Capitalist. It will explore the most and least expensive countries in the EU and share a bit of insight into what you can find there (in addition to the cost landscape).
Curious to see which countries made the list? Click through now.
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