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Attention Eurotrippers! As you know, it\u2019s always been our mission to help you find the best budget accommodation going. Now we\u2019ve decided to take it a step further. To keep you on the road and enjoying your trip for longer, we\u2019ve found at least one thing you can buy in each country for just one (yes, one!) measly dollar. We\u2019ve tried our best where we can to have each purchase reflect the country \u2013 and to ensure we get at some of the lesser known gems, we also asked our Facebook fans to help out with a few bargain suggestions from their home countries. Here\u2019s what you can buy for $1 in each European Country:<\/p>\n

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Iceland \u2013 1 litre milk<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u00a0OK, since we\u2019re running pretty much from the tip of the west to end of the east, things were bound to start off a little pricey before they get better. It seems the best you\u2019re going to do with your single dollar in Iceland is a litre of milk. I suppose it lines your stomach and is kind of a liquid form of food\u2026<\/div>\n
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Portugal \u2013 espresso<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u00a0We\u2019re getting a little better in Portugal. Like most Mediterranean countries, Portugal serves good coffee, so you could do a lot worse than one of these for a dollar. Sure, an espresso isn\u2019t much in volume. But that\u2019s not the point, right?<\/div>\n
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Spain \u2013 pintxo or pincho (<\/strong>Carrer Blai in Barcelona)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0This is a real treat. It might take a little searching, but we have it under good authority that you can find pinxos for a dollar a piece. Pinxo is a traditional Spanish snack, favoured in the north and the Basque region. It\u2019s usually bread based with a wide variety of beautiful toppings and flavours skewered to the top, including all manner of meats, vegetables, pickles and pastes. A top use of a dollar!<\/div>\n
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Ireland \u2013 packet of crisps<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0Hardly the most exciting use of a dollar, but you can probably find yourself a good, old fashioned pack of Walker\u2019s crisps for around a dollar. They come in multiple flavours and are the perfect accompaniment to a Guinness – which will incidentally cost a lot more than a dollar (anywhere between \u20ac3.80 and \u20ac6). With Guinness I\u2019d recommend\u2026 cheese & onion.<\/div>\n
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UK \u2013 pickled egg<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Let no man tell you that there is nothing in the good old United Kingdom for a dollar. No, on the contrary, one of our foremost culinary delicacies can be picked up from almost any good, British fish & chip shop for that princely sum. It\u2019s pretty self-explanatory really. You boil an egg and pickle it in vinegar until someone buys it and consumes it. Great little side for your battered fish supper, or if you\u2019ve had a (fair few) pints.<\/div>\n
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France \u2013 a baguette<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0This is a stroke of luck! After all, if you\u2019re going to France surely it\u2019s a crime not to sample a genuine French baguette.<\/div>\n
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Belgium \u2013 chewing gum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Unfortunately we couldn\u2019t find anything that quite encapsulates Belgium within that $1 US range, so we had to go with the top suggestion on our Facebook page. That turned out to be chewing gum, for some reason\u2026<\/div>\n
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Netherlands \u2013 Snack of the month @ Smullers (fast food joint)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Selling a mix of Dutch and American fast food, admittedly most of the stuff on the menu is going to be a tad more than a dollar. However, their \u2018snack of the month\u2019 should fit nicely into that budget. Should also fit nicely into that hazy little hole you\u2019ve managed to conjure up too\u2026<\/div>\n
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Luxembourg \u2013 1,5 litre bottle of water<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Again, probably not the most representative purchase you can make for a dollar in Luxembourg\u2026 but then again, who doesn\u2019t need a little rehydration when exploring?<\/div>\n
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Switzerland \u2013 a tiny taste of Swiss cheese from a deli counter<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0This will be a very, very small measure of Swiss cheese. Tiny. It\u2019ll likely be so small that the person behind the counter will show you how they feel this little interaction is hardly worth their time, or alternatively will allow you to taste it for free since it\u2019s hardly worth charging for. Either way, you get a tiny slither of the cheese made so famous in Tom & Jerry cartoons.<\/div>\n
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Germany \u2013 bretzel\/pretzel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
We\u2019re not talking about the dried type you get packed in plastic and served as beer snacks, like you do in the US, but rather the fresh, bread-based beauty native to Germany. It might take a little hunting down, but it\u2019s worth it!<\/div>\n
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Italy \u2013 good espresso coffee<\/strong><\/h2>\n
While most Mediterranean countries are known for having good coffee, Italy knows it has the best. It\u2019s not shy about sharing that sentiment either. Still, that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re going to go and overcharge. You can get an incredible shot of espresso for just one dollar if you look in the right places.<\/div>\n
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Austria \u2013 Kornspitz<\/strong><\/h2>\n
This is a special brand of bread roll, made and mainly served in Austria. It holds the title as the nation\u2019s favourite, so this coupled with its budget cost means it\u2019s probably worth giving a go. It\u2019s usually filled and served like a sandwich, but that\u2019s going to cost a little extra.<\/div>\n
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Denmark \u2013 Ciabatta bun<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Not exactly native to Denmark, but tasty none the less. We\u2019ve heard these are definitely available at the Godthaabsvej Bakery for just a dollar, but have had little trouble finding the place on the net. Maybe just have a little look around the Godthaabsvej district and see what you find\u2026<\/div>\n
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Norway \u2013 absolutely nothing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Not sure if you\u2019ve heard, but Norway is\u00a0expensive<\/em>. It\u2019s fair enough, because since of Norwegians enjoy an incredible standard of living. But still, present someone with the equivalent of $1 US and they\u2019ll probably giggle, albeit politely.<\/div>\n
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Sweden – 1 Piggelin ice cream popsicle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A cheery green ice lolly that\u2019s a favourite with the Swedes and those on a budget. Since \u2018piggelin\u2019 translates into \u2018happy\u2019, I\u2019m guessing that\u2019s the effect. Bargain, I\u2019d say.<\/div>\n
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Czech Republic \u2013 1 beer in a pub or 3 from the supermarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n
And as we start to venture east, we start making our way toward beer country. While Prague\u2019s status as a favourite tourist destination well cemented, things are a little pricier than they once were. Still, if you look hard enough you can find a good local bar selling beers for a dollar. Alternatively, any supermarket will oblige you with three for the same cost. Can\u2019t complain.<\/div>\n
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Slovenia \u2013 0,5l of Lasko local beer from supermarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n
While you can\u2019t get a beer in a bar for a dollar, you can get a little pre-game drinking in. You can get a whole half litre of Slovenia\u2019s Lasko, so that\u2019s not too bad. Should set you in good stead for the evening.<\/div>\n
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Croatia \u2013 big scoop of ice cream<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Not too bad for a dollar. We\u2019re talking about pretty good ice cream too. Not the rubbish sugary stuff from a plastic tub.<\/div>\n
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Bosnia & Herzegovina \u2013 0,5l local beer at a restaurant or bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
You better settle in since this is going to be a long night. Massive half litre beers served for only a dollar? I don\u2019t think anyone will complain too hard it things get a bit blurry.<\/div>\n
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Slovakia \u2013 small bottle of imported beer or 0,5l of local beer from a supermarket<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Again, you can\u2019t sit by the bar at a buck a drink, but you can get a little tipsy at your hostel at only a dollar a beer from the local supermarket.<\/div>\n
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Poland – 2 p\u0105czki (doughnut)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
P\u0105czki are a traditional Polish desert, similar to doughnuts. The dough is richer, containing eggs and milk, and they are stuffed with all the same yummy stuff, like jams and jellies, you get at home.<\/div>\n
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Hungary \u2013 local beer or wine at a bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Not only get to swill the local beers for a dollar a shout, but in Hungary you can also give the local vino a go – it\u2019s pretty good too.<\/div>\n
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Albania \u2013 beer, wine or soft drink at a bar, or a kilo of tomatoes\u2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0You can get pretty good bang for your buck in Albania. You can easily quench your thirst with a local beer, wine or a soft drink at the bar. Or grab a kilo of tomatoes from the market, if you fancy dicing up a salad in the hostel kitchen.<\/div>\n
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Serbia \u2013 1kg of fresh peaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n
We had to put this in since it\u2019s a pretty good deal!<\/div>\n
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Macedonia \u2013 a hot dog or a beer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Down in Macedonia you can get yourself the beer or the snack, but not both. Ah, decisions, decisions\u2026<\/div>\n
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Greece \u2013 glass of Retsina<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Retsina is a uniquely flavoured wine, mainly specialised to Greece. It\u2019s sealed in vessels that allow the liquid to mix with pine resin, which infuses it with a distinct flavour. You might think a dollar won\u2019t buy you the best tasting Retsina, but you\u2019d be surprised.<\/div>\n
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Cyprus \u2013 a small bottle of water in a restaurant or a bag of potatoes (1kg)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Well, Cyprus is a hot place, so who wouldn\u2019t want a little bottle of water? Or potatoes, for, you know\u2026<\/div>\n
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Bulgaria \u2013 banitsa and boza<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0This is a traditional Bulgarian breakfast of whisked egg and cheese served between filo pastry and baked in an oven. Very tasty stuff and very much worth a dollar!<\/div>\n
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Romania \u2013 slice of pizza or a beer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What are you doing to us, Romania? We can\u2019t go through this again. Snack or beer, the snack or the beer\u2026<\/div>\n
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Ukraine \u2013 breakfast or a beer in a bar or entry to the Chernobyl Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n
A fair few suggestions for you here. According to some travellers and Ukrainian locals, you can buy yourself a whole breakfast for just one dollar. That will take a little searching, but apparently can be done. Otherwise you can settle for the never disappointing beer at the bar. If you want something a little more out there, check out the horrors of nuclear meltdowns at the Chernobyl Museum.<\/div>\n
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Belarus \u2013 a litre of petrol or beer in a bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re road tripping, then Belarus is a good place to fill your tank at only a dollar a litre. Otherwise, just settle for a beer at the bar.<\/div>\n
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Lithuania \u2013 train from airport to Vilnius city centre or funicular to the castle<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Well, travel isn\u2019t too bad here. You can travel into the city centre for a little less than a dollar, or take the scenic funicular all the way up to the castle and look down on the beautiful sights below.<\/div>\n
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Latvia \u2013 0,5l local cider<\/strong><\/h2>\n
It\u2019s cheap, it\u2019s good and it\u2019s served in the local bars where you can get a real feel for the country. Give it a try!<\/div>\n
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Estonia \u2013 1 km in a taxi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u00a0A dollar will take you 1km in a taxi, but this only really works you decide to jump into someone else\u2019s and pay for the last little bit to your hostel.<\/div>\n
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Finland \u2013 Access to public toilets<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Yeah, and I\u2019m sure if you ask nicely, the bar down the road will let you use theirs.<\/div>\n
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Turkey \u2013 a piece of baklava<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Super sweet, this traditional Turkish pastry is something of an acquired taste, but one worth trying while you are there. A dollar won\u2019t buy you the biggest piece ever, but it will but you a piece.<\/div>\n
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So there you have it, what you can buy for a dollar in each of Europe\u2019s beautiful nations. Now go keep to your budgets and keep on travelling!<\/div>\n
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No doubt we\u2019ve missed some out. If you can think of any European countries we\u2019ve missed, or things you can buy with a dollar, let us know in the comments\u2026<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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