Portugal

Average daily budget: $50-70. Portugal is the cheapest country in Western Europe, and the quality-to-cost ratio is unmatched on the continent. Lisbon and Porto have $2 pasteis de nata, $4 glasses of wine, and public transit that costs $1.50 per ride. The Algarve coast has beaches that rival Spain's at half the price. A multi-course lunch menu (menu do dia) costs $8-12 including a drink. Portugal also has Europe's most affordable surf culture, with week-long surf camps starting at $400 including accommodation and lessons.