When it comes to world travel, budget is always a vital factor. But have you ever wondered how far your money could take you in the richest country in the world?

Traveller Eli Snyder decided to push the boundaries of his holiday budget by engaging in a candid experiment.

Eli recently took a trip to Luxembourg, famously known as the wealthiest country in the word, based on Gross Domestic Product per capita. Armoured with 10 euros (equivalent to just over $15 AUD), Eli sought to discover what this budget could procure him.

His quest, which was shared on social media, led him to a cosy café nestled in the heart of the country's capital, also named Luxembourg.

A traveller shared on social media what 10 euros ($15 AUD) could get in Luxembourg. Credit: Polina Sushko/Unsplash

With just 10 euros in his pocket, Eli was in for a surprise. His limited budget could only get him an iced coffee and a croissant.

The supposedly 'very expensive croissant' cost him 3.45 euros, whereas the 'standard iced coffee' was priced at 5.60 euros.

This startling revelation brings into perspective the prices we pay for similar items Down Under. For instance, a medium iced coffee from Starbucks costs roughly $7 to $8 in Australia, revealing a stark disparity when compared to the pricing in Luxembourg.

Piqued by the high prices, Eli extended his experiment to a local McDonald's franchise. Much to his shock, a Big Mac held a price tag of 12.60 euros, roughly $21 in AUD.

In Australia, a Big Mac usually costs a little under $8 AUD.

However, Eli spotted a silver lining in the form of free public transportation, a policy in effect since 2020 aimed at solving Luxembourg's severe car problem.

The country, with 696 cars per 1,000 people against the average of 560, aims to reduce traffic and climate-heating emissions.

In his concluding remarks, Eli stated: 'I had fun filming this and can't wait to visit again one day.'

You can watch Eli’s video here:

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While the pricey charges in Luxembourg took some viewers aback, others commented that they've experienced comparable prices in their part of the world.

One user wrote, 'In New York, $10 [$15.55 AUD] barely covers coffee and a croissant.' Others shared similar experiences from San Diego and Manhattan, labelling Starbucks prices nearly equivalent.

Meanwhile, another user shared: ‘I found Switzerland [more] expensive than Luxembourg…cappuccino [was] 6 euro [and] Big Mac was 15 euro.’

The items would be a little under $10 and under $25 in AUD, respectively.

‘Luxembourg can be expensive (depends on where you go), but happy that you enjoyed your visit!’ A third person commented.

Key Takeaways

• Travel vlogger Eli Snyder visited Luxembourg, a country with the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita, to see what he could get for 10 euros (just over $15 AUD).
  
• Snyder documented the process and shared it on social media, revealing that his limited budget allowed him to buy a croissant and an iced coffee in a café in the capital.
  
• Snyder also visited a local McDonald's and was surprised that a Big Mac cost 12.60 euros or under $21 AUD.
  
• Snyder noted that all public transportation has been free in the country since 2020 as an attempt to address its car problem despite the high costs of other goods such as food.
  

So, fellow travellers, bear this informal but enlightening experiment in mind the next time you plan a visit to the world's richest country. Your budget might need a bit of padding!

Have you tried comparing food prices in other countries? Share your experience in the comments below!

 

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When it comes to world travel, budget is always a vital factor. But have you ever wondered how far your money could take you in the richest country in the world?

Traveller Eli Snyder decided to push the boundaries of his holiday budget by engaging in a candid experiment.

Eli recently took a trip to Luxembourg, famously known as the wealthiest country in the word, based on Gross Domestic Product per capita. Armoured with 10 euros (equivalent to just over $15 AUD), Eli sought to discover what this budget could procure him.

His quest, which was shared on social media, led him to a cosy café nestled in the heart of the country's capital, also named Luxembourg.

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A traveller shared on social media what 10 euros ($15 AUD) could get in Luxembourg. Credit: Polina Sushko/Unsplash

With just 10 euros in his pocket, Eli was in for a surprise. His limited budget could only get him an iced coffee and a croissant.

The supposedly 'very expensive croissant' cost him 3.45 euros, whereas the 'standard iced coffee' was priced at 5.60 euros.

This startling revelation brings into perspective the prices we pay for similar items Down Under. For instance, a medium iced coffee from Starbucks costs roughly $7 to $8 in Australia, revealing a stark disparity when compared to the pricing in Luxembourg.

Piqued by the high prices, Eli extended his experiment to a local McDonald's franchise. Much to his shock, a Big Mac held a price tag of 12.60 euros, roughly $21 in AUD.

In Australia, a Big Mac usually costs a little under $8 AUD.

However, Eli spotted a silver lining in the form of free public transportation, a policy in effect since 2020 aimed at solving Luxembourg's severe car problem.

The country, with 696 cars per 1,000 people against the average of 560, aims to reduce traffic and climate-heating emissions.

In his concluding remarks, Eli stated: 'I had fun filming this and can't wait to visit again one day.'

You can watch Eli’s video here:

​

While the pricey charges in Luxembourg took some viewers aback, others commented that they've experienced comparable prices in their part of the world.

One user wrote, 'In New York, $10 [$15.55 AUD] barely covers coffee and a croissant.' Others shared similar experiences from San Diego and Manhattan, labelling Starbucks prices nearly equivalent.

Meanwhile, another user shared: ‘I found Switzerland [more] expensive than Luxembourg…cappuccino [was] 6 euro [and] Big Mac was 15 euro.’

The items would be a little under $10 and under $25 in AUD, respectively.

‘Luxembourg can be expensive (depends on where you go), but happy that you enjoyed your visit!’ A third person commented.

Key Takeaways

• Travel vlogger Eli Snyder visited Luxembourg, a country with the highest Gross Domestic Product per capita, to see what he could get for 10 euros (just over $15 AUD).
• Snyder documented the process and shared it on social media, revealing that his limited budget allowed him to buy a croissant and an iced coffee in a café in the capital.
• Snyder also visited a local McDonald's and was surprised that a Big Mac cost 12.60 euros or under $21 AUD.
• Snyder noted that all public transportation has been free in the country since 2020 as an attempt to address its car problem despite the high costs of other goods such as food.

So, fellow travellers, bear this informal but enlightening experiment in mind the next time you plan a visit to the world's richest country. Your budget might need a bit of padding!

Have you tried comparing food prices in other countries? Share your experience in the comments below!