Cliff's Cost Analysis

If you have been pondering the thought of embarking on a European vacation and trying to determine how much money it will cost you this should give you a rough estimate. Chris and I explored Germany for a total of six days, Denmark for two, with two additional days flying there and back. The grand total of the entire expedition was approximately $1776. That’s on average about $177/day. Broken down into subcategories you can see exactly how the money was distributed.

Flights $837
Trains/Buses $266
Souvenirs $98
Food $265
Hostels $155
Sightseeing $156

Clearly the largest portion of your money will be spent on travel with food coming in second. The lodging however, is up to the individual. Chris and I stayed in hostels for about €23/night on average, all of which included free breakfast. This option saved us big bucks as opposed to the significantly more expensive hotel option. Hostels also give you the opportunity of meeting some very interesting individuals from all over the world. Staying at Chris’ apartment in Denmark for three nights did however contribute to some additional savings.

-CB