These are the world's most expensive countries to visit

Ireland ranks 79th of 141 economies in terms of plane ticket affordability, making it a middling destination for air travel. A first-class hotel costs about $126 per night, making it the 46th cheapest.

The PPP will hurt you, as goods and services cost 10 percent more in Ireland than they do in the US, which ranks 124th. Gas will run you $7.63 per gallon, ranking it 128th.

Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean between Somalia and Madagascar. Airfare is not particularly cheap, as Seychelles ranks 89th of 141 in cheapness of air travel. If you want to stay in a hotel in Seychelles, you can expect to pay an average of $374.70 per night, ranking it 101st of 102 economies for which data was available

The PPP in Seychelles is .6, which is 40 percent less than that of the United States, but still 84th on the overall rankings. Gas costs $5.62 per gallon (82nd).

Flying to Canada is not cheap, as it ranks 130th of 141 economies surveyed. A hotel in Canada costs an average 0f $124.40 per night, good for 41st cheapest.

Goods and services in Canada – according to PPP – are roughly 20 percent more expensive than in the US, ranking it at 132. Gas costs $5.98 per gallon, ranking at 60th cheapest.

The average cost of a hotel room in the Asian country is $185.20, ranking it 80th overall. In addition, gas costs roughly $3.93 per gallon, good for 30th cheapest.

The World Economic Forum was unable to determine the airfare costs or the PPP of Myanmar.

Germany ranks 110th of 141 economies in airfare. A first-class hotel room is $125.90 per night, coming in at 44th cheapest.

In terms of PPP, goods and services in Germany are about equal with the US (i.e. a cup of coffee costs about the same), ranking at 121st. A gallon of gas in Germany costs an exorbitant $7.40 per gallon, ranking 122nd.

Airfare to the Chinese region of Hong Kong is relatively cheap, ranking 41st in the world. But if you want a hotel, expect to pay an average of $229.50, ranking 94th.

Goods and services in Hong Kong are 30 percent cheaper than they are in the US at .7, but rank 101st overall. Gas costs an abysmal $8.16 per gallon, ranking 135th of 141.

Flights to Iceland rank as the 19th cheapest in the world. Goods and services in accordance with PPP are 10 percent more expensive in Iceland than in the US at 1.1 (124th overall).

Gas costs roughly $7.52 per gallon (125th).

The World Economic Forum could not determine the average price of a hotel.

The Caribbean island of Barbados features reasonable airfares that rank 52nd in the world. But you will more than make up for it with hotel rates that average $337.50 per night – good for 100th.

The PPP is equal to that of the United States at 1, and ranks 118th overall. Gas costs $4.72 per gallon, which is tied for 48th in the world with several other countries.

Visiting the dutch will require an expensive flight, as the Netherlands ranks 97th in airfare. To get a first-class hotel will cost an average of $137.50 per night, which ranks 54th.

The PPP is about 10 percent greater than the United States, coming in at 125th overall (1.1). And Dutch gas is the third most expensive of all economies surveyed. A gallon of gas will cost $8.80, which ranks 139th of 141.

If you want to visit the west African nation of Senegal, be prepared to pay a hefty fee. Flights to Senegal rank 136th of 137 economies from which data was recovered.

But the PPP in Senegal is 50 percent less than that of the US at .5, and 49th cheapest overall. Gas runs you around $6.50 per gallon, good for 98th of 141.

Average hotel rates in Senegal could not be determined.

Austria ranks 125th in airfare and 45th in hotel accommodations, with a room costing $125.90 per night on average.

Goods and services in Austria are roughly 10 percent more expensive then they are in the US, and Austria PPP ranks 127th overall. Gas costs $6.84 per gallon and ranks 111th overall.

Italy ranks 83rd in airfare rates while a hotel room will run you $170.50 per night; good for 76th in the world.

In terms of PPP, Italy is equal to the United States and ranks 120th in the world. The price of gas in Italy is $8.61 per gallon, ranking near the bottom at 137th.

The Swedes can boast about the 26th cheapest airfare rates in the world, but that is where the bargains end. They rank 70th in hotel accommodations, with an average night costing you about $159.80.

In addition, goods and services in Sweden cost 30 percent more than in the US, and rank 135th overall. Gas costs a bloated $7.93 per gallon, which puts Sweden at 133rd of 141.

The Danes rank 57th in cheapness of flights and offer hotel accommodations at an average of $150.20 per night (66th).

Travelers will be hit hard when it comes to PPP, as Danish goods and services are roughly 40 percent more expensive than what Americans are accustomed to. Denmark also ranks 128th in gas prices, with a gallon costing about $7.63.

Israel sits at 77th in the world in airfare prices and 83rd in hotel room accommodations, with a room costing an average of $201.30 per night.

Thanks to a 10 percent difference in PPP, goods and services in Israel are slightly more expensive than in the US at 1.1 (126th). And despite being in the Middle East, gas in Israel costs about $7.59 per gallon, good for 127th.

Flights to Norway are relatively cheap, as the Scandinavian nation ranks 21st in the world for airfare. The average one night stay in a hotel will cost $151.70, making it 67th in the world.

When it comes to PPP, the Norwegians rank second-to-last in the world at 138th. Norwegian goods and services cost on average 50 percent more than comparable goods in the United States. Finally, Norway is only behind Turkey as the country with the highest gas prices in the world. The average price of a gallon of gas? $9.56 (140th).

Not surprisingly, flights to the isolated Australian continent are among the most expensive in the world at 127 of 141. Hotel accommodations are slightly more reasonable, but still incur an average fee of $162.30 (74th)

In terms of PPP, Australia is dead last at 139 (Argentina and Myanmar could not be ranked). The average cost of goods down under are 50 percent greater than they are in the United States. Aussie gas is a little cheaper at $5.25 per gallon, which ranks 68th in the world.

France cracks the top three, aided by airfare rates that rank 114th in the world. To stay in a nice French hotel, one can expect to pay about $219.80 per night, which ranks 93rd of 102 economies from which data was recovered.

Goods and services in France are about 10 percent more than the US and sit at 128th overall with a 1.1 PPP. Gas costs about $7.21 per gallon, good for 118th in the world.

If you want to visit the United Kingdom, don't fly. The United Kingdom ranks dead last in terms of airfare, making flights to the old empire the most expensive in the world. Hotel rooms come at a much more reasonable price of $139.10, good for 56th in the world.

The PPP in the UK is 10 percent greater than that of the US, making goods and services slightly more expensive (123rd overall). Gas (or "petrol" as the English say), costs $8.20 per gallon, which is 136th in the world.

Switzerland is the most expensive country in the world to visit. Flying to Switzerland is not cheap, as Swiss airfare rates rank 101st in the world. Once you get there, expect your hotel to cost you an average of $241.60 per night, good for 97th of 102 economies surveyed.

The PPP of Switzerland is 1.5 (137th), which means that goods and services in Switzerland will cost 50 percent more than they do in the US. Finally, gas costs $7.10 per gallon, which is 117th in the world.

Some of these areas are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. But before you get on that plane make sure you packed enough cash.

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