There’s a pretty distinct divide when it comes to living costs in Europe. While the Eastern states are painted in bright green, the countries of Western Europe have that expensive pinky-orange colour. That’s right: if you want a super cheap holiday in Europe then you should head to the Balkans and beyond. Europe’s most affordable country is Ukraine, which places 113th in the global rankings, followed by Kosovo at 109th and Moldova at 101st. At the other end of the spectrum, it’s no surprise to find that Switzerland is Europe’s most expensive country, ranking as the world’s second-priciest place to live. Life in the land of chocolate, cheese and mountains clearly comes with a rather hefty cost. A recent survey by Expat Insider from 2017 actually found Switzerland to be one of the world’s most unfriendly countries, so perhaps it’s better to be cheap and cheerful.