5. Just One Sock Pair
Where: Egypt
Estimated Average Income: $303* Estimated Average Cost of Living: $1,165* (per month/four-person family)
While food and activities are important in and of themselves, even as a tourist, you cannot overlook the essentials. In the United States, even basic everyday necessities might be highly costly; however, this is not the case in Egypt.

Just one pair of socks ©Shutterstock/Wongsakorn Napaeng
Even if the socks may not be of the highest quality, you can acquire them for as little as $1. However, if you’re buying socks for your vacation in Egypt, the urgency may be serious enough that you don’t really need to consider the quality.
