Traveling outside of Europe in winter can be a good opportunity to escape the cold, but the choice of destination also has an impact (good or bad) on your wallet.
A study by fintech global, cited by , shows that the purchasing power of the euro has varied compared to last year and that there are new “winners” and “losers” among the most profitable holiday destinations at this time.
The analysis compares December 2024 with December 2025 and crosses two factors: the evolution of exchange rates and local inflation.
Among the destinations where the Portuguese earn the most money, the most notable are: Dominican Republic (+14.9%)os United Arab Emirates (+12.6%) and the United States (+10.2%). In the Dominican case, the difference is significant: with the same budget in euros, it is possible to buy almost 15% more than a year ago.
Then, favorable options for Thailand (+6.6%) e Morocco (+5.0%)with gains that, in practice, can translate into more experiences, greater comfort or simply more travel days.
Conversely, there are countries traditionally popular in winter where holidays have become relatively more expensive.
In Mexico (–1.7%), Egypt (–3.5%) and Brazil (–5.0%) the euro loses strength.
The study also highlights that exchange rate variation does not only affect daily expenses. It can also influence the value of tourist packages, as many agencies and operators pay for services in local currency.
