8 Countries That Have a Lower Currency Value Than India

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Indian currency may not be higher than the currency in most countries, but it is indeed higher than that of some countries. You may have wondered which country should you plan your next vacation to, when you've been a little tight on your budget. Or you probably are just curious to know what are the countries that have a lower currency than India. Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, you may even have had made plans to visit some beautiful countries, those plans which were or are cancelled now.

You may have dreamt or wished to take a vacation in other countries, the thought of the higher currency may have been the reason why you withdrew from those plans. But guess what? There are still many countries you could have a great deal of fun in without worrying too much about your budget. Fret not, once this is all done with- you could still take a break from life and have a little time to yourself despite not having a high budget.

Here is some information about 8 countries with a currency that is lesser than India's -

1. Nepal

1 Indian Rupee = 1.60 Nepalese Rupee.

Nepal is a country in South Asia that lies along the southern slopes of the Himalayas and is enclosed by India on its south, east and west. To its north, is the Tibet and the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Places to visit in Nepal - Kathmandu- Sightseeing, Pokhara- Adventurous activities, Trekking in Annapurna region (mountain ranges), Chitwan National Park- Wildlife Safari, Gokyo Lake- Staying in campsites and enjoying the view of Mount Everest, etc.

2. South Korea

1 Indian Rupee = 16.05 South Korean won

South Korea is an East Asian country on the southern part of the Korean peninsula. To its north and south are North Korea and the East China Sea respectively, with the Sea of Japan to its East and the Yellow Sea to the West. South Korea's capital is Seoul.

Places to visit - Seoul, Busan, Suwon, Andong, Jeju Island, Seoraksan National Park, etc.

3. Iceland

1 Indian Rupee = 1.86 Icelandic Króna

Iceland is a Nordic island country which is home to some of the world's largest glaciers and most active volcanoes. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Iceland is broadly known as "The Land of Fire and Ice". It's capital and largest city is Reykjavík.
Places to visit - The Northern Lights, Reykjavík- Whale watching, Glacial Lagoon, Geysers, etc.

4. Indonesia

1 Indian Rupee = 192.54 Indonesian Rupiah

Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Popularly known for Bali, it has over 17,000 islands, the five major ones being- Sumatra (Sumatera), Java (Jawa), Borneo (Kalimantan), Celebes (Sulawesi), New Guinea (Papua) and two major 

island groups- the Lesser Sunda Islands (Nusa Tenggara) and the Moluccas (Maluku). Indonesia's capital is Jakarta.Places to visit - Bali, Tanjung Puting National Park, Komodo National Park, Borobudur, Lake Toba, Mount Bromo, Gilli Islands, Raja Ampat, etc.

5. Hungary

1 Indian Rupee = 4.19 Hungarian Forint.

Hungary is a Central European country that is known for its architecture. Its capital is Budapest.

Places to visit - Budapest, The Hungarian Open Air Museum, Eger Castle, Visegrád Royal Palace, Tihany, etc.

6. Costa Rica

1 Indian Rupee = 7.80 Costa Rican Colón

Costa Rica is a Central American country. It is typically for its beaches, volcanoes and biodiversity. Its capital is San José.

Places to visit - San José, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal), Monteverde and Cloud Forests, Tamarindo, etc.

7. Japan

1 Indian Rupee = 1.44 Japanese Yen

Japan is an East Asian Island country in North Pacific Ocean. Japan is widely known for its art, culture, tradition, etc. and its capital is Tokyo.

Places to visit - Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Osaka Castle, The Island Shrine of Itsukushima, Chūbu-Sangaku National Park and the Japanese Alps, etc.

8. Chile

1 Indian Rupee = 10.73 Chilean Peso

Chile is a South American country which is narrow and long on the western border of Argentina. On its West and East is the Pacific Ocean and Argentina respectively. Meanwhile, on Chile's North is Bolivia and Peru. Its capital is Santiago.

Places to visit - Santiago, The Chilean Lake Desert, Torres Del Paine National Park, Los Pingüinos Natural Monument, etc.

These are only 8 countries that have a lower currency than India, here are some other countries where India's currency is higher- Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Paraguay, Mongolia, Pakistan and Venezuela. So, next time you’re planning a vacation abroad- remember there's always the above-mentioned countries to visit.



Written by - Ivanova

Edited by - Nidhi Verma