The table opposite (courtesy of the Sunday Telegraph) provides a useful guide to holiday costs in different destinations around the world.

Notes:
1. Mid-range three-bedroom villa with private pool (rental only). Cost of one week in early August.
2. Two-bedroom cottage/apartment (rental only). Cost of one week in early August.
3. Resort hotel. Cost of one week in June, per person, sharing a room, including flights.
4. Highlights coach tour. Cost of one week b&b in June in mid-range hotels, per person, sharing a room, including flights.
5. Guided group tour. Cost of one week in June, half board in mid-range hotels, per person, sharing a room, including flights.
6 Compact class (e.g. Ford Focus) Cost of one week in June, including taxes and insurance (excluding excess waiver)
7. Per litre, unleaded.
8. For three courses. Cost per person including house wine. *For two weeks. All prices based on exchange rate of £1=1.05 euros, £1=2.20 Turkish lira, £1=US$1.47.