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In times of crisis and austerity there is one product that people always manage to find the money – is alcohol. Regardless of taxes, utilities and other costs, many people are willing to pay any money for alcohol. In fact, there is nothing wrong with a fun pastime while you are drinking moderately. Doctors recommend you drink no more than half a liter of lager a day, which is equivalent to a glass of wine. But there are countries where no one pays attention to these recommendations. There are such stereotypes that the British are not sober on vacation, Russians drink vodka for Breakfast, and the Irish end the evening face-down in a puddle. Surprisingly, half of these countries are not even ranked in the top 5 of most drinking. This is a list of the 12 most drinking countries in the world where alcohol consumption measured in equivalent litres of pure ethanol consumed per capita per year. Many of the items in the list will surprise you, as the lack of it in some countries.
Slovenia
Slovenia is famous not only for beautiful women, but also for drinkers. In the capital, Ljubljana, the average person consumes 10.6 liters of pure alcohol every year. America is a bit behind with 8.6 litres in comparison. The two main Slovenian beer brand – Lasko and Union. A bottle of beer (0.5 l) here stands 2.15$, which is quite expensive compared to other European countries. In Slovenian Maribor is the oldest vine in the world at the age of 400 years. Come here often rich tourists to try wonderful wines from local grapes.
Denmark
Beer was part of the Danish culture for 5,000 years. The country is home to more than 100 Breweries, and brands like Carlsberg and Tuborg are known worldwide. In Copenhagen, the local people consumed 10.6 litres of pure alcohol per year. Danes usually start to drink beer at the age of 15 years. World medical Association reports that 45% of Danes prefer beer to any other drink. In Denmark, people prefer to drink in groups, but as a beer in a bar costs about 7$, usually going to someone’s house. A bottle of good beer from the supermarket costs about 1$. No wonder everyone here is so friendly.
Hungary
Hungary has 22 wine regions and the many vineyards throughout the country. A large glass of wine in a bar costs around 2$. Budapest residents typically consume 10.8 liters of pure alcohol every year. If you’re going to travel in this country, you should know that Hungarians love a good dance. So prepare before showing their skills on the dance floor. Budapest is also famous for its unique bars with a stylish design, where you can spend time.
Belgium
Belgium is very closely related to the four countries – the Netherlands, France, Germany and Luxembourg. For this reason, there is always a lot not only local, but also a great imported beer. Surprisingly, Belgium is the 13th most important exporter in the world that can be described as a giant success for a country with 0.2% of world population and relatively small territory. A typical resident in Brussels consumes 10.8 liters of pure alcohol a year. Large glass of beer here costs about$ 8 and if you don’t want to feel uncomfortable, take the trip a little more money. Your trip can be an ideal trip for lovers of exotic alcohol.
Spain
Madrid is the most serene town in Europe, as the sun shines 250 days a year. This is a great reason to always have at hand a cool drink. Beautiful impressive city consumes 11.4 litres of pure alcohol per year. If you have no desire to drink in the morning you can relax during Siesta from 13:00 to 17:00, and then sleep a lot. Beer in the capital’s bars is about 2.60 USD and the wine 4.20$, but there are exclusive institutions, where everything is several times more expensive.
Portugal
The Portuguese consume the same amount of alcohol per year as their Spanish neighbours – the average is 11.4 liters per inhabitant. Large glass of beer here costs about 3.50$. An interesting fact about the capital Lisbon: he was the first city that I bought a Guinness beer to the United Kingdom. With the amount of alcohol consumed is not surprising that they have to import some drinks. As you know, Portugal is home to the famous drink – port. Also, here grow various varieties of grapes and make great wine.
Czech Republic
You’ve probably heard this joke that in Prague, beer is cheaper than water. Now, this is no joke, but true. The capital of Czech Republic consumes an average of 11.5 litres of pure alcohol per inhabitant each year. If you decide to travel, go to bars for the locals. In downtown there are so many tourist traps, but as soon as you get off the beaten tourist paths, the price of beer is reduced from the typical 2$ to the$ 1.25 or even lower. In Prague you can find hundreds of bars and pubs serving all kinds of Beers for every taste.
Ireland
The average Dubliner consumes 11.6 liters of pure alcohol per year, which provides Ireland’s place in the top five most drinking countries of the world. While many assume that this percentage is much higher than officially stated. The country is famous for its whiskey, and the famous Guinness beer. If you want to get drunk in Dublin is not cheap. Large glass of beer here costs about 6$, but the friendly atmosphere and sense of carelessness among gay people is worth it. Guinness considered a low-calorie drink that contains only 198 calories per pint. Interesting fact: the Guinness Book of Records was founded in 1954 to help settle disputes in pubs. It has become so popular that it spread throughout the world.
Germany
11.7 litres of pure alcohol annually consumes the average resident of Munich, what a big part of Oktoberfest is the most famous festival of the city. Six million visitors attend the event during the 16 days of merriment and fresh beer. The festival is more than 204 years. Every year, visitors drink 1.8 million gallons of beer, and the main pavilion can accommodate up to 12,000 people (it is always filled to capacity). Large glass of beer here costs about 13$. Moved to there are 15 beds in the special ‘detox’ where you can get some sleep and recover. Among the many types and varieties of beer will surely find one that will be of your liking.
Estonia
Tallinn, capital of Estonia, known as one of the most romantic cities in Europe. He was repeatedly recognized as the “city of culture”, one of the most peaceful cities in Europe. However, Estonia is considered one of the most drinking countries in the world, because the average tellinet consumes 12.0 liters of pure alcohol per year. A drink in a local bar Tallinn will cost you$ 5, and beer$ 3. To spend time in bars, go to the Old town where it’s always crowded and fun. Due to the large competition between bars and restaurants the prices here are always lower than in other areas.
Austria
Austrian in Vienna consumes an average of 12.2 litres of pure alcohol per year. Vienna is often referred as ‘city of dreams’ or ‘city of music’. It is also the only capital that produces its own wine. Numerous vineyards of Austria attract both local residents and tourists traveling in special wine tours. A beautiful day in Vienna always ends with a glass of wine. Local prices range from 5$ to 12$ depending on the brand of drink.
France
Paris is the capital with the highest alcohol consumption in the world. The average Parisian consumes 12.6 litres of pure alcohol each year. It is quite normal to drink 1-5 glasses of wine a day, which translates into a very respectable annual rate. Why wine in France favorite drink? Even compared to beer it’s cheaper. A large glass of wine will cost 8$, while a bottle of wine will cost about the same. The prices at the bars and in the supermarket you can buy good wine for $ 2-3. In 2013, 17% of Parisian locals drank wine every day and 45% drank wine at least twice a week. For the French it’s quite a decent way of life.
