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Indrotuction
We believe that traveling around the world shouldnt
be hard: its actually something everyone should be able
to do at least once in their lives. Whether you choose to
spend a few years or just a couple months traveling this
beautiful planet, its important to see whats out there.
Its up to you to make the dream come true and take the
first step.For some people budgeting is a way to get
excited about a trip. They use it as the first step in the
planning and a way to get themselves psyched up about a
destination. Some people are, of course, certifiably
insane.
So, if you want to have a dream vacation with your
family or friends on a budget. If you love to travel and
discover new places, then this book is for you.

This Book is about the best places from Asia, to go on a


budget. In this book you will find a detailed information
about different towns from Asia :
For each town you will find
1.General information and photo.

7. Top attraction to go.

2.How much money you need per day.

8.Top restaurants.

3. On what can be spent this money.

9.Deluxe Hotels.

4. Attraction price.

10.Cheap Hotels.

5.Food price.

11.Flights.

6.A video with Town review.

12.Google maps location.

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Quick Guide

Content
POKHARA, NEPAL

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

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HANOI, VIETNAM

YANGON, BURMA
(MYANMAR)

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HO CHI MINH CITY,
VIETNAM
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CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
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GOA, INDIA
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KATHMANDU, NEPAL
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VIENTIANE, LAOS
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LUANG PRABANG, LAOS
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COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
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DELHI, INDIA
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES
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HOI AN, VIETNAM
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MUMBAI, INDIA
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BANGKOK, THAILAND
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JAKARTA, INDONESIA
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SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA
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PHUKET, THAILAND
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KUTA, BALI, INDONESIA
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XIAN, CHINA
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BEIJING, CHINA
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN
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SHANGHAI, CHINA
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BORACAY ISLAND, PHILIPPINES
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
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HONG KONG, CHINA
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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
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MACAU, CHINA
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TOKYO, JAPAN
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POKHARA, NEPAL
Only 15.85 $ per day
1.Town
Nepals tourist capital is where most
people quickly head to after arriving in
Kathmandu, and most would agree that
Pokhara does live up to the hype. Its a serene
and picturesque hang-out town for those on
either side of many of Nepals best and most
famous treks, including the Annapurna circuit.
Fortunately, in addition to being pleasant
and attractive, Pokhara is also quite cheap.
Hotels can get a bit pricey during April, May,
October, and November, but even during those
times cheap rooms will be available if you plan
ahead a bit. Theres a boom in new hotels
going up, so prices should come down, if anything. Food and drinks are also great bargains in Pokhara,
especially considering the quality and choice available. Dozens of restaurants have nearly identical menus,
featuring foods from around the world in addition to the cheaper local fare. Beers are quite cheap too, as
are cocktails using the local rums.
Trekking can add significantly to the cost, although on a per-day basis most trips are still quite
cheap if you research and shop around. You can also get any kind of brand-name trekking gear you need
here, all at very competitive prices, so no worries if you dont have your full kit before arrival.

2. On what can be spent 15.85 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

300/night
100
648
540
100

FACTS
Population

200,000

Metro area

200,000

Time zone

UTC+5.75

Currency

Nepalese
rupee

Airports

Pokhara
Airport (PKR)

3. About Attraction

Location
Devis Falls

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.64l
bottle)

Description

Type

Price(USD)

This waterfall right in town is


popular with tour groups,
but dont bother during
winter when its just a
trickle.

adults

0.19

Many guest house


serve a basic
breakfast for
cheap. If not there
are plenty of
hearty offerings
along the main
road.
Pokhara is filled
with reasonable
restaurants, with
the local dahl bhat
combo platter or
Tibetan mo mos
being a great and
filling deal.
Prices at nearly
every restaurant
and competitive
and similar. Pasta
and pizza are more
expensive than
Chinese or Indian,
but not by much.
Local lagers, like
Everest, are cheap
and available
almost
everywhere.

4. About Food
0.94
1.70

1.32
2.26

2.83
4.71

1.70
2.83

Here you can find


more information about Town
Pokhara, Nepal

Town Video
Review
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Attraction

Top
Restaurants

Deluxe
Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

HANOI, VIETNAM
Only 16.97 $ per day
1.Town
The capital of Vietnam is still far more
traditional than the larger Saigon in the south.
There arent a lot of must-see sites, but the
pleasant (though chaotic) city center makes up
for that, with excellent food and drink at very
low prices.
Most of the cheaper hotels are right in
the Old City, and more up-market hotels tend to
be in the nicer suburbs to the south and west.
Standards are higher than you might expect,
and many places have free Wi-Fi in the lobby or
even in all the rooms. Attractions cost almost
nothing by Western standards, so your
sightseeing budget goes a long way. As long as you avoid an organized bus tour then you can get by on a
tiny budget. The popular overnight trips to Halong Bay and multi-day trips to Sapa can range in price
greatly, and often the cheap versions are great, though its always a bit of a crapshoot.
Local food is extremely cheap by most standards, with full meals in tourist restaurants usually
costing between US$2 and 3, with cold beer adding around $1 each. Other alcohol is more expensive, but
still cheap compared to most places.

2. On what can be spent 16.97 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

65,800/night
60,000
180,000
36,000
40,000

FACTS
Population

6,500,000

Metro area

6,500,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Vietnam
Dong

Airports

Noi Bai
International
Airport
(HAN)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type

Hoa Lo Prison
(Hanoi Hilton)

This French-built
prison is where
John McCain,
among others, did
time during the
Vietnam/American
war.

Water
Puppert
Theater

This one-hour
show is one of the
city's top
attractions.

Ho Chi Minh
Mausoleum
(free)

See the great


leader's preserved
body while walking
through this
popular tomb

Adults

Price
(USD)

1.35

Best
seats
Normal
seats

4.49

Everyone

0.00

2.69

Budget
breakfast

Pho (noodle soup) is cheap and


everywhere for breakfast, but
many Western options are
available.

1.12
2.24

Budget
lunch

Local Vietnamese specialties are


cheapest

2.02
3.59

Budget
dinner
Bia hoi
(fresh
local beer)
Large
bottled
beer
Bowl of
pho soup
Fast food
meal
Vodka
(.75L
bottle)

Bahn Mi
(Baguette
sandwich)

Fresh fruit
shake

Food at street stalls is cheap, but


these prices are for sit-down
restaurants
The cheapest beer in the world
has around 3% alcohol and tastes
watery, but refreshing
Tiger, Hanoi, Saigon (all good
lagers)
The most popular dish in the city,
available everywhere around the
clock
Burger, fries, and soft drink at
Lotteria chain
Vodka Hanoi is one of the better
local vodkas and it's easy to find
in several sizes. It's good stuff and
much cheaper than foreign
brands.
A great and cheap meal is a large
baguette filled with some fresh
cheese or pate or fried egg plus
veggies, which can be found
street-side all over Hanoi.
Banana, mango, and many more
fresh fruits are made into shakes
and on every menu.

3.59
6.73
0.22
0.31
0.67
1.12
0.67
1.35
2.15

2.24
3.14

0.67
0.90

0.67
0.90

4. About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town
Hanoi, Vietnam

Town Video
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Attraction

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Restaurants

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Hotels

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Hotels
Flights

Location

HO CHI MINH CITY,


VIETNAM
Only 18.13 $ per day
1.Town
Ho Chi Minh City
is an incredible travel
bargain compared to
most of the rest of the
world, though its also
among
the
more
expensive
cities
in
Vietnam. Prices in Hanoi
are
similar,
and
everywhere else in the
country is at least a bit
cheaper, so regardless of
which big city you start in,
things will get better as
you go until you reach the
other one. Hoi An prices
are strangely low for food
and drinks and even
hotels, and its a major highlight for most visitors to Vietnam. Hotel prices in the crowded Pham Ngu Lao
area in District 1 are quite high for the country, and rooms tend to be small as well. Still, money goes a long
way, and everything else is quite cheap as well.
Food and drinks are similar in that better quality and bargains can be found in pretty much every
other major tourist city in Vietnam, and yet compared to anywhere outside of India or Southeast Asia
everything is a bargain.
Another key area where this city shines is that the main attractions are either free (markets,
neighborhoods), or very cheap. Even half-day and full-day tours outside of the city to the Mekong Delta or
the Cu Chi Tunnels can be had for the price of a beer or two in almost any other city.

2. On what can be spent 18.13 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

105,000/night
72,000
156,000
45,000
30,000

FACTS
Population

7,200,000

Metro area

7,200,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Vietnam Dong

Airports

Tan Son Nhat


International
Airport(SGN)

Location
War Remnants
Museum

Reunification
Palace

Cu Chi Tunnel
tour

Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.33L)

Bahn mi
sandwich

Wine
(Vietnamese)
full bottle

Cocktails

Description
This iconic museum
is considered a mustvisit in spite of its
one-sided story.
Famous government
building still used
occasionally, but
popular for tours.
Admission price
includes a 1-hour
guided tour in English
(and other
languages).
Take a 90-minute bus
ride to see these
famous and slim
tunnels with a group.
Many tour options are
available.

Price
Type
(GBP)
adults

0.53

adults

1.06

adults

3.55

Some hotels include breakfast, but


if not you can get pancakes or eggs
and a baguette at many places.
Saigon has many restaurants
featuring Vietnamese and Western
food.
All the same restaurants are open
all day and well into the evening
with the same menus.
Saigon and Tiger are the most
popular brands. Prices in nightclubs
are about double.
Those on a tight budget can get an
excellent sandwich at many stands
all over, from morning until very
late at night.
Local wine, bottled in Dalat, is fairly
drinkable and available by the
bottle in most restaurants and
many shops. Imported wine is many
times more expensive.
Nearly every restaurant serves
mixed drinks at good prices. Ones
with local spirits are cheapest, and
at nightclubs they are at the top
range.

0.71

1.42
1.42

2.84
2.48

4.97
0.53
1.06
0.35

0.71
1.77

2.84

1.06

3.19

3. About Attraction

4. About Food

Here you can find


more information about Town
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Town Video
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Attraction

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Restaurants

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Hotels

Cheap
Hotels
Flights

Location

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND


Only 18.47 $ per day
1.Town
Chiang Mai is Thailands second largest
and second most popular cultural city, after the
capital of Bangkok. The atmosphere is
noticeably different, even when not considering
the lovely mountain setting.
The city is also one of the worlds great
travel bargains, with all range of hotels being
quite cheap by international standards, and
Chiang Mai hostels are, of course, even
cheaper. You can get rooms at high-standard 3star Chiang Mai hotels for around the price of a
hostel bed in northern Europe.
Most of the attractions are also free or
quite cheap, so visitors can use much of the rest of their budget on the inexpensive souvenirs at the various
markets. Food and drinks are available in all price ranges, with plenty of great street food and local
restaurants having fantastic bargains.

2. On what can be spent 18.47 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

120/night
40
198
210
100

FACTS
Population

150,000

Metro area

1,000,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Thai baht

Airports

Chiang Mai
International
Airport (CNX)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Chiang Mai National


Museum

Discover the history of


Chiang Mai and the rest of
the region.
This museum is popular
and unusal.

Museum of World Insects


and Natural Wonders

Wat Phrathat Dol Suthep

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

Cocktails (glass)

Beer (bottle, retail)

This ornate temple


overlooks the city from a
mountain. An inexpensive
cable car can take you the
final leg.

Street stalls serve


great food for
cheap. Cafes and
Western food will
cost a bit more.
Again, really good
street-stall meals
are easy to find and
cheap. Sitting down
somewhere is still
quite reasonable.
Assuming you want
a sit-down meal in
the evening, there
are plenty of great
and cheap choices.
Beer in restaurants
and pubs can be
cheap as long as
you aren't buying
drinks for local girls.
Drinks made with
local rum can be
great deals. Foreign
brands will cost
much more.
In supermarkets
and 7-Elevens you
can get local cold
beers at good prices

Type

Price (USD)

adults

2.87

adults

5.74

adults

0.86

0.86 - 2.15

4. ABOUT FOOD

1.29 3.44

2.58 4.59

1.72 - 2.58

1.15 3.44

0.72 0.86

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more information about Town
Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Restaurants

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GOA, INDIA
Only 18.59 $ per day
1.Town
Goa isnt a city
its a state of mind. Its
also a state in India,
which contains several
dozen small towns,
many of which are
along the beach and
attract big numbers of
tourists from November
through
March.
Compared to most of
the rest of India prices
in Goa are relatively
expensive,
but
compared to nearly
anywhere else this
place is a bargain.
During the peak travel weeks from Christmas to New Years the prices do go up and hotels are
packed so if your schedule is flexible that is the time to avoid, or be prepared to pay more. Still, hotels in
Goa are cheap and fairly good standard for a beach resort area. Hotels at the bottom end of the range will
be quite minimalistic though, so be prepared. Also, choose the city you stay in carefully. Some are more
known for parties and others are more known for family holidays.
The main attractions are sitting around on the beach all day, and going to bars and clubs or even
beach raves at night. All of it is either free or quite cheap, so once you get here you can get by on very little.
Even the food and drinks at the many beach restaurants are in line with places in town, so having drinks
and a meal on the beach is definitely a bargain compared to Europe.

2. On what can be spent 18.59 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

250/night
60
588
240
100

FACTS
Population

1,400,000

Metro area

1,400,000

Time zone

UTC+5:30

Currency

Indian rupee

Airports

Dabolim
Airport (GOI)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price
(USD)
Paradiso Club
in Anjuna

This famous disco


is popular with
tourists during high
season. Admission
varies and is
sometimes free.

Beach bed in
Goa

Many beaches in
Goa offer lounge
chairs and drink
service.

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.65l bottle)

Feni (bottle)

Prime
time

7.48

Slow
time

2.99

Per
hour

1.50

A simple breakfast
comes with many
hotel rooms. There
are also cafes and
some street food
options if you need
them.
Since Goa consists
of so many cities,
it's hard to pin
down prices. Many
beach huts serve
good and cheap
food.
Those on a budget
can find good
options, but lot's of
great choices for
more exist,
including plenty of
beef.
Beer is cheap and
easy to find in Goa,
especially near the
beach. Kingfisher is
by far the most
popular, with the
Strong version
available most
places as well.
This local spirit is
made of either
cashew or coconut,
and can be a very
cheap buzz.

1.50 2.69

4. About Food
2.24 - 3.74

3.59 - 5.98

1.20 - 2.24

1.20 - 4.49

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Goa, India

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KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Only 19.77 $ per day
1.Town
Nepal is most famous as the home of
half of Mount Everest, and those actually
climbing the mountain, or to the main elevated
base camp, will have to deal with those notinsignificant expenses. But those just coming to
admire the city and its Buddhist culture will find
it to be very cheap by international standards.
Prices for hotels and hostels are nearly
as cheap as those in smaller cities in India,
which are generally the lowest on the planet.
Its worth noting that hotels and guesthouses at
the absolute bottom end of the price spectrum
will be quite minimalistic, to put it kindly, but
paying a bit more gets you something not bad at all. Of course there are now a number of expensive hotel
resorts meant for those on much larger budgets, so nearly all price ranges are catered for.
Transportation and attractions in the city are also very cheap by nearly anyones standards, so your
main expenses will be guided trekking excursions or adventure sports, if you choose to do them. Food and
drinks are also very cheap by most standards so this continues to be a great stop for budget-minded
travelers as well as those who can afford the best.

2. On what can be spent 19.77 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

300/night
230
636
440
500

FACTS
Population

1,000,000

Metro area

1,700,000

Time zone

UTC+5:45

Currency

Nepalese
rupee

Airports

Tribhuvan
International
Airport (KTM)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Type

Price (USD)

Swayambhu Temple

This sacred Buddhist


monument is a long stair
climb to the entrance, and
there are plenty of
monkeys about.

adults

1.88

Narayanhiti Palace
Museum

The former Royal Palace


is now a museum.

adults

4.71

Garden of Dreams

A popular enclosed garden


near the Royal Palace.

adults

28.24

adults

7.06

Durbar Square

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner
Beer (.64l
bottle)

Tourists must pay at gates


to enter this complex of
temples.

If your hotel doesn't include


breakfast then youll have
many local choices or pricier
Western options.
If you stick with the local
specialties Kathmandu dining
will be cheap, and sometimes
all you can eat.
Again, go for the local filling
rice and lentil-based dishes
for great stuff for cheap.
An unusual local beer is
cheaper. Imported bottles are
still pretty reasonable.

1.41 2.35

1.69 2.82

1.88 3.76

2.07 2.82

4. About Food

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Kathmandu, Nepal

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Hotels
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VIENTIANE, LAOS
Only 19.99 $ per day
1.Town
Vientiane deserves its reputation as one
of the most mellow capital cities on earth, but
its also more modern than many people expect
based on older travel guides. There are now
some chain restaurants and newer shopping
centers, plus a large waterslide park opened in
2008.
The city is yet another great bargain for
travelers to Southeast Asia, with nearly
everything cheaper than Bangkok, and more
along the lines of Hanoi. Being a smaller city,
there arent loads of hotels in Vientiane, but
fortunately most of them are quite cheap and
friendly. The main attractions in the city cost
little or nothing, so it should be quite easy to
keep your budget intact once youve found a place to sleep.
Eating on a tight budget in Vientiane is quite easy, as youd have to go out of your way to find a
restaurant that even approaches North American or European prices. Local dishes based on rice and
noodles are cheapest, but sandwiches, pasta dishes, and even pizza can be found at good prices. The
local lager called Beerlao is served everywhere at very low prices, while the Lao-lao rice whisky is even
cheaper.

2. On what can be spent 19.99 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

43,200/night
20,000
62,400
30,000
6,000

FACTS
Population

210,000

Metro Area

1,000,000

Time Zone

UTC+7

Currency

Lao Kip

Airports

Wattay
International
Airport (VTE)

3. About Attraction

Location
Lao National Museum

Patuxal (Victory Gate)

Wat Si Saket/Sisaket
Museum

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.640l
bottle)

Lao-lao rice
whisky (.7l
bottle)

Description
The country's largest and
most comprehensive
museum is a top draw
here.
Climb the various
staircases through many
gift shops to reach the
best views in Vientiane.
The oldest temple in
Vientiane is known for the
hundreds of small Buddha
statues in the outer
buildings.

If your hotel doesn't


include breakfast you'll
have many cafes and
restaurants serving cheap
meals nearby.
In addition to local rice
and noodle dishes you'll
find great baguette
sandwiches at many
places.
Outdoor meals by the
Mekong are in the budget
range, but so are most
other restaurants in the
tourist zone.
Most restaurants and
shops charge a similar
price for the giant bottle
of Beerlao lager. Other
brands cost more.
This clear spirit is
surprisingly
good
considering
it's
the
world's cheapest booze.

1.48 3.71

1.85
3.71

3.09
6.18

1.24
1.48

0.74
1.11

Type

Price (USD)

adults

1.24

adults

0.37

adults

0.62

4. About Food

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Vientiane, Laos

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LUANG PRABANG, LAOS


Only 22.78 $ per day
1.Town
Luang Prabang deserves its reputation
as one of Southeast Asias most charming
cities. The mixed colonial architecture plus the
many picturesque temples add to an ambiance
that is unusually romantic and pleasantly laid
back. Theres a good reason why its now Laos
most popular tourist city.
By Southeast Asia standards some
aspects of Luang Prabang are quite expensive,
but by any other standards its still cheap and a
great bargain. There are even a handful of very
cheap hotels suited for a backpacker budget,
but dont expect much quality at the bottom
end. Plenty of lovely guesthouses are all over
town, at a range of prices, plus a few luxurious larger hotels.
This city has far more fancy and expensive restaurants than Vientiane or anywhere else in the
country, but there are plenty of cheaper places as well. Drinks are also quite cheap in most places,
especially for those who like fresh fruit juice or Beerlao. Tours and attractions can add up a bit if you arent
careful, at least by area standards, particularly with tuk-tuks and boat drivers insisting on much higher
prices than elsewhere in the region.

2. On what can be spent 22.78 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

43,200/night
20,000
66,000
30,000
25,000

FACTS
Population

100,000

Metro area

100,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Lao Kip

Airports

Luang Prabang
International
Airport (LPQ)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type

Phou Si hill

Royal Palace
Museum

Kuang Si Falls

Pak Ou Caves

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.64l bottle)

Baguette
sandwich

Fresh fruit juice

Crepe

Climb this steep


hill in the center of
town for excellent
views.
This ornate
complex is across
from Phou Si hill,
housing local
treasures from the
ages.
Hire a tuk-tuk or
minibus for a ride
to this refreshing
and pleasant area.
This price is only
for admission.
A 2-hour boat ride
will cost more than
the admission to
this disappointing
and small cave
group.

Price
(USD)

adults

2.47

adults

3.71

adults

2.47

adults

0.37

If your hotel doesn't include


breakfast you'll have no
problem finding cafes in the
tourist area.
Large baguette sandwiches
plus local Lao dishes are great
bargains here.
Restaurants along the western
part of the strip will cost less
than the posh places down the
peninsula.
Aside from a few bars and
fancy restaurants, a large
bottle of Beerlao is cheap
everywhere.
Large and delicious stuffed
baguettes are a worthwhile
highlight for budget travelers,
especially for take-away.
Many vendors and restaurants
make a variety of fresh juices
on the spot.
On the main tourist street
you'll find French-style filled
crepes made freshly and
stuffed with sweet or savory
toppings.

1.85
4.33
2.47
6.18
3.71
7.42

1.24
2.47

1.24
1.85

0.62

1.24

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COLOMBO, SRI LANKA


Only 23.17 $ per day
1.Town
Colombo is Sri Lankas capital and
home to its largest international airport, but that
doesnt mean you should plan on spending any
real time here. There are no checklist
attractions and the city is short on charm as
well so its better to spend most of your Sri
Lanka time elsewhere. With that in mind, the
prices listed here for food and drinks and
transportation are valid for the whole country.
Sri Lanka is quite cheap overall and its
good value even compared to neighboring
countries, but it does lack a real budget traveler
infrastructure. In other words, there are very
few hostels and 1-star hotels anywhere in the country. The good news is that standards for 2-star places
are good so those sharing a room can still get great deals.
Food can be incredibly inexpensive if you eat rice and curry like most locals, or even cheaper if you
stick with the short eats (finger foods) that can be filling and delicious as well as safe. Beer and local
spirits are well priced, though they are hard to find unless you put in some effort.

2. On what can be spent 23.17 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

1,180/night
200
960
720
300

FACTS
Population

750,000

Metro area

5,600,000

Time zone

UTC+5.5

Currency

Sri Lankan
rupee

Airports

Bandaranaike
International
Airport (CMB)

3. About Attraction

Location Description Type


Colombo
Zoological
Gardens

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.7
liter
bottle)

The elephant show


is popular at this
zoo.

Adults

Most hotels include a simple


breakfast of fruit, coffee or tea
plus eggs and toast. If not it will
be available at an extra charge.
Most Sri Lankans eat rice &
curry for breakfast and lunch
every day so it's very cheap in
restaurants.
Sit-down dinners in Sri Lanka
can be very cheap, or quite
expensive at the high-end
hotels. There aren't many
independent restaurants yet.
Lion Beer is quite good and
cheap in most places, but
alcohol is hard to find in some
parts of Sri Lanka.

Price
(USD)
17.03

1.36 3.41

1.36 4.09

2.72 8.17

1.63 2.38

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DELHI, INDIA
Only 23.66 $ per day
1.Town
Delhi is a rather mysterious city, partly
because it completely surrounds the small (and
more famous) district of New Delhi. This is a
huge metropolis that most people find shocking
upon arrival, with conspicuous displays of
poverty and decay through most of the city.
Compared to the rest of India, except for
Mumbai, Delhi is relatively expensive as well.
Its really best to stay for a few days at the most
and spend more time in smaller and more
interesting cities. Hotels and hostels in Delhi
are not particularly cheap, except for perhaps in
the backpacker ghetto of Paharganj.
Good news is that most of the citys attractions are free or cheap, and that you can (and probably
should) hire a private car with a driver for a very affordable sum.
Food can be quite cheap if you are happy to try the stuff sold at street stalls all over town, but aircon tourist restaurants will definitely eat into your budget. Alcohol is tough to get in most of the city, though
people at your hotel can always arrange to deliver it for a small fee.

2. On what can be spent 23.66 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

600/night
30
456
240
250

FACTS
Population

12,600,000

Metro area

19,000,000

Time zone

UTC+5:30

Currency

Indian rupee

Airports

Indira Gandhi
International
Airport (DEL)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Red Fort
Humayuns Tomb

Taj Mahal

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

McDonalds
Chicken Maharaja
Mac

This photogenic Mughal fort


is probably the most popular
attraction in Delhi.
This tomb in the south of the
city is what the Taj Mahal
was modeled upon.
The Taj Mahal is in Agra,
which is 200km from Delhi,
but it's a very popular day
trip, partly since Agra itself
is not very nice.

Filling meals from


street stalls and casual
restaurants are cheap.
Western food will cost
much more.
You can eat in any
budget in Delhi. Those
trying the local fare can
find great bargains, but
proper restaurants can
be pricey.
If you save your sitdown meal for evening
you can still find budget
meals, but spending a
fortune is just as easy.
Finding alcohol is
challenging in Delhi.
Your hotel can bring
you beer at a decent
price.
With beef on the
sidewalks instead of
the restaurants in India,
this deluxe burger is
their Big Mac
equivalent.

1.20 2.25

1.50 3.75

3.00 5.99

1.20 2.25

1.42

Type

Price (USD)

adults

3.75

adults

3.75

adults

11.24

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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA


Only 23.75 $ per day
1.Town
Phnom Penh is yet another great travel
bargain in Southeast Asia. Cambodia has its
own currency the Riel but all ATMs
dispense US dollars and nearly everything is
priced in USDs, so you are only likely to deal
with riels as small change in place of coins.
Generally this city is more expensive than
Vietnam, and similar to Thailand, but for most
Westerners everything will seem cheap
anyway.
Hotels in Phnom Penh can be incredibly
cheap, though spending just a bit more money
will get you a nicer place that is likely to be
worthwhile. High end hotels arent much
cheaper than they are elsewhere, but mid range places can have great quality and be good bargains.
At most restaurants youll see an emphasis on Western food, which is often quite good compared to
elsewhere in SE Asia, but local dishes are also on most menus and are usually even better bargains. Draft
beer, specifically Angkok Beer, is cheap and cold all over, and often on a happy hour pricing scheme.
Bottled beer and hard alcohol arent quite as cheap. Unless you want to hit the firing range near the Killing
Fields, all the attractions in Phnom Penh are quite cheap as well, and many are free.

2. On what can be spent 23.75 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

$4.50
2
9.00
2.25
6.00

FACTS
Population

1,200,000

Metro area

2,000,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

US dollar

Airports

Phnom Penh
International
Airport (PNH)

3. About Attraction
Location

Description

Type

Price
(USD)

Royal Palace/Silver
Pagoda

The main palace for the


country is ornate and better
appreciated with a guide.

adults

6.50

adults

6.00

adults

5.00

adults

1.00

AK-47(30
rnds)
M-16 (20
rnds)

40.00

Basic

9.00

Killing Fields of
Choeung ek

National Museum
of Cambodia
Wat Phnom

Thunder Ranch
Shooting Range
Massage (1 hour)

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Draft beer (glass)

Happy pizza

This memorial site is about


20km outside of town and
considered a must-visit. A
tuktuk or motorbike taxi
will be $5 to $10 RT.
Large and comprehensive
museum featuring all things
Khmer.
Sitting on the small hill that
gives the city its name, this
is the most impressive
temple in town.
Shoot an AK-47 or M-16 at
this range near the Killing
Fields. Grenades and rocket
launchers also available.
Phnom Penh has a major
massage industry, both
legitimate and "adult style"
at a higher price.

Some hotels include


breakfast with the room. If
not there are many
restaurants serving eggs and
pancakes plus local options.
Most restaurants serve
Western dishes as well as
Cambodian fare, and are
open all day and into the
night.
Restaurants along the river
are comfortable, but a bit
more expensive than those
inland.
Angkor Beer is cheap on tap
and served almost
everywhere. Bottled beers
are more expensive, often
double.
Several restaurants along the
river and others near the lake
serve normal pizzas with
cannabis as a topping for the
regular price.

40.00

1.50
3.00

2.50
4.50

3.50
7.00

0.70
1.50

3.00
8.00

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YANGON, BURMA
(MYANMAR)
Only 24.37 $ per day
1.Town
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is
the former capital and by far the largest city in
Burma/Myanmar. Since the semi-official tourism
boycott was lifted in 2012 after the country
started with democratic reforms, things have
been changing rapidly. As of now the tourism
infrastructure is weak compared to its
Southeast Asian neighbors, but thats part of
the charm to some of the travelers whove
already made a visit. Our friends at Travelfish
have the best Burma travel guide to go along
with their other expert SE Asia content. Things
for tourists are generally cheap, even with
prices rising almost on a monthly basis. Food
and drinks are some of the cheapest available in the region as long as you eat street food like nearly all the
locals. Inevitably, more tourist-oriented restaurants will appear and prices in those are always much more
than the outdoor cuisine.
The tricky part at this point is the hotel scene, as it barely existed only a few years ago. There are
very few cheap hotels in Yangon, and those in the lower price ranges tend to be poor quality. Youll likely
have to pay much more than youd expect for a Western standard room here. As of now there are no
proper hostels in Yangon, although some cheap hotels do have a few dorm beds. You should also be
prepared for foreigner prices at attractions and elsewhere that are much higher than locals pay. This is
fairly common in this region and the bottom-line price is still low by international standards, but it really
bothers some people anyway. Change money at the airport for the best rates, and stock up on pristine US
banknotes before you go if you can.

2. On what can be spent 24.37 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

14,470/night
1,000
7,800
2,100
6,500

FACTS
Population

6,000,000

Metro area

6,000,000

Time zone

UTC+6.5

Currency

Burmese kyat

Airports

Yangon
International
Airport (RGN)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Shwedagon Pagoda

National Museum

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

.7 liter bottle of
Chinese beer

.7 liter bottle of
Myanmar beer

This impressive pagoda is the


most important religious site
in the country, and at the top
of your list.
This museum gets mixed
reviews, but it's the best one
for those interested in the
country.

Cheap noodle and


soup dishes are
easy to find at
street stalls.
Local restaurants
cost more, but
many great options
are available from
street vendors.
Assuming a sitdown dinner, you
can still eat cheaply
if you stick to the
Burmese specialties
rather than tourist
joints.
Many Chinese
brands are the
cheapest suds you
can find.
The local lager is
more expensive
unless you buy it on
tap "by the cup"

Type

Price (USD)

adults

6.32

adults

3.95

0.79 1.42

4. About Food
1.58 2.76

2.76 4.74

0.55 0.71

1.11 2.37

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Only 24.67 $ per day
1.Town
Manila is a huge city with a limitless
number of things going on, and its becoming
more popular among cultural travelers and
those exploring Southeast Asia. Its relatively
cheap compared to most of Asia in general,
though its generally more expensive than
mainland countries like Vietnam and Cambodia.
Hotels in Manila run the gamut from very
cheap to very expensive, with standards at the
low end being more basic than many people
might be prepared for. Its quite possible to get
a certain measure of luxury at one of the many mid-priced hotels however.
Most of the attractions are free or cheap, and the transportation tends to be a bargain as well. Food
prices are quite low by international standards, though most dont find the cuisine itself to be too special.

2. On what can be spent 24.67 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

400/night
60
372
180
150

FACTS
Population

6,100,000

Metro area

14,400,000

Time zone

UTC-3

Currency

Brazilian real

Airports

Rio de JaneiroGaleao
International
Airport (GIG)

3. About Attraction

Location
National Museum of the
Philippines
Ayaia Museum

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.33l
bottle)

Description

Type

Price (USD)

This large museum houses


displays on the history and
contemporary culture of the
country.
A large and impressive art
and history museum with
frequent special exhibitions.

Adults
students

3.11
1.04

senior

2.48

Adults
students
child

7.25
5.18
5.18

Street stalls and fast


food are your probably
budget options if your
room doesn't include
breakfast.
You can eat on any
budget here as long as
you stick with local
favorites and casual
dining.
Even sit-down
restaurants, including
some all-you-can-eat
places tend to be
reasonable if you eat
local fare.
Cheap and cold San
Miguel beer is served all
over, with imports
costing quite a bit more.

1.45 2.69

1.86 4.14

3.11 7.25

0.83 2.07

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HOI AN, VIETNAM


Only 24.82 $ per day
1.Town
As delightful and worthwhile as it is, Hoi
An is still quite cheap, even by Vietnamese
standards. Hotel standards are quite high for
the star levels youll see, with even 1-star hotels
usually having air-con, cable TV, fridge, and
sometimes even in-room Wi-Fi included. If you
are up for a bit of a splurge then you can find a
place with manicured grounds and/or a
swimming pool.
Food and drinks are highlights of a visit
to Hoi An, and quality tends to be high in the
many restaurants with English-language menus
that cater to tourists. You could save a bit of
money eating along with locals in the places with plastic furniture, but at these prices most tourists are
happy to go to places where they are more relaxed and comfortable.
Beer in particular is very cheap, with the local La Rue lager usually the cheapest option, but the
other major lagers as well as the Asian-brewed Heineken are here too. Wine isnt quite as much of a
bargain by comparison, but mixed drinks start at reasonable prices for those who dont like beer. The
Vietnamese vodka is also easy to find by the bottle at shockingly low prices.
Tours of My Son and other nearby sites are available everywhere, including your hotel front desk
and many travel agencies throughout the city center. Prices tend to be standard at each place, but
bargaining cant hurt.

2. On what can be spent 24.82 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

171,500/night
60,000
162,000
45,000
120,000

FACTS
Population

25,000

Metro area

120,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Vietnam Dong

Airports

Da Nang
International
Airport (DAD)

Location

Hoi An Ancient
City

Bus trip to My
Son temples

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner
Bia hoi
(fresh local
beer)

Bottled beer
(.5L)

Cau Lao

Cocktails

Banh mi
sandwich

Fresh fruit
shake

Soft drink

Description
The UNESCO heritage
site of the city center
charges for a ticket that
allows visitors to see a
mix of local sights plus
the town itself.
The My Son temples
nearby are a popular
stop for a half-day tour.
Prices vary depending
on bargaining and where
you book plus other
factors.

Type

Price
(USD)

adults

4.31

High-end

4.05

Low-end

2.43

Many hotels include breakfast, but if


yours doesn't you won't have to go far
to find omelets, pancakes, or filling
bowls of noodles.
Food is one of the attractions in Hoi An,
and prices for great meals are low even
by Vietnamese standards.
Most tourist restaurants serve both
local favorites and Western dishes, and
are open all day and well into the
evening.
In Hoi An the local fresh beer is often
used as a hook to get tourists into a
restaurant, rather than at a stand-alone
roadside bar like in Hanoi.
La Rue is the local lager and it's quite
good and easy to find. Other area beers
are also available everywhere, including
right on the street.
The signature local dish of pork, leafy
vegetables, and thick noodles is cheap
and filling.
Nearly every restaurant also serves
mixed drinks with most popular choices
and mixers available.
These French-inspired meat and salad
sandwiches are cheap and wonderful,
and the best anywhere is here in Hoi An.
Fresh tropical fruit is always in season
and you can get juice or a shake
(sometimes with yogurt) at any
restaurant.
Streetside vendors and every restaurant
all have a selection of cold soft drinks.

3. About Attraction

0.90
1.80
1.44
2.87
2.51
4.31

0.11
0.18

0.43
0.90
0.54
0.90
1.08
2.87
0.36
0.54
0.36
0.72
0.36
0.54

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MUMBAI, INDIA
Only 24.86 $ per day
1.Town
Mumbai feels completely insane when you
first arrive, and that feeling may never go away.
From a traveler standpoint its definitely a city of
contrasts. With over 20 million people in the area
its surprising that the tourist infrastructure still
isnt well built out yet. This is a major business
travel hub, and with space at such a premium in
the city center it means that budget hotels are
hard to find, and also far more expensive than
youd
expect.
The
pleasant
southern
neighborhood of Colaba is where youll find most
non-business hotels, and most of the cheaper
hotels even in that neighborhood feel like they are
falling apart.
If you are coming to India then you should definitely spend a day or two or three in Mumbai, but
probably not any more than that. With the exception of Delhi, which suffers from a similar situation, you can
find hotels starting well under US$10 that are nice, and rooms in houses as low as US$1. Plus the real
magic of India can not be found in its crowded mega-cities.
Good news about Mumbai is, except for hotels, most things here are quite cheap. Meals on the
street can be found for practically pennies, and good local restaurants start just a bit more than that. Many
of the most interesting things to see in the city are free as well so really once you find a hotel you can afford
then everything else is very affordable.

2. On what can be spent 24.86 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

650/night
60
456
240
250

FACTS
Population

13,800,000

Metro area

22,000,000

Time zone

UTC+5:30

Currency

Indian rupee

Airports

Chhatrapati
Shivaji
International
Airport (BOM)

3. About Attraction

Location
Slum tour of Mumbai

Elephants Island

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (pint)

McDonalds
McVeggie
Burger
McDonalds
Chicken
Maharaja Mac

Description
Inspired by Slumdog
Millionaire, visitors can take
an all-day bus tour of slums
and the Red Light District.
The caves and the 1-hour
cruise to get there are
popular with locals and
tourists alike.

Many hotels come


included with a simple
breakfast. If not, street
stalls offer good local
dishes for cheap.
Depending on where
you are it may be hard
to find budget options,
but street stalls and
casual restaurants are
available in most
tourist areas.
Many expensive
restaurants can be
found, but cheaper
places and many food
stalls on Chowpatty
Beach offer great
budget options.
Unlike most of India,
there are trendy bars in
Mumbai, and prices
vary greatly. Your hotel
can fetch you some
cheap beers as well.
McDonald's in India has
some interesting and
exotic items for cheap.
No beef, of course, so
this deluxe chicken
burger is the closest
you'll get.

0.96 1.80

1.44 3.00

2.16 4.80

0.96 2.64

0.84

1.14

Type

Price (GBP)

adults

54.03

Adults
children

1.68
1.08

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BANGKOK, THAILAND
Only 24.89 $ per day
1.Town
Bangkok is
truly one of the worlds
great cities, and also a
bargain for travelers in
almost every way. Its
busy airport usually has
good deals on incoming
flights, and once you are
here nearly everything is
cheap by international
standards.
Hotels in Bangkok
can be found for next to
nothing, but be warned
that the absolute bottom
end gets you a low
standard that isnt found
many other places. Spending a bit more can get you something fairly nice, and things get better and better
the more you are able to spend. The transportation and attractions cost very little as well, so once you are
situated you can keep yourself entertained for days on a very low budget. And of course food is not only
excellent in Bangkok, but its famously cheap as well. Freshly prepared dishes from street stalls can be
found all day and well into the night, with meals costing around US$1 and up, and restaurants in the city
dont charge much more for a comfortable seat and good service. Compared to elsewhere in Southeast
Asia, getting drunk here can be expensive, with wine and spirits being particularly steep. Budget-minded
party people can save money by buying the first couple of rounds from one of the thousands of mini
markets and starting in the hotel or hostel. Those staying more than a couple days should seriously think
about some of these great and cheap day trips from Bangkok.

2. On what can be spent 24.89 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

250/night
40
180
180
250

FACTS
Population

9,100,000

Metro area

12,000,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Thai baht

Airports

Suvarnabhumi
Airport (BKK)

Location
Grand Palace

Wat Pho

Wat Arun

Jim Thompson
House

National
Museum

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner
Pint of beer
McDonalds
Big Mac
Pizza
Can of cold
beer
Cup of coffee

Description
The top attraction in
Bangkok is located in the
larger Dusit Palace Park
complex. Admission fee
includes entrance to
Vimanmek Mansion on
another day.
This huge temple complex
contains the famous
Reclining Buddha, among
other things.
Another famous and
striking temple that most
people visit.
This complex was put
together by an American
after WWII and houses a
great collection of silk and
art items. Price includes a
tour.
This refurbished museum
houses great collections of
historical Thai arts and craft
items.

Type

Price
(USD)

adults

14.34

adults

2.87

adults

1.43

adults

4.30

students

2.87

adults

1.15

Many hotels include breakfast in their


rates. Street stalls are easy to find
everywhere, but sit-down restaurants
charge a lot more.
Street stalls are easy to find everywhere
and serve tasty and (usually) safe meals
at all hours. Food courts in shopping
areas are also a good budget bet.
Again, the range here is wide because
traditional restaurants aren't nearly as
cheap as other street-side options.
Happy hours are common, but
otherwise beer is not the bargain it is
elsewhere in SE Asia.
So-called meal deals don't add too much
to the price, but McDonald's here isn't
really a great bargain otherwise.
American-style big pizzas are available,
though not cheap, and small Europeanstyle pizzas are easy to find.
There are 7-Elevens on every block, and
cold local beers are a relative bargain.
Coffee in Thailand is usually made from
instant powder and it's relatively
expensive.

0.86
3.44

1.15
5.74
2.29
7.17
1.72
4.30
2.29
3.44
10.04
0.72
1.15
0.86
1.72

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JAKARTA, INDONESIA
Only 25.13 $ per day
1.Town
Jakarta has an unusual reputation
compared to most big cities in Southeast Asia.
Many people recommend skipping it altogether,
but its the main hub for reaching almost
anywhere else in Indonesia (except Bali) so
many people stop here anyway. Jakarta is
enormous, crowded, sprawling, and always hot
and humid. On a positive note, it has excellent
shopping and nightlife, and things tend to be
pretty cheap.
There arent many hostels so its fortunate that hotel prices tend to be quite low for what you get. In
fact, Jakarta isnt a bad place for a little splurge, since backpackers in pairs can often score a great deal at
a 3-star hotel for only a bit more than a hostel dorm.
As long as you like Indonesian food (as so many do) then you can eat very affordably in Jakarta.
There are also plenty of fast food chains and international options, but the best deals are always on the
local stuff. Beer is quite cheap as well, as long you enjoy the ubiquitous Bintang lager.

2. On what can be spent 25.13 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

124,600/night
7,000
120,000
90,000
10,000

FACTS
Population

10,000,000

Metro area

28,000,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Indonesian
Rupiah

Airports

SoekarnoHatta
International
Airport (CGK)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Type

Price (USD)

Monas (National Monument)

This patriotic museum gets


mixed reviews, but the views
from the tower above are
the best available.

Museum
Elevator to top

0.19
0.58

Foreigners
Indonesians

0.77
0.39

Museum Nasional

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner

Large bottle
of Bintang
Beer

This museum is filled with all


the country's history and
archeological treasures.

If you follow the locals


and eat what they eat,
you can eat for very little
here.
All the fast food chains
and pizza options are
here and they cost a bit
more than the local
specialties.
Again, if you eat
Indonesian food then
even the sit-down
restaurants are cheap by
most standards.
The local lager is pretty
good and can be found
everywhere. Prices in
nightclubs will be higher.

4. About Food
1.54 2.70

2.31 4.62

3.85 6.16

2.31 3.85

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SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA


Only 27.50 $ per day
1.Town
Siem
Reap exists as the
gateway to
nearby
Angkor Wat, so you
might expect it to be a
terrible place that one
must tolerate in order to
visit
the
amazing
temples, but its actually
a lovely little town that
is a good place to just
hang around for a while
if you have some time.
Hotels in Siem Reap
range from very cheap
to world-class resorts,
and quality at the low
end is generally pretty
good. Youll even find
the cheapest hostel beds in the world in Siem Reap. Its true that visiting the temples is perhaps the
highest priced tourist attraction in the whole region, but once you are inside you see why it costs what it
does, and youll realize its well worth it. Budget minded travelers might prefer a one-day ticket that also
allows for a sunset visit the day before as a great way to see more of the place without rushing too much.
Food and drinks tend to be quite cheap and quality is fairly high, with an amazing assortment of
places on Pub Street and the small alley nearby. Draft beer in particular is a great bargain, with happy hour
deals at most places, but you can get wine, spirits, and exotic cocktails at decent prices as well.

2. On what can be spent 27.50 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

3.00/night
2.00
9.00
1.50
12.00

FACTS
Population

140,000

Metro area

140,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

US dollar

Airports

Siem Reap
International
Airport (REP)

3. About Attraction
Location

Angkor Wat
(one day)

Angkor Wat (3
days)

Angkor National
Museum

Landmine
Museum

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner
Draft beer
(glass)

Happy
pizza

Description
A one-day pass to this
amazing complex
includes entry starting at
5pm the day before, so
that sunset visit is highly
recommended.
This ticket allows for 3
days in a week, which
don't have to be in a
row. The complex is
huge so this is a good
deal if you are into ruins.
A popular nearby
museum helps explain
what you see at the
temples. Discounts
sometimes available
from booking online.
A small museum
describing SE Asia's
landmine problem is a
bit out of the city.

Type

Price
(USD)

adults

20.00

adults

40.00

adults

12.00

adults

5.00

Some hotels include breakfast,


but if not there are many cheap
choices near budget hotels and in
the city center.
Khmer food is served alongside
Western dishes at scores of
restaurants, especially along Pub
Street and nearby.
Local dishes tend to be lighter and
cheaper than burgers and pizza
and whatnot.
Angkor Beer is served pretty
much everywhere, with happy
hour pricing almost always in
effect.
Several "happy pizza" places in
the city will add cannabis to any
pizza they make for no extra fee.

1.50 3.00

2.50 4.00

3.50 6.00

0.50 1.00

4.00 10.00

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PHUKET, THAILAND
Only 27.82 $ per day
1.Town
Phuket is an island in the south of
Thailand, comprising a number of beach and
resort areas. Its now almost as popular as
Bangkok for foreign visitors, after rebounding
fully after the 2004 tsunami devastation along
some beaches.
Taken as a whole, Phuket is also the
most expensive part of Thailand for visitors.
There are definitely some affordable options,
especially for those who are willing to stay a bit
inland, but the deluxe resorts in Phuket are
definitely expensive compared to anywhere
else in Southeast Asia. The high season is from
December through March, and there are so
many resorts that competition keeps prices reasonable, but the rest of the year Phuket has the cheapest 5star resorts in the world.
Once you have a room its possible to enjoy yourself and not spend much more, as budget food and
drink options are available not far from most hotels, but if you want to snorkel or scuba dive or sail, its
going to cost you. If you are on a backpacker budget then youll find the cheapest options in Phuket Town
rather than along the beaches, but it also means riding buses back and forth each day, which takes some
of the fun out of visiting a resort island.

2. On what can be spent 27.82 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

253/night
60
336
210
200

FACTS
Population

320,000

Metro area

320,000

Time zone

UTC+7

Currency

Thai baht

Airports

Phuket
International
Airport (HKT)

3. About Attraction

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.33l
bottle)

Food at resorts will


usually cost much more
than options across the
road.
Depending on which part
of Phuket you are based
in, prices can vary greatly.
Some sit-down
restaurants near the
resorts can be great
bargains, but not all of
them.
As with other things, it all
depends on which area
you are in. Phuket Town
is cheapest.

Location
Phuket Aquarium
Butterfly Garden & Insect
World

Snorkeling tour (all-day)

1.41 - 4.23

4. About Food
2.26 5.64

4.23 8.47

1.69 2.82

Description

Type

Price (USD)

This family-friendly
attraction is on the southern
coast of the island.
See thousands of butterflies
and a lot more at this unique
attraction near the center of
Phuket island.
Choose from a wide variety
of tours and operators,
combining various nearby
islands.

Adults
children

2.82
1.41

Adults
Ages 4-10

8.47
4.23

premium
budget

110.05
25.40

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KUTA, BALI, INDONESIA


Only 27.88 $ per day
1.Town
Bali continues to
be a fantastic travel
bargain, at least for
those who dont insist
on staying in fancy
international
chain
hotels, and Kuta is the
best place to find great
deals. The city is
famous for being the
surfing and nightlife
capital of the island,
and this brings in
backpackers
and
budget travelers in from
around the world.
Hotels start at
amazingly low prices, though the bottom end means no air conditioning, cheap furniture, and a badly
needed paint job. Still, if you are a minimalist then you will find loads of options here. Once you are looking
for A/C instead of just a fan then the price starts going up, but you can still find great bargains as long as
you arent coming during the December holidays. Sitting around on the beach (while vendors constantly
stream by) is the top attraction here and of course thats free. You can rent a surfboard for a low price and
even get proper lessons for less that youd pay in most other surf spots. Food and drinks are also very
cheap by most standards, though not as cheap as in mainland Southeast Asia. Simple and delicious meals
start around US$1 each, and for not much more than that you can get something really filling and
sometimes even fancy. Beer is the cheapest drinking option, and its the most popular, but mixed drinks are
found cheaply on specials at the popular bars as well.

2. On what can be spent 27.88 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

75,000/night
16,000
144,000
105,000
50,000

FACTS
Population

50,000

Metro area

200,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Indonesian
rupiah

Airports

Denpasar
International
Airport (DPS)

3. About Attraction

Location
Surfing lesson (3 hour)

Surfboard rental

Waterbom Park

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (.33l
bottle)

Description
Surfing is one of the most
popular things to do here,
and there is no shortage of
places who'll teach you.
Rent for half a day at these
prices, or longer at a
discount.
This huge and new water
park has slides and tubing
and other wet activities.

If your hotel or
guesthouse doesn't
include breakfast, you
can find cheap eats
nearby.
Combinations of rice or
noodles and chicken are
classic and filling.
Kuta and its area is filled
with Western
restaurants with good
prices. Local joints are a
bit cheaper.
Bintang is the ubiquitous
local lager, served in icecold large and small
bottles. Nightclubs will
charge more.

Type

Price (USD)

High-end
Low-end

52.26
21.24

High-end
Low-end

6.57
2.32

Adults
2-12

37.84
25.10

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1.93 3.86

2.70 4.63

4.63 7.72

1.93 3.48

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XIAN, CHINA
Only 29.57 $ per day
1.Town
Xian is best
known
for
the
Terracotta
Warriors
about 20 kilometers
away, and its also an
extremely
common
third city included on
China package tours of
Beijing and Shanghai.
But there is quite a bit
more to see, and the
atmosphere is quite
different from the two
huge
cities
that
dominate
China
tourism.
Among the nicer
things about a visit to
Xian is that prices are generally lower here than in Beijing or Shanghai. Quality chain hotels are available
at shockingly low prices, so those package deals arent quite as amazing as they seem.
With a large tourism scene, there are plenty of restaurants with English-language menus around
town, but of course visitors will tend to get better value at places without them. Drinks here are cheap as
well, so this is a good stop for those who like to have a cocktail or three at night.

2. On what can be spent 29.57 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

30/night
2.00
56.40
30.00
75.00

FACTS
Population

6,500,000

Metro area

8,500,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

China Yuan

Airports

Xian Xianyang
International
Airport (XIY)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type

City Wall of
Xian

Forest of
Steles
Grand
Mosque
Army of
Terracotta
Warriors and
Horses

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner
Beer
(bottle)

Walk along the city


wall or rent a bike
for a half a day. The
hike takes about 4 to
5 hours.
Here you'll find a
collection of 2,300
stone tablets. This is
the oldest collection
of it's kind in China.
Seating for over
1,000 worshipers, it
is famed as the first
mosque to ever be
built in China.
This is what you've
come to see, so be
thankful they don't
charge even more.

Price
(USD)

Student
adult

4.03
8.06

All ages

14.93

adult

3.73

Adult
student

22.39
11.19

Hotel food can be a bit on


the pricey side while local
eateries and cafes tend to
have bigger portions and a
great price.
Dumplings are a great lunch
item that also serve as a
great midnight snack.
Small restaurants tend to
serve locals more then
visitors and are a great place
to go for a reasonably priced
dish.
The local lager is much
cheaper than imports.

1.49 3.58

1.79 4.48

3.73 8.96

0.90 2.99

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BEIJING, CHINA
Only 29.97 $ per day
1.Town
Beijing is one of the more expensive
cities in China, but its still a great bargain for
most Western tourists. Hotels are generally of
high quality, and the prices can be very
appealing, especially for those on package
tours.
The attractions in the city are also very
reasonably priced, though scammers and
hucksters are common, so its wise to do some
research and keep your wits about you.
Transportation is also very cheap, with the
buses and subways being especially good
bargains.
Food and drinks are also extremely cheap by most Western standards, though youll have to pay a
fair bit more for menus with English translations in tourist neighborhoods. Street food is one of the citys
great adventures, and prices are quite low.

2. On what can be spent 29.97 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

45/night
10.00
60.00
36.00
45.00

FACTS
Population

22,000,000

Metro area

22,000,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Chinese Yuan

Airports

Beijing Capital
International
Airport (PEK)

3. About Attraction

Location
Great Wall (Badaling or
Juyongguan)

Forbidden City

Description
These two sections of the Wall
are closest to Beijing, and are
often part of bus tours. Prices
are a bit lower in the colder
months.
This huge complex is the other
must-see attraction in Beijing.

Type

Price (GBP)

adults

53.13

adults

8.96

Tiananmen Gate

Budget breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer (.33l can)

Cocktails (glass)

Beer (bottle,
retail)
McDonalds Big
Mac

Chinese-style breakfasts,
including noodles, can
be very cheap. Western
breakfasts will cost
much more.
Going to the places
where the locals eat will
get you great bargains
and authentic meals.
As always, bargains are
available, but fancier
places will charge a lot
more.
Avoid hotel bars and
nightclubs for the best
prices.
Mixed drinks are
available all over at a
wide range of prices.
Local Chinese beers can
be cheap if you buy
them to drink
elsewhere.
Big Macs are a decent
bargain in Beijing.

1.49 4.48

2.24 5.22

3.73 7.46

1.79 3.73

4.48 7.46

0.60 0.90

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN
Only 30.03 $ per day
1.Town
Taipei is an enormous city with things in
nearly every price range, but for most tourists it
might appear to be on the expensive side, at
least compared to mainland China, though
certainly cheaper than Japan. Its also quite a
bit more expensive than the rest of Taiwan, so
those touring the island can find reasonable
bargains at their other stops.
Hotels and hostels in Taipei are of
reasonable value, and standards tend to be
fairly high, even at most of the places near the
lower end of the spectrum. Food and drinks
also come in a wide spectrum on the price
scale, with famous street food and casual eats
at amazingly low prices considering the quality.
However, finding restaurants with English language menus in the lower price ranges is extremely
challenging.
The main attractions are reasonably priced compared to similar offerings elsewhere, so its possible
to get by on very little once you arrive if your budget is tight. Using public transportation also cuts way down
on costs, so even backpackers can manage Taipei if they can find a good hostel or cheap hotel.

2. On what can be spent 30.03 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

400/night
40
204
150
200

FACTS
Population

2,600,000

Metro area

7,000,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Taiwan New
dollar

Airports

Taiwan
Taoyuan
International
Airport (TPE)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type

Taipei 101
observation
deck

Take a fast elevator


up this giant tower
in the central city.

National
Palace
Museum

This must-see
museum houses
more important
Chinese art than
anywhere else in the
world.

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

Beer (.5L)
McDonalds
Big Mac

Price
(USD)

Adults
Under
12

15.91
14.32

adults

7.96

If your room doesn't include


breakfast then you'll have
many budget options,
including street food.
There are many fast food and
casual options, plus great and
cheap street food.
Sit-down restaurants can be
pricey, but Taipei is filled with
casual options at low prices.
The local lager (Taiwan Beer)
can be cheap in some places,
but not everywhere. Imports
will cost more.
Taipei is one of the cheaper
Big Mac cities in Asia.

1.27
4.77

1.59
4.77
2.55
7.96
1.59
4.77
2.71

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SHANGHAI, CHINA
Only 34.10 $ per day
1.Town
Shanghai is certainly one of the most
fascinating cities in the world at this point, with
an explosion in modern buildings that have
made its once humble skyline into one of the
planets finest. This fast expansion has brought
the tourists, as well as millions of new
residents.
Compared to most of the rest of China,
Shanghai is quite expensive. Still, travelers on a
budget can find decent hotels at prices well
below those in Europe, and on a similar level
with much of the rest of larger Asian cities.
There are plenty of attractions that are
free or cheap so once you have a room you can get by on a limited budget. Food and drink prices vary
wildly, with street food and simple restaurants mostly patronized by local workers being quite cheap, while
tourist-oriented restaurants can be pricey.

2. On what can be spent 34.10 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

45/night
6
72
60
40

FACTS
Population

19,000,000

Metro area

19,000,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Chinese Yuan

Airports

Shanghai
Pudong
International
Airport (PVG)

3. About Attraction

Location

Description

Yuyuan Gardens

These classic Chinese


gardens are popular with
visitors.
This is for a 48-hour pass on
a hop-on, hop-off bus tour
going past all the main
sights.

Sightseeing bus tour

Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)

Cocktails
(glass)
McDonalds
Big Mac
Beer (can,
retail)

Small shops where locals


go are great bargains for
breakfast.
There are plenty of
casual restaurants and
street stands, with good
local food at reasonable
prices.
You can eat in nearly any
price range in Shanghai.
Those on a budget are
still in luck.
Posh bars can cost far
more than this, but local
bars can still be cheap.
Again, it all depends on
where you drink.
Big Mac's are cheaper in
China than almost
anywhere else on earth.
Local beer in stores is a
good bargain for those
on a budget who still like
to drink.

1.79 5.22

2.69 5.97

4.48 8.96

2.99 4.48

4.48 7.46
2.09

0.60 0.90

Type

Price (USD)

adults

5.97

adults

46.27

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BORACAY ISLAND,
PHILIPPINES
Only 35.84 $ per day
1.Town
Boracay
(pronounced bora-KYE)
Island
is
the
Philippines
most
popular
beach
destination and once
you are there its still
quite
cheap
by
international standards.
White Beach along the
west coast is home to
about 90% of Boracays
hotels and its a lovely
place although quite
crowded in season.
Compared
to
elsewhere in Asia such as Phuket or Goa or Bali, Boracay Island is more of a mid-range destination for
costs. Demand in season is high so even basic hotels charge US$30 and up, and there is only one hostel
which isnt too cheap anyway. So Boracay is better for a splurge or a solid middle-class beach stay than for
the backpacker set. Boat Station 3 is cheapest while Boat Station 1 is mostly 4-star resorts.
There are fast-food restaurants and many Filipino places where all the locals eat that are quite
cheap, but once you sit down at a restaurant on or near the beach the price goes up. However, competition
is high so you can even get an all-you-can-eat buffet on the beach for a modest cost if you look around. For
drinking there are fruit juice stands everywhere and many cheap bars where San Miguel bottles can be
very cheap on all-day happy hour deals.

FACTS

2. On what can be spent 35.84 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

600/night
100
588
150
250

Population

12,000

Metro area

12,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Phillippine peso

Airports

Catician Airport
(MPH), Kalibo
International Airport
(KLO)

3. About Attraction
Location

1-hour massage
on the beach

2-hour boat trip

Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch

Budget
dinner
Beer
(.33liter
bottle)
Rum and
coke or
gin and
soda

Description

Type

Price
(INR)

There are massage


stations almost the
entire length of White
Beach and most are
quite cheap.

Cheap
Midrange

412.25
687.09

Dozens of tour
companies offer
snorkeling, fishing, and
island hopping trips from
their boats.

Cheap
Midrange

549.67
1030.63

Most restaurants on the beach


charge more than this, but fastfood places and those inland are
cheap.
Those on a budget should stick to
local food at local restaurants, but
some cheap lunch options are
available on the beach.
Sitting down at beach restaurants
can still be cheap if you are
careful. Most buffets are within
this price range.
San Miguel Pale Lager is
everywhere and quite cheap if you
look around.
Cocktails using the local cheap
rum or gin can be very cheap but
of course imports cost much,
much more.

137.42
274.83

206.13
412.25

329.80
549.67
68.71
164.90
68.71
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KUALA LUMPUR,
MALAYSIA
Only 39.50 $ per day
1.Town
Kuala Lumpur doesnt get nearly the
attention that its nearby neighbor of Singapore
does, but in many ways they are quite similar
and KL is noticeably cheaper as well. Its a very
modern city that nicely blends genuine Asian
experiences and culture with a slick facade that
makes visiting quite easy.
Hotels in Kuala Lumpur can be great
bargains, especially near the top end of the
range. You can sometimes find rooms in
legitimate 5-star hotels for what youd pay for a
1-star hotel in London. Lower-end hotels and even hostels offer quite good value in Kuala Lumpur as well.
Standards are generally high in all but the absolute cheapest hotels.
Partly since this isnt a hugely popular tourist destination for Westerners, most of the attractions are
priced more for an Asian budget, so things should seem cheap to most people. Food can be another great
bargain in this city, with a wide variety of cuisines available in all price ranges. If you head to the outdoor
food stalls like the locals you can get some excellent fare at very reasonable prices. Drinks can be relatively
expensive in bars, though in markets prices are rather affordable.

2. On what can be spent 39.50 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

22.40/night
2.40
36.00
36.00
45.00

FACTS
Population

1,800,000

Metro area

7,200,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Malaysian
ringgit

Airports

Kuala Lumpur
International
Airport (KUL)

3. About Attraction

Location
Petronas Towers Skybridge &
Observation Deck

KL Tower observation deck

KL Hop-on Hop-off

Budget
breakfast

Budget lunch

Budget dinner

Beer .5 liter
glass

McDonalds Big
Mac

Description
A tour includes both the 41st
floor Skybridge and the 86th
floor observation deck. First
come first served.
This tower has several
interesting attractions near
the top, in addition to the
observation deck. Some cost
extra.
All-day double-decker bus
tours hit all the main sights
in the city, and are good
value for those with only a
short stay.

If your room doesn't


include breakfast then
great options are easy to
find at local cafes and food
stalls.
Tourist restaurants with
lots of Western options will
be more expensive, but
plenty to choose from in
this range.
Even sit-down meals at
cafes and small restaurants
can be great bargains if you
eat with locals.
Beer prices vary greatly in
Kuala Lumpur depending
on where you are drinking.
Look for happy hour deals
to keep prices reasonable.
This is one of the world's
cheapest Big Mac cities, for
what it's worth.

Type

Price (USD)

Adults
children

19.28
7.23

Adults
children

12.53
7.47

Adults
children

10.84
5.78

4. About Food
1.45 2.89

2.17 4.34

3.61 7.23

2.41 4.82

1.67

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA


Only 42.24 $ per day
1.Town
Seoul is truly a massive city, and it has
things in nearly every price range available. Its
definitely cheaper than Tokyo, but more
expensive than most of the larger cities in
China. Bargains can be found in Seoul hotels
and hostels, and extreme luxury is also
available.
Most of the main attractions are well
within reach of nearly any budget so at least
once you arrive you can see all the major sights
without having to go hungry.
Food and drink can also be found to
meet nearly any budget, with an abundance of
lower-priced options that are generally aimed at
the local workforce. If you go to a place with an English-language menu youll often be paying a higher
price for it, but still there are cheaper options available even for those who dont speak Korean.

2. On what can be spent 42.24 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

12,070/night
2,500
16,200
7,500
12,000

FACTS
Population

10,500,000

Metro area

24,500,000

Time zone

UTC+9

Currency

South Korea
won

Airports

Incheon
International
Airport (ICN)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type Price
(USD)
Gyeongbokgung
Palace

Lotte World

Seoul City Bus


Tour

Budget
breakfast
Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)

Soju (360ml
bottle)

McDonalds
Big Mac

Seoul's royal
palace is a major
attraction. For one
price you can also
visit 3 other nearby
palaces.
A huge indoor
amusement park in
Seoul is popular
with locals and
tourists. Entry
including unlimited
rides is about 60%
more.
This company runs
3 all-day hop-on,
hop-off routes
around the city,
and each one lasts
around 2 hours if
you don't get off.
Doing just one
route is cheaper.

Adults
children

2.70
1.35

Adults
junior

43.24
37.84

child

34.23

adults

10.81

students

9.01

If your hotel doesn't include


breakfast there are plenty of
fast and cheap options.
Look for places where locals go
for good-value and good
quality lunches.
Proper sit-down restaurants
range in price greatly, but
cheaper ones are there if you
look.
Local lagers can be cheap,
especially in pitchers or on
special deals.
This sake-like rice liquor is
cheap and extremely popular
with locals. Even cheaper at
markets.
If you are food-homesick in
Seoul then Big Macs aren't a
bad deal.

2.70 6.31

4.05 9.01

5.41 10.81

2.25 3.60

2.70 4.05

3.15

4. About Food

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HONG KONG, CHINA


Only 50.32 $ per day
1.Town
Hong Kong was
once thought of as a
cheap destination, but
that is not really the
case
anymore.
Compared to most
other large cities in Asia
its fairly expensive,
though
there
are
definitely a fair amount
of cheap options for
those on backpacker
budgets.
Hotels
in
particular can be pricey
in
Hong
Kong,
especially if you want to
stay on the island itself.
Staying in the southern
part of Kowloon will save you some money while keeping you in the center of the action. Hostels in Hong
Kong offer good bargains as well, and private rooms are often quite a bit cheaper than 2-star hotels, but
with similar services. Strangely enough, the hostels in Hong Kong almost all tend to get horrible reviews, so
dont expect much.
Hong Kong is loaded with Michelin-star restaurants and some very pricey options, but its also home
to thousands of neighborhood noodle joints that are good and cheap. Alcohol in proper bars here is very
expensive so its poor value for budget travelers. Instead you can do like the locals and buy cheap drinks at
7-Eleven and consume them (legally) on the streets in the nightlife districts. As long as you dont plan on
going to Disneyland or the other super-commercial options then the attractions in Hong Kong are
reasonably priced. More good news is that food can be quite cheap if you stick more to street stalls and
other places where locals eat, but if you go to places that cater mostly to Western tourists you can spend a
bundle. The Hong Kong Free Walking Tour is a great way to see a lot of the city in a few social hours.

FACTS

2. On what can be spent 50.32 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

129/night
5.00
144.00
72.00
40

Population

7,000,000

Metro area

7,000,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Hong Kong
dollar

Airports

Hong Kong
International
Airport

(HKG)

Location
Hong Kong
Disneyland

Victoria Peak
tram (return)

Sightseeing bus
tour

Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch

Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)
Cocktails
(glass)
Beer (.5L
can) retail
McDonalds
Big Mac

Description

Type

Price
(USD)

Open since 2005, this


Disneyland is very
popular in spite of its
somewhat remote
location.
This famous tram
takes you to an
entertainment
complex on top of
Hong Kong Island for
great views. The
observation deck
adds a bit to the
price.
The standard 24-hour
hop-on, hop-off bus
tours are popular
here, and a good way
of seeing a lot in a
short time.

Adults
Ages 311
Ages
65+

64.30
45.75

Adults
Ages 311

5.15
2.32

Ages
65+

2.32

Adults
child

55.15
49.23

family

197.68

Eating local favorites like noodle or


rice dishes can be cheap for
breakfast.
There are plenty of street stalls and
casual dining options available all
day and night.
Proper sit-down restaurants can be
found in all price ranges, so these
are typical of only the cheaper
ones.
A proper pint in a expat pub won't
be cheap. Local bottled beer in
restaurants is a better deal.
Mixed drinks in most bars can get
pricey, of course.
Beers in the ubiquitous convenience
stores are cheap and you can drink
them as you walk around.
Once the world's cheapest Big Mac,
Hong Kong is still on the cheap side.

3. About Attraction

12.89

3.22 6.44

4.51 9.02

7.73
15.46

3.09 - 7.73
3.87 7.73
0.77 1.16
2.45

4. About Food

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
Only 55.52 $ per day
1.Town
Singapore is definitely
one of Asias jewels, and those
who are expecting a police state
are always surprised when they
actually arrive and find it all to
seem very normal. In recent
years, Singapore has gone from
one of Asias most expensive
cities to one of the worlds most
expensive cities, although its
still possible to visit on a
backpacker budget if you know
what you are doing.
Hotels and even hostels
in Singapore are now even more
expensive than those in Tokyo,
so this will be your biggest
expense. Youll find some
cheaper places mixed in the listings, but they will all be in inconvenient neighborhoods and often there will
be no window in the room. For a proper 3-star hotel (with a window), youll spend a small fortune. Food in
Singapore is one of the main highlights, with its famous hawker stalls all over the city preparing excellent
and generous meals for a very low cost, in very sanitary conditions. Drinks can be a bit expensive by Asian
standards, but happy hour bargains can be found. Restaurants meant for tourists can be expensive,
especially in the main hotel districts.
Transportation is cheap and most of the attractions are cheap or free, so really once you arrive and
find a hotel you can afford then its possible to have a great time without spending much more, unless, of
course, youve come mainly to shop.

2. On what can be spent 55.52 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

19.60/night
1.60
25.20
18.00
15.00

FACTS
Population

5,000,000

Metro area

5,000,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Singapore
dollar

Airports

Singapore
Changi Airport
(SIN)

3. About Attraction
Location

Description

Sightseeing bus
tour

Amphibious Duck
city tour

Sentosa Island
admission

Marina Bay
Sands Skypark

ArtScience
Museum

Budget
breakfast
Budget lunch
Budget
dinner
Beer (.63L
bottle)
Cocktails
(glass)
McDonalds
Big Mac
Single dish
at a hawker
center

Take a double-decker
hop-on, hop-off bus tour
of Singapore's most
popular attractions 24
hours.
These amphibious
vehicles tour the city for
an hour including about
half your time in the bay
itself. Discount for
booking online.
This island just off
Singapore is part theme
park, part beach resort,
plus many other things.
Individual attractions cost
extra.
The observation deck on
top of the MBS is
amazing, and you get a
short look at the infinity
pool if you sign up for one
of the 3 free tours each
day.
This flashy commercial
museum is part of Marina
Bay Sands. Individual
exhibitions are cheaper
than this all-access price.

Type Price
(USD)
adults

21.01

Adults
3-12

31.17
21.72

adults

2.90

Adults
Ages 212

16.67
12.32

Adults
Ages 212

18.12
11.59

Great and cheap meals can be found at the


many hawker centers around the clock.
Your lunch and breakfast choices will be the
same, so this assumes a larger midday meal.
Assuming you want a sit-down dinner in a real
restaurant, things here get more expensive.
Big bottles of Tiger and Anchor are this cheap
at hawker centers and some Chinese
restaurants. Bars charge double or triple this.
Mixed drinks tend to be pricey, even at casual
bars.
McDonald's is one of many fast-food options
in the city.
These collections of vendors are the best deal
in Singapore. With a light appetite you can eat
cheaply, or stuff yourself with multiple dishes
at a reasonable price.

4. About Food

2.90 5.80
3.62 7.25
8.70 14.49
3.62 - 6.52

7.25 10.87
3.22

2.17 3.62

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MACAU, CHINA
Only 55.72 $ per day
1.Town
Macau was a Portuguese territory for a
long time until its recent turnover to China, and
it still acts independently in many ways,
similarly to nearby Hong Kong. Its now known
mostly as the gambling capital of the world, and
a major destination for Hong Kong and China
locals.
Before the recent casino boom Macau
was known for its unique Portuguese colonial
influences, and most of that remains even
though its overshadowed by huge hotels. Its
still easy enough to stay in one of those older
sections and keep your budget under control.
Casino hotels in Macau can be pricey, especially on weekends, but budget accommodation does
exist as well. Food from traditional stand-alone restaurants and street stalls can be quite cheap, while
restaurants inthe fancy hotels is anything but.
Macau has its own currency, but weve used Hong Kong dollars here since they are essentially the
same value.

2. On what can be spent 55.72 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

213/night
6.40
132.00
30.00
50.00

FACTS
Population

550,000

Metro area

550,000

Time zone

UTC+8

Currency

Macau
pataca

Airports

Macau
International
Airport
(MFM)

Location Description Type Price


(USD)
Macau Tower
observation
deck

Macau Tower
bungy jump

Mount Fortress
Museum

The main deck on


the 58th floor of
this tower has
excellent views of
the whole area.

On the 61st floor


deck you can try
the World's
Highest Bungy
Jump, among
other things.

This museum is
large and popular,
with displays
covering the city's
history and culture.

Adults
Ages
65+

15.46
7.73

Ages 311

7.73

st

1 jump

335.05

Adults
Ages
60+

1.93
1.03

Ages 311

1.03

3. About Attraction

4. About Food
Budget
breakfast

Eat like the locals and you'll


be filled up for cheap.

3.09 5.15

Budget
lunch

The small restaurants in the


city can offer great deals, and
big casinos have inexpensive
food courts.
You can eat for as much or
little as you want in Macau,
and budget options are
available even at some sitdown places.
The local lager can be cheap
in many restaurants and pubs.
Imports will be more.
This table-style wine is widely
available and cheap in Macau.

4.64 7.73

Budget
dinner

Beer (.33l
bottle)
Portuguese
wine (glass)

6.44 10.31

1.29 2.58

2.58 3.87

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TOKYO, JAPAN
Only 65.86 $ per day
1.Town
Tokyo
is
certainly one of the
worlds most expensive
city for tourists, but it
might not be as bad as
its reputation would
have you believe. Hotel
bargains can be found
through most of the
year, especially if you
book well in advance,
and many or most of
the
things
youll
probably be coming to
see are free.
Food and drink
have a reputation for
being outrageously expensive in Tokyo, but thats a bit misleading. If you want to eat in upscale restaurants
or hotels then youll pay dearly, but if you are interested in eating bowls of noodles or rice, like most of the
locals do each day, then it can be done on a more modest budget. They key to surviving cheaply in Tokyo
is being flexible and behaving like a local while you are there.
Transportation is reasonably priced, especially if you opt for the all-day metro ticket. The city is
basically a collection of villages so its hard to see much on foot because each central area is spaced out
from the others.

2. On what can be spent 65.86 $???


Cheap/good hostel
Transportation
Meals
Drinks/Entertainment
Attractions

2,200/night
340
2,520
1,800
1,000

FACTS
Population

8,700,000

Metro area

12,800,000

Time zone

UTC+9

Currency

Japanese yen

Airports

Narita
International
Airport (NRT),
Haneda
Airport (HND)

3. About Attraction
Location Description Type

Tokyo Disneyland

Sky Bus tour

Tokyo Tower

The park isn't far


outside the city
center and it can
be reached quickly
and cheaply by
train.
These open-top
buses run guided
tours on several
different routes
around Tokyo.
Take an elevator
up this Eiffel Tower
lookalike for great
views.

Price
(USD)

adults
12 - 17

66.54
57.86

4 - 11

43.40

Adults
children

24.11
11.57

Adult
student

8.68
4.62

4. About Food
Budget
breakfast

Budget
lunch
Budget
dinner

Beer (pint)

Beer (can)

McDonalds
Big Mac

If you eat noodles or soup or


rice dishes like the locals
you can have a filling
breakfast at a reasonable
price.
Again, follow the local
workers to noodle shops or
rice places.
Things like sushi can be
pricey, but Japanese cuisine
is varied and some good
choices are fairly cheap.
Hotel bars and expat places
are most expensive, though
foreigners aren't welcome
everywhere.
Getting drunk is much
cheaper if you start in a local
shop rather than a bar.
Strangely enough, Big Macs
are fairly cheap in Tokyo, at
least compared to other
Western foods.

4.82 9.64

5.79 11.57

9.64 17.36

5.79 9.64

2.41

3.33

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