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5 cheapest countries to visit under $30/day in the world
1.
Laos, $30/day
Laos
is one of the destination and cheapest countries where one can keep the budget at $30/day, even
though accommodation is slightly more expensive than most places in Southeast
Asia. Many of the amazing activities you
can do in Laos are very low in cost. You can pay $2.50 to see one of the most
beautiful waterfalls in the world, $7 for a full day tubing experience along
the Vang Vieng river, and $6 for a soothing tiger balm massage. You can also
rent a motorbike for economical and venture off to the smaller towns, where
everything is very economical! With more and more new hostels built to regale
to the increasing number of backpackers, you can go for low-priced for longer.
However, if you have a bit more to spend, you can get a lush room for closer to
$35 that would easily cost $100 in the US.
is one of the destination and cheapest countries where one can keep the budget at $30/day, even
though accommodation is slightly more expensive than most places in Southeast
Asia. Many of the amazing activities you
can do in Laos are very low in cost. You can pay $2.50 to see one of the most
beautiful waterfalls in the world, $7 for a full day tubing experience along
the Vang Vieng river, and $6 for a soothing tiger balm massage. You can also
rent a motorbike for economical and venture off to the smaller towns, where
everything is very economical! With more and more new hostels built to regale
to the increasing number of backpackers, you can go for low-priced for longer.
However, if you have a bit more to spend, you can get a lush room for closer to
$35 that would easily cost $100 in the US.
Meals:
$3 – $9 per day. Some hostels also provide breakfast.
$3 – $9 per day. Some hostels also provide breakfast.
Accommodation:
$5-$10 for a night in a hostel
$5-$10 for a night in a hostel
Transportation:
$6 – $15 for a motorbike for a day (prices may differ depending on the bike
condition and your bargaining skills), or up to $25 for an intercity bus
ticket.
$6 – $15 for a motorbike for a day (prices may differ depending on the bike
condition and your bargaining skills), or up to $25 for an intercity bus
ticket.
SIM
card with data: $6 for 1.5GB with 30-day legality.
card with data: $6 for 1.5GB with 30-day legality.
2.
Vietnam, $30/day
You
can have the healthiest and cheapest street food in Vietnam. Think a soup with
rice noodles, cilantro, yummiest broth, and a whole shank of pork for only
$1.50, or a cup of strong, pungent coffee for $1.
can have the healthiest and cheapest street food in Vietnam. Think a soup with
rice noodles, cilantro, yummiest broth, and a whole shank of pork for only
$1.50, or a cup of strong, pungent coffee for $1.
For
transportation, if you rent a motorbike, you are all set for the day. you also
have another option of GrabBike. it’s like Uber but on bikes! It is widely
available in all big and major cities, and the price is as low as $0.50 for a
2km ride. The long-distance buses and trains are also cheap and reliable.
Accommodation is very pleasant and it is easy to afford than almost anywhere
else in the world.
transportation, if you rent a motorbike, you are all set for the day. you also
have another option of GrabBike. it’s like Uber but on bikes! It is widely
available in all big and major cities, and the price is as low as $0.50 for a
2km ride. The long-distance buses and trains are also cheap and reliable.
Accommodation is very pleasant and it is easy to afford than almost anywhere
else in the world.
Meals:
$5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide a basic breakfast that consists of a
baguette, fruit, and coffee.
$5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide a basic breakfast that consists of a
baguette, fruit, and coffee.
Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel.
Transportation: $8-$15 for a motorbike for the
day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills)
or for an intercity bus ticket.
day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills)
or for an intercity bus ticket.
SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day
legality. Yes, it is that cheap for real!
legality. Yes, it is that cheap for real!
3.
Cambodia, $25/day
You
can easily spend a month in Cambodia with just $1000! Hotels are very basic but
can be dirt cheap, the same goes for food. it all depends on your haggling
skills. There are a few one-off expenses such as the 3-day pass to Angkor Wat,
which is presently set at $62, and diving trips that add up, but there will
also be days of riding bicycle in a small village and eating cheap and tasty
meat skewers when just a dollar or two could stretch very far.
can easily spend a month in Cambodia with just $1000! Hotels are very basic but
can be dirt cheap, the same goes for food. it all depends on your haggling
skills. There are a few one-off expenses such as the 3-day pass to Angkor Wat,
which is presently set at $62, and diving trips that add up, but there will
also be days of riding bicycle in a small village and eating cheap and tasty
meat skewers when just a dollar or two could stretch very far.
Another
thing is to consider the lavish, mostly new boutique hotels on booking.com.
They are not as economical or cheap as staying in hostels but for the price,
they are so worth it! I’d binge on a couple of nights and have some R&R
time by the pool.
thing is to consider the lavish, mostly new boutique hotels on booking.com.
They are not as economical or cheap as staying in hostels but for the price,
they are so worth it! I’d binge on a couple of nights and have some R&R
time by the pool.
Meals:
$5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide basic breakfast.
$5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide basic breakfast.
Accommodation:
$3-$10 per night in a hostel.
$3-$10 per night in a hostel.
Transportation:
$6-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may differ depending on the bike
condition and your bargaining skills) or for an intercity bus ticket.
$6-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may differ depending on the bike
condition and your bargaining skills) or for an intercity bus ticket.
SIM
card with data: $2 for 1 GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
card with data: $2 for 1 GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
4.
Malaysia, $30/day
Malaysia
is a country that seems to get lost in the shuffle when we are talking about
travel in Southeast Asia. Thailand has
been a backbone for decades, while countries like Vietnam and Laos have gained
importance lately as popular travel destinations. But if you are in the area already and
looking for another cheap country to travel in, look at Malaysia.
is a country that seems to get lost in the shuffle when we are talking about
travel in Southeast Asia. Thailand has
been a backbone for decades, while countries like Vietnam and Laos have gained
importance lately as popular travel destinations. But if you are in the area already and
looking for another cheap country to travel in, look at Malaysia.
Accommodation:
Residence is cheap in Malaysia. A
private room, with air conditioning, you can only get for about $20-$25. Kuala Lumpur may see those rates rise a bit,
but travelers can still get a cozy room for as little as $30.
Residence is cheap in Malaysia. A
private room, with air conditioning, you can only get for about $20-$25. Kuala Lumpur may see those rates rise a bit,
but travelers can still get a cozy room for as little as $30.
Meal:
If food is a big part of your travels, then there aren’t many better or more
unique and tasty cuisines than in Malaysia.
A blend of Chinese and Indian, amongst the other flavors of Southeast
Asia, creates a cuisine that is not only top-quality and unlike any other,
you’ll find, but also super economical and affordable. Street meals only cost about $1-2, while
restaurants also do not cost much. Even
if you eat out all three meals, $10/day is a real food budget.
If food is a big part of your travels, then there aren’t many better or more
unique and tasty cuisines than in Malaysia.
A blend of Chinese and Indian, amongst the other flavors of Southeast
Asia, creates a cuisine that is not only top-quality and unlike any other,
you’ll find, but also super economical and affordable. Street meals only cost about $1-2, while
restaurants also do not cost much. Even
if you eat out all three meals, $10/day is a real food budget.
Transportation:
Traveling by bus or train around Malaysia is similar in cost to other SE Asian
countries, meaning it won’t be much. If
heading to Borneo or outlying islands, you’ll need to travel by boat or air and
may have to sacrifice a bit in other areas to stay under your budget. Air Asia
is the best budget airliner that serves all of SE Asia and has economical
flight rates around the region, so be sure to check out their deals and options
they offer.
Traveling by bus or train around Malaysia is similar in cost to other SE Asian
countries, meaning it won’t be much. If
heading to Borneo or outlying islands, you’ll need to travel by boat or air and
may have to sacrifice a bit in other areas to stay under your budget. Air Asia
is the best budget airliner that serves all of SE Asia and has economical
flight rates around the region, so be sure to check out their deals and options
they offer.
Also,
Read Indie Travel in Malaysia for $10 Per Day if you really wanna make your
cash last
Read Indie Travel in Malaysia for $10 Per Day if you really wanna make your
cash last
5.
India, $25/ day
In
India, you will have the option to do it on the cheap. Even monuments like the
Taj Mahal are not expensive, with a minimum $12 entrance fee to one of the
world’s most famous sites.
India, you will have the option to do it on the cheap. Even monuments like the
Taj Mahal are not expensive, with a minimum $12 entrance fee to one of the
world’s most famous sites.
Accommodation:
Private, air-conditioned and spacious rooms in most cities in Rajasthan can be
had for as low as $20. If traveling outside of Rajasthan and want to live in
big cities like Delhi or Mumbai, expect to pay a little bit more, upwards of
about $30. Also in the beach towns of Goa, a nice private, air-conditioned,
cozy room can cost about $15-20.
Private, air-conditioned and spacious rooms in most cities in Rajasthan can be
had for as low as $20. If traveling outside of Rajasthan and want to live in
big cities like Delhi or Mumbai, expect to pay a little bit more, upwards of
about $30. Also in the beach towns of Goa, a nice private, air-conditioned,
cozy room can cost about $15-20.
Meal:
Street food in India scares you that it should not, then local restaurants are
the way to go, with yummy meals costing only $2-3 per time. $10 per day you can
eat well in India.
Street food in India scares you that it should not, then local restaurants are
the way to go, with yummy meals costing only $2-3 per time. $10 per day you can
eat well in India.
Transportation:
If traveling all around India then traveling through a train is highly
suggested. The costs are affordable and economical and are suggested to book
your tickets online. A five-hour train ride can cost anywhere from $2-$15,
depending on what class seat you take.
If traveling all around India then traveling through a train is highly
suggested. The costs are affordable and economical and are suggested to book
your tickets online. A five-hour train ride can cost anywhere from $2-$15,
depending on what class seat you take.