Estimate your daily travel costs for 150+ countries across three travel styles, then compare the cost of living at your destination against your home country โ so you know exactly what you're getting into before you book.
Knowing what a destination actually costs before you arrive separates a well-planned trip from one that runs out of money in week two. This tool gives you a realistic daily budget broken down by accommodation, food, transport, drinks, activities, and incidentals โ based on real traveller data. Below the estimator, the cost comparison tool lets you select your home country and your destination to see exactly how much cheaper or more expensive life is there, category by category.
Select your home country and a destination to see how much cheaper or more expensive it is โ broken down by category so you know exactly where your money goes further.
It depends heavily on the destination and your travel style. Budget travellers in Southeast Asia can get by on $25-40/day. The same style in Western Europe costs $80-120/day. Luxury travel anywhere typically starts at $300+/day. The biggest variables are accommodation and how you eat โ street food and self-catering cuts costs dramatically.
Consistently among the cheapest: Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Bolivia, Albania, Georgia, Morocco, and Egypt. Southeast Asia and South Asia offer the best value globally, with comfortable accommodation and good food available for well under $50/day. Check our Best Time to Visit tool to plan the optimal month for each.
The biggest savings come from: travelling in shoulder season, eating where locals eat, using local transport instead of taxis, booking accommodation with a kitchen to cook occasionally, and using a fee-free card like Wise or Revolut to avoid currency exchange fees. Slow travel โ staying longer in fewer places โ also cuts costs significantly.
Flights are typically the biggest single expense and vary enormously. Budget $400-800 return for intercontinental flights booked 6-8 weeks in advance. Last-minute or peak season can be 2-3x higher. Set fare alerts on Google Flights or Skyscanner 3-6 months before your trip to catch price drops.
Yes, without exception. A single medical evacuation can cost $50,000-200,000. Travel insurance for a two-week trip typically costs $50-150. Even for healthy travellers, cancellations, lost luggage, and delayed flights make it worthwhile. Never travel without it.