How much should I expect to spend backpacking through Southeast Asia?
I plan on quitting my job in January to travel through SE Asia, starting in Singapore and moving north. I've heard you can do $25/day but it's barebones, and that $35/day is much more comfortable. Any input?
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That budget sounds reasonable to me but it would be worth being specific about the countries you are visiting. For instance, $15-20 is plenty for a budget traveller in Laos while you'd probably want $25-30 per day in Thailand and more in Singapore. It also depends on the level of comfort you require but it sounds like you are looking for a cheap holiday rather than a first class one. The Lonely Planet website has suggested daily budgets for most countries of the world and I'd recommend taking a look at what they have to say. I've always found their guidelines bang-on when I've gone travelling and at least it gives you a starting point. Personally, I'd probably budget $40 per day knowing that some days will cost more and most will cost less. This would leave me with a buffer in case I found something amazing I wanted to do or I got unexpectedly stranded for a few extra days. I hope this helps. Have a fantastic trip!
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