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How much does it cost to travel in Middle East?

Enter the world of the Middle East and you will be captivated by the magical souks (undercover markets), astounded by the deserts which unfold as far as the eye can see, and have your breath taken away by the majestic ancient ruins. Yet, sadly, this is also a region renowned for conflict and difficulties. It is therefore essential to check the latest government advice from your home country before embarking on a trip to the Middle East.

Due to the political situation and cultural barriers, many destinations in the Middle East are (sometimes unneccesarily) unfrequented by tourists. In countries such as Syria and Jordan, locals are generally only too pleased to share food and stories with the new backpacker in town. These countries are relatively inexpensive to travel in, a decent dinner can be bought for $8 and a budget room for under $20.

Cross into Israel (ensuring you obtain the latest information and advice regarding border crossings) and the culture changes before your eyes. Accommodation in Israel compares to that in the US, a budget room in a hostel starts at $40 and a mid-range comfortable room can easily hit the $100 mark. Of course, your budget needs to be carefully weighed against what you are hoping to visit and experience on a given trip.

Guideline travelling costs in US Dollars:

Country	Budget Room	Mid-range room	Deluxe room	Budget meal	Mid-range meal	Deluxe meal	Beer	Solo average¹	Average in pair²
Bahrain	21	66	133	8	13	21	3.75	96	65
Iraq	10	45	100	3	8	14	2.88	63	42
Israel	41	104	238	6	14	30	5.70	146	94
Jordan	21	70	183	4	8	14	3.60	96	59
Kuwait	64	125	191	7	14	21	5.05	152	94
Lebanon	14	40	102	3	8	15	2.88	63	42
Oman	39	104	194	8	18	42	4.91	148	99
Qatar	52	74	148	5	12	21	6.15	114	74
Saudi Arabia	21	37	55	12	20	30	2.90	80	63
Syria	10	31	79	3	6	11	1.50	47	31
Turkey	12	48	107	6	12	21	3.30	76	53
United Arab Emirates	57	132	310	5	15	25	6.40	176	108
West Bank & Gaza	38	93	145	4	16	31	5.70	125	83
Yemen	6	12	35	2	5	13	4.62	33	26

1. Guideline average budget per day for a solo traveller (also includes transportation, activities, admission fees etc).

2. Guideline average budget per day per person when travelling with someone else (also includes transportation, activities, admission fees etc).

Note: The above travel costs were researched in local currency during 2007-2010. Foreign exchange rates are updated every 3 months.