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How much does it cost to travel in South Asia?

The wide range in the cost of backpacking in South Asia (from $17 per day in Bangladesh to $300 per day in the Maldives) reflects the huge difference between the economies of the aforementioed countries. The Maldives is predominantly a luxury holiday destination where a meal in a top restaurant costs around $45 per person. The countries of Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are preferred by the backpacking community.

Throughout this region you can visit jostling cities in India, climb vast mountains in Nepal, be captivated by local markets in rural Bangladesh and enjoy deserted beaches in Sri Lanka.

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
Bangladesh	6	12	18	0	1	2	1.57	16	11
Bhutan	5	10	37	1	2	6	0.54	19	13
India	12	37	85	2	5	9	0.98	49	31
Maldives	90	214	489	21	33	41	2.56	286	177
Nepal	4	14	31	2	6	13	1.98	31	24
Sri Lanka	16	49	100	2	6	18	2.31	66	42

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.