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How much does it cost to travel in South East Asia?

Every year thousands of backpackers flock to South East Asia's idyllic beaches, bustling cities and dense jungles. Some stay for months or even years due to the low cost of living.

It's possible to eat, drink and sleep on less than $30 a day in Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. Venturing into Malaysia, Singapore or the Philippines will set you back some extra dosh, mainly due to the cost of accommodation.

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
Brunei	47	78	175	6	12	21	3.34	114	72
Cambodia	10	20	29	3	5	7	1.02	30	21
East Timor	15	25	45	3	7	12	5.00	47	34
Indonesia	10	19	39	2	4	11	1.67	33	23
Laos	11	19	33	2	5	9	0.77	30	21
Malaysia	12	28	47	5	10	16	4.79	54	41
Myanmar (Burma)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.01	0	0
Philippines	13	28	52	4	9	20	1.43	50	37
Singapore	22	63	113	7	16	40	5.87	106	77
Thailand	10	23	53	3	7	21	1.25	44	32
Vietnam	10	22	38	2	3	10	0.75	31	20

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.