Although this may sound like a stupid question to ask but how much money should i take on a trip to asia?-
Im hoping to travel next year for 6 months around june and i know that prices vary from place to place but i could do with just a rough idea so i can start saving.
I meen how much would a bog standard hostel or hotel cost in that part of the world?. I havent a clue. Im sure accomodation alone for 5 months would be expensive. But then again ive heard that you can travel on next to nothing-although i dont see how... would i be ok on a coulple of grand???
Hope you can help
THANX...

Go to your library, check out some travel guides. Rough Guide and Lonely Planet do the best job for budget travel. The costs will vary a bit from the book (data was collected months before publication) but generally will be approximately correct.

My experience is that I can travel in lots of SEA places such as Thailand, Myanmar, Laos... for about $300 per month. Private room, ususally with private bath, public transportation, 3 meals a day (seldom at 'tourist' resturants), not a lot of beer/club time.

India and Nepal are even cheaper.

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