Budget Travel Guide

Field-tested prices, 2026 edition

How far your money actually goes in Southeast Asia

Real daily budgets, broken down by country — accommodation, food, transport, and the free stuff that makes the trip worth it.

Thailand

Thailand on $30 a Day

Temples, night markets, and island beaches without the resort markup.

990 THB / day ≈ $27.50
Vietnam

Vietnam on $25 a Day

Street pho, sleeper buses, and karst landscapes on a backpacker's budget.

425,000 VND / day ≈ $17
Cambodia

Cambodia on $22 a Day

Temple towns, riverside cities, and the cheapest bowl of noodles you'll find.

$22-23 / day
Laos

Laos on $20 a Day

Slow boats, waterfalls, and Southeast Asia's most laid-back budget trail.

$19-20 / day
Philippines

Philippines on $28 a Day

Island-hopping, jeepneys, and beach towns that don't cost resort prices.

1,560 PHP / day ≈ $28
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