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The full ranking
| Rank | Country / City | Daily budget (USD) | Local currency | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | $49.5 | ≈ 6,082 BDT | Budget calculator → |
| 2 | Cambodia | $52.5 | ≈ 212,607 KHR | Budget calculator → |
| 3 | Laos | $52.5 | ≈ 1,171,015 LAK | Budget calculator → |
| 4 | Myanmar | $55 | ≈ 115,496 MMK | Budget calculator → |
| 5 | Pakistan | $55 | ≈ 15,233 PKR | Budget calculator → |
| 6 | Nepal | $55 | ≈ 8,431 NPR | Budget calculator → |
| 7 | India | $55.5 | ≈ 5,317 INR | Budget calculator → |
| 8 | Vietnam | $58 | ≈ 1,505,778 VND | Budget calculator → |
| 9 | Sri Lanka | $63 | ≈ 20,747 LKR | Budget calculator → |
| 10 | Indonesia | $63.5 | ≈ 1,132,575 IDR | Budget calculator → |
| 11 | Philippines | $69 | ≈ 4,327 PHP | Budget calculator → |
| 12 | Uzbekistan | $71.5 | ≈ 843,421 UZS | Budget calculator → |
| 13 | Mongolia | $71.5 | ≈ 256,800 MNT | Budget calculator → |
| 14 | Thailand | $74 | ≈ 2,469 THB | Budget calculator → |
| 15 | Malaysia | $74.5 | ≈ 304 MYR | Budget calculator → |
| 16 | Kazakhstan | $82.5 | ≈ 36,702 KZT | Budget calculator → |
| 17 | Turkey | $91 | ≈ 4,446 TRY | Budget calculator → |
| 18 | China | $93.5 | ≈ 629 CNY | Budget calculator → |
| 19 | Lebanon | $96 | ≈ 8,592,000 LBP | Budget calculator → |
| 20 | Taiwan | $99 | ≈ 3,147 TWD | Budget calculator → |
| 21 | Jordan | $102 | ≈ 72.32 JOD | Budget calculator → |
| 22 | South Korea | $112.5 | ≈ 153,536 KRW | Budget calculator → |
| 23 | Oman | $115 | ≈ 44.22 OMR | Budget calculator → |
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | $123 | ≈ 461 SAR | Budget calculator → |
| 25 | Bahrain | $126 | ≈ 47.38 BHD | Budget calculator → |
| 26 | Kuwait | $134 | ≈ 41.35 KWD | Budget calculator → |
| 27 | Japan | $135 | ≈ 21,347 JPY | Budget calculator → |
| 28 | Macau | $135 | ≈ 1,091 MOP | Budget calculator → |
| 29 | Qatar | $145 | ≈ 528 QAR | Budget calculator → |
| 30 | Singapore | $150 | ≈ 192 SGD | Budget calculator → |
| 31 | United Arab Emirates | $151 | ≈ 555 AED | Budget calculator → |
| 32 | Hong Kong | $160 | ≈ 1,255 HKD | Budget calculator → |
| 33 | Israel | $175 | ≈ 530 ILS | Budget calculator → |
Methodology
Daily budget = mid-range hotel price per night ÷ 2 (room shared two ways) + 3 meals + a $20 local transit and activities buffer, all in USD — the same math that powers every country's travel budget calculator on TripCalc.
Local-currency figures use exchange rates as of 24 Sep 2026 00:02:32 +0000. Build a trip-specific estimate with any of the free tools in the calculator library.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest country to travel to in 2026?
🇧🇩 Bangladesh is the cheapest at about $49.5 per day for a mid-range traveler, based on mid-range accommodation split two ways, three meals and local transit. Nearest neighbors are 🇰🇭 Cambodia ($52.5) and 🇱🇦 Laos ($52.5).
How is the daily budget figure calculated?
Daily budget = mid-range hotel price per night ÷ 2 (shared room) + 3 meals + a local transit/activities buffer, in USD. The country figures match the math behind every country's travel budget calculator on TripCalc.
Do these numbers include flights and visas?
No. The daily budget covers in-country spend only. Add international flights (typically USD 400–1,500 round-trip depending on origin), the visa fee and travel insurance on top.
Can I really travel on these amounts?
These are mid-range anchors. Backpackers typically spend about 40% less by staying in hostels and eating street food; luxury travelers spend roughly double. Shoulder-season travel shaves another 20–35% off accommodation.
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