When you start saving for your vacation or maybe even a world trip, it is good to know what an average daily budget for each country is. This way you can prepare yourself well for the costs in a country and know approximately how much you need to set aside in order to stay in a country for a period of time. Dive into our blog about the average daily budget by country.
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All amounts do not include airfare to the country. The average daily budget per country includes the following costs:
- Accommodation
- Activities
- Food and drink
- Transportation (bus, boat, cab, train)
- Visa
- Other (SIM cards, sunscreen, shower gel, etc.)
Note, of course, that this always remains an average. It is often based on a trip of at least 3 weeks. This spreads the cost of the visa over more days. The average daily budget was compiled based on travelers who are in between backpackers and flashpackers. These are travelers who generally try to travel reasonably cheaply but do not skimp on cool activities and, in addition, do not always try to be in the very cheapest hostel.
Average daily budget by country in Asia
Most countries in Asia are known to be extremely cheap. In real backpacker countries you can often get by with a daily budget of €30 – €40. There are also some more expensive countries in Asia that are visited by fewer travelers. On the contrary, it is cool to visit these countries. Below is the average daily budget by country among travelers in Asia.
| Country | Average daily budget by country in € |
| Cambodia | 30 – 40 |
| China | 45 – 55 |
| Philippines | 35 – 50 |
| India | 25 – 35 |
| Indonesia | 30 – 40 |
| Japan | 45 – 60 |
| Laos | 30 – 40 |
| Malaysia | 30 – 40 |
| Myanmar | 30 – 40 |
| Nepal | 30 – 40 |
| Singapore | 45 – 70 |
| Sri Lanka | 25 – 35 |
| Taiwan | 40 – 50 |
| Thailand | 30 – 40 |
| Vietnam | 30 – 40 |
| South Korea | 50 – 60 |
Average daily budget by country in Central America
Central America has become a lot more popular with travelers in recent years. Backpackers in particular have found their way to Central America and are having amazing adventures. Central America is generally a bit more expensive than Asia but still affordable. The amounts below are based on the average traveler: backpacker / flashpacker. Find out the average daily budget of the most popular countries in Central America here.
| Country | Average daily budget by country in € |
| Belize | 50 – 60 |
| Costa Rica | 50 – 60 |
| El Salvador | 30 – 40 |
| Guatemala | 35 – 50 |
| Honduras | 30 – 40 |
| Mexico | 45 – 70 |
| Nicaragua | 40 – 55 |
| Panama | 45 – 60 |
Average daily budget by country in South America
South America is an amazingly diverse continent. Nature lovers are in for a treat here; if you are a fan of (multi-day) hikes, you are also in the right place in South America. Because you can so easily get out into nature, there are many free activities to do. The cost of food and drink and accommodation is a bit higher, though. Discover below the average daily budget by country for travelers in South America.
| Country | Average daily budget by country in € |
| Argentina | 40 – 60 |
| Bolivia | 45 – 55 |
| Brazil | 45 – 60 |
| Chile | 40 – 60 |
| Colombia | 45 – 55 |
| Ecuador | 45 – 55 |
| Paraguay | 40 – 60 |
| Patagonia | 55 – 70 |
| Peru | 40 – 55 |
| Uruguay | 40 – 55 |
Average daily budget by country in Europe
There is also plenty to explore in Europe. It offers so many different landscapes, beautiful cities and magnificent nature. Check out the average daily budget of the most popular travel countries in Europe below.
| Country | Average daily budget by country in € |
| Albania | 30 – 45 |
| Denmark | 50 – 70 |
| Germany | 40 – 60 |
| France | 55 – 70 |
| Greece | 50 – 60 |
| Hungary | 40 – 55 |
| Ireland | 70 – 80 |
| Italy | 45 – 55 |
| Croatia | 40 – 55 |
| Poland | 35 – 55 |
| Portugal | 45 – 60 |
| Serbia | 35 – 45 |
| Spain | 40 – 60 |
Average daily budget countries in Africa
The average daily budget for countries in Africa is very difficult to determine. The safaris make the countries very expensive, but this is why most people visit these countries. Our advice is to budget liberally so you can do the cool safaris anyway. Otherwise, you are really going to regret this.
| Country | Average daily budget in € |
| Gambia | 45 – 60 |
| Kenya | 50 – 120 |
| Madagascar | 50 – 80 |
| Morocco | 40 – 65 |
| Namibia | 60 – 120 |
| Tanzania | 60 – 120 |
| South Africa | 50 – 100 |
These are the most popular countries for travelers whose average daily budget has been established. This daily budget is different for everyone, but the average traveler, backpacker / flashpacker could do well with this budget to plan out the trip.
Hi,
Thank you for sharing
What year was that?
I don’t know the prices for every country, but it cost me much more than that in France (125 EUR/day in 2024 in Paris) and much less than that in Brazil (30 EUR/day in March 2025 – the Brazilian Real was and still is very low). I am therefore a little surprised by your figures.
I travel solo basic/mid range. I usually stay in basic hotel but I do my best to avoid dormitories (This, of course, substantially increases costs for destinations like Paris.)
Thank you,
Jace
Hi Jace,
Thanks for your message! Of course the expenses are always depending on the traveler and even more on the activities you’re doing in a country. For example if you’re traveling mid budget in Brazil in nice guesthouses and touring through the Amazone it’s way more. This is just an average, based on our personal expenses and experience and all of our readers.