Tell us your budget and we’ll show where in the world you can actually afford to go — or pick a country to estimate a trip cost. Powered by the Packzup Travel Cost Index (200 countries) fused with our seasonal timing data.
Estimates use tier-based daily ranges (accommodation, food, local transport and activities) and exclude international flights. They are planning ranges, not quotes.
How far does a daily travel budget go?
Every country in our index sits in one of four affordability tiers. Here is the typical per-person daily budget each tier needs, and how many of the 200 countries fall into it:
| Daily budget (per person) | Tier | Countries | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12–25 | Budget-friendly | 104 | India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Nepal |
| $30–55 | Moderate | 53 | Portugal, Spain, Greece, Angola, Belize, Botswana |
| $55–100 | Pricey | 41 | Italy, Japan, France, Germany, United States, Australia |
| $100–200 | Very expensive | 2 | Switzerland, Maldives |
What a 2-week trip costs in the world’s cheapest countries
Realistic 14-day budget-style totals for the cheapest countries in the index (per-country daily figures, excl. international flights):
| # | Country | Budget / day | 14-day total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | $25 | $350 |
| 2 | Nepal | $28 | $392 |
| 3 | Indonesia | $30 | $420 |
| 4 | Vietnam | $30 | $420 |
| 5 | Bolivia | $32 | $448 |
| 6 | Laos | $32 | $448 |
| 7 | Cambodia | $33 | $462 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | $33 | $462 |
| 9 | Egypt | $35 | $490 |
| 10 | Pakistan | $35 | $490 |
| 11 | Philippines | $35 | $490 |
| 12 | Thailand | $35 | $490 |
| 13 | Guatemala | $36 | $504 |
| 14 | Georgia | $37 | $518 |
| 15 | Malaysia | $38 | $532 |
Two-week trip cost by travel style
Estimated 14-day totals per person by affordability tier and style:
| Tier | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget-friendly | $168–350 | $630–1260 | $2520–4900 |
| Moderate | $420–770 | $1400–2520 | $4200–7000 |
| Pricey | $770–1400 | $2520–4200 | $6300–9800 |
| Very expensive | $2100–3500 | $7000–12600 | $21000–42000 |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I travel on a $1,000 budget?
For a two-week trip (excluding international flights), $1,000 works out to about $70 per day — comfortable in any of the 104 budget-friendly countries (India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Egypt, Nepal and more) and workable in most moderate ones. Use the finder above for an exact shortlist.
What countries can I visit on $50 a day?
$50 per person per day covers all 104 budget-friendly countries comfortably and most of the 53 moderate ones (typical budget travel there runs $30–55/day). It is tight in pricey countries and not enough in the most expensive ones.
How much does a two-week trip cost?
Excluding flights: roughly $170–350 per person in a budget-friendly country on a budget style, $420–770 in a moderate country, and $770–1,400 in a pricey one. Luxury travel multiplies these several times over.
What is the cheapest country to travel to?
India, at about $25 per day for budget travel, is the cheapest in our 200-country index, followed by Nepal ($28), Vietnam and Indonesia ($30).
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