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World backpacking and budget travel destinations


New Zealand Travel Living Costs

Australia & Oceania — Tags: — by Nick

If you’ve seen Lord of the Rings and still do not want to got to New Zealand you may not be human. New Zealand is one of the pristine travel destinations left that offers amazing scenery and a host of outdoor and adventure activities. With majestic mountains and beautiful quaint cities New Zealand is a favorite among adventure seeking backpackers, although it is not the most budget friendly destination.

  • Average meal - $7 for fast food
  • Restaurant food - $20+
  • Beer - $4 for a pint
  • Hostel dorm bed- $25 for single/double, $12 for bunk
  • Transportation - Car rentals about $30/day are best option.
  • Internet - $5.00/hour

More Information

  • Flights - Good
  • Nightlife - Party in urban areas
  • Safety - Very Safe
  • Public Transportation - Okay. Car rental is best option. Train service only in some major cities and there are some ferries as well.

Thanks to KiwiAccommodation, accommodation in New Zealand, for the travel and living costs.

Phuket, Thailand Travel Living Costs

Asia — Tags: , , — by Nick

Phuket is one of Thailand’s major travel destinations because of its beautiful beaches, pretty happening nightlife, and amazing scenery (did I say the beaches look gorgeous)? While Phuket is one of the touristy and more developed destinations in Thailand, it can still be experienced for a modest price tag if that’s your goal, since it is Thailand.

  • Average meal - $1.25 is normal
  • Beer - $1.50-3.00, international beers & upscale clubs $3.75
  • Pack of cigarettes - $1.50
  • Hostel dorm bed- $3 possible, but usually $6 and up
  • Transportation - Buses roughly $.60, tuk-tuks around $7, and motorcycle taxis around $1.50
  • Internet - $1.50/hour

More Information

  • Flights - Okay
  • Nightlife - Party
  • Safety - Be very cautious at night time
  • Public Transportation -decent

Thanks to Phuketvogue.

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