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Find the Cheapest Places to Travel

World backpacking and budget travel destinations


Sydney, Australia Travel Living Costs

Australia & Oceania — Tags: , , — by Nick

The place with the cool Opera house, Sydney Australia is one of the most frequented place in the land of Oz for backpackers. The city of Sydney is stunning being located right on the water, and the harbour is beautiful, as well as the beaches. With a currency basically equal to the USD and living cost index pretty close as well, Australia might be thought of as a slightly different carbon copy of the US - economically and culturally.

  • Average meal - $4-7
  • Beer - $4
  • Cup of coffee - $2.50
  • Hostel dorm - $20-26 per night
  • Hostel Private - $30+ per night
  • 1 bedroom flat - $180-$250 per week
  • Transportation - Single train $4-7, weekly pass $25-38.
  • Internet - $10 per hour

More Information

  • Flights - Excellent
  • Nightlife - Big Party
  • Safety - Very Safe
  • Public Transportation - Good

Prices from UEC and WeblogOz

Seoul, South Korea Travel Living Costs

Asia — Tags: , , , — by Nick

Seoul, South Korea is Korea’s gem, and one of the premier destinations in all of Southeast Asia. The people are very, very friendly and helpful towards Westerners, and the culture is very interesting, as well as tech friendly.  With many historical sites within Seoul, Seoul is a popular backpacker’s destination even though it is not one of the cheapest possible destinations.

  • Average meal - $4 to $6
  • Beer - $1.40
  • Hostel Private - $25
  • Hostel dorm - $16
  • Transportation  - City buses around $1
  • Internet - $6+ per hour

More Information

  • Flights - Excellent
  • Nightlife - Big Party
  • Safety - Very Safe
  • Public Transportation - Great

Prices from US Seoul and Professional travel guide

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