Thailand Backpack Travel Budget
Every country has its own budget requirements. I've been able to live a month in Nepal for the same amount I spent for a night in London. After traveling through Thailand, I can honestly say it is one of the best deals in the world, even if prices have risen in the past few years.
Here's what you can expect on a typical Thailand backpack travel budget:
Under $3US: Let's be honest, you get what you pay for. Three bucks will get you a dirty dorm room, or a really dirty single room. Don't expect sheets, and if there are any, you probably want to avoid them. These are the kind of places that long-term travelers in their late teens tend to frequent; once you hit your twenties this kind of travel tends to wear on you. Still, three bucks is three bucks.
$3-12US: Definitely a step up. In this price range you can expect a standard budget room that is moderately clean. Fans will be included (though nothing special), as will your own bathroom. Yes, there will be sheets, and yes, they will be clean (at least at the higher end of the price range).
$12-18US: Finally, we've entered a price range that is parenthesis free - the beds are clean, the bathroom accessible, the rooms livable. If you're lucky, you may even find a desk and a chair...
$18-45 USB: Now we're talking! For this price, you'll get real air conditioning, clean sheets, and a bathroom with Western standards. The room itself will be plenty large enough, and may include a TV, small fridge or desk and chairs.
As for food, budget $10-20 per day. The low end will be street food and shopping for snacks, the high end will be the occasional meal out and drinks.
Remember, this is a Thailand backprack travel budget, so don't expect fine dining and excellence. If you want to spend over $200 a day, believe me, there are places that cater to that price range, too.
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