India may be the cheapest place to visit, but only if you're willing to haggle and look for bargains. Keep in mind that cheap accommodations in the $3 range will be quite basic, and showering with buckets of warm water is common. The north will be difficult to discover affordable treasures, but the south, with its beautiful beaches, may prove more successful in terms of budget lodging.

The easiest approach to travel on a budget in India is to book everything yourself. This means that there will be no agents or internet booking services (save for some intercity trips). Check out 12Go Asia for more information). In Nepal, you can easily buy the same products in person for half the price quoted online if you walk into local guesthouses, restaurants, and tour businesses.

Price: $20/ day
Meals: $3 – $6/ day
Accommodation: $4 – $8 per night in a local guesthouse
Transportation: $1 – $3 for a full day of bus and train rides, or $8 – $30 for an intercity train ride (If you want to indulge without actually splurging, a domestic flight can sometimes cost as little as $30!)
SIM card with data: $3 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity

If you want to rough it, a month in Cambodia may be had for about $1000. Food and drink, like dorms, are fairly basic yet can be very inexpensive. You'll also need some negotiating abilities to avoid being overcharged by the Tuk Tuk drivers. There will be some one-time costs, like as the $62 3-day pass to Angkor Wat and diving tours, but there will also be days when riding a bicycle through a little village and eating inexpensive and wonderful pork skewers will stretch a dollar or two quite far.

Another option is to look at booking.com's beautiful, largely new boutique hotels. They are clearly more expensive than staying in hostels, but they are well worth the money!

Price: $25/ day
Meals: $5 – $10/ day. Breakfast is available at certain hostels.
Accommodation: $3-$10/ night in a hostel
Transportation: $6-$15 for a motorbike for the day (Prices may vary based on the condition of the bike and your bargaining skills) or for an intercity bus ticket
SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!

Nepal is a fairly inexpensive place to visit, with most food, lodging, and transportation costsing only a few dollars if you eat, sleep, and travel locally. Nepal's street food does not have a good reputation. However, you may find inexpensive and wonderful home-cooked meals in small cafes run by locals. When booking your accommodation online, be in note that large businesses have taken over local homestays and converted them into boutique hotels and resorts. The "local guesthouses" you've reserved may be part of a larger hotel chain. When you arrive, you should book the first couple of nights online and hunt for accommodation from genuine local guesthouses.

If you decide to trek, as long as you do it independently and avoid climbing Mt. Everest, which costs tens of thousands of dollars, you can travel for as little as $10 per day on food and lodging at lower elevations, and closer to $20 USD at higher elevations on popular routes like the Annapurna Circuit.

Price: $28/day

Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Breakfast is available in several hostels.

Accommodation: $5-$10/ night in a local guesthouse

Transportation: $10-$15 per person for a private car and driver split between 4 people, or a local bus ride between cities

SIM card with data: $3 for 1.25GB with 30-day validity.

Even though housing was slightly more expensive than most places in Southeast Asia at the time, Laos was one of the two sites where you were able to keep your budget at $30/day. Many of the incredible activities available in Laos are inexpensive.

You need to pay only $2.50 to see one of the world's most spectacular waterfalls, $7 for a full day of tubing on the Vang Vieng river, and $6 for a fantastic tiger balm massage. You can even rent a motorcycle for a low price and travel to smaller towns where everything is even cheaper! With an increasing number of new hostels being developed to appeal to the growing number of travellers, you may go for less and stay longer. If you have a little extra money to spend, you can obtain a beautiful room for around $35 that would easily cost $100 in the United States.

Price: $30/ day

Meals: $3 – $9/ day. Some hostels offer a simple breakfast.

Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel

Transportation: $6 – $15 for a motorbike for the day (Prices may vary based on the condition of the bike and your ability to haggle), or up to $25 for an intercity bus ticket

SIM card with data: $6 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity

You can try some of Vietnam's healthiest and cheapest street cuisine. Consider a $1.50 soup with rice noodles, cilantro, a delicious broth, and a whole pork shank, or a $1 cup of strong, aromatic coffee. When it comes to transportation, renting a motorcycle will suffice for the day. However, not everyone is comfortable riding a motorcycle, particularly in places like Vietnam, where traffic may be chaotic.

The good news is that GrabBike (like Uber but on bikes!) is widely available in all major cities, and a 2-kilometer ride costs as little as $0.50! Long-distance buses and trains are also cost-effective and dependable. Accommodation is also more nice and affordable than virtually everywhere else on the planet.

Price: $30/ day

The north of Thailand is affordable for those on a low budget. As one proceeds south, the expense of living begins to double, treble, and even quadruple. Stay up north if you're short on time and money for your Thailand trip! Even in famous tourist destinations such as Chiang Mai and Pai, you can readily find modest rooms for less than $5. If you stick to street food (to each her own, but why eat spaghetti when you can have pad Thai, am I right? ), you will not only save money, but your experience will be far more authentic and delightful.

In terms of activities, you actually don't need a lot of money to have a good time because most things, such as seeing the White Temple, hiking, or gathering three other people from your hostel to rent a car and go on day trips, are all reasonably priced.

Price: $30/ day
Meals: $5 – $15/ day. Breakfast is available in several hostels.
Accommodation: $5-$10/ night in a hostel
Transportation: $6-$10 for a motorbike for the day (Prices may vary based on the condition of the bike and your bargaining skills) or a rental car split between 4 people
SIM card with data: $7 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity

The issue about Indonesia is that it may be either inexpensive or very expensive, depending on one major factor - transportation. Traveling between cities can be time-consuming and expensive, as can traveling from one island to another by private boat. Stick to one or two regions to save money! There's a lot to see and do, and staying longer in one place will only help you to travel deeper and have a more meaningful experience. If you want to travel on a budget, my best advice is to take local transportation!

On the other hand, food and drinks are inexpensive throughout the country, not to mention wonderful! Riding a scooter through the mountains is inexpensive, as is climbing, chasing waterfalls, and spending the day slouching in a hammock by the beach. Hostels are plentiful, communal, and reasonably priced, particularly in places like the Gili Islands.

Price: $30/ day
Meals: $5 – $15/ day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $5-$10/ night in a hostel
Transportation: $8-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills)
SIM card with data: $5 for 2GB with 30-day validity

Colombia, a colorful country with a terrible past, is quickly becoming a favorite inexpensive getaway. If you enjoy history, you will enjoy the museums and historical sites in Bogota, the Lost City, and elsewhere. If you enjoy nature, the Amazon welcomes you. Colombia also has some of the world's top diving destinations and beautiful beaches for divers. With housing, transportation, and food so cheap, you'll have enough for a few splurges - consider renting a magnificent villa for a night or two; you won't find a better price in this area of the world!

Price: $35/day

Meals: $10 – $15/ day. Some hostels offer complimentary breakfast

Accommodation: $8 – $12 per night in a hostel

Transportation: $1 – $3 for a full day of bus rides, or $10 – $50 for an intercity bus ride (be sure to check the domestic flights which can sometimes be cheaper than buses)

SIM card with data: $13 for 2GB with a 30-day validity

Mexico is brimming with exciting opportunities. This large country is rich in culture, nature, and some of the world's best food. Though the country may not have the best reputation for safety, most crime occurs in specific areas, and Mexico is a large country with many safe spots to visit. What's the good news? It is simple to travel on a budget in Mexico. For less than $20, you can visit at least 5 magnificent cenotes, such as the one shown above; for less than $3, you can eat great street cuisine like as tacos (I LOVE tacos), quesadillas, and tortillas; the white sand beaches are essentially free, and the hospitality? Priceless.

While moving around within a city is inexpensive, intercity travel in Mexico can be expensive, owing to the country's size. The best option is to rent a car, which costs about $30 - $50 per day and may be shared by four persons. If you are backpacking Mexico alone, attempt to remain in the same spot for a longer period of time to spread out your transportation costs. You will be able to explore deeper and discover true Mexico in this manner.

Price: $40/day
Meals: $8 – $15 per day. Some hostels offer complimentary breakfast
Accommodation: $8 – $15 per night in a hostel.
Transportation: $3 – $5 for a full day of bus and train rides, or $30 – $50 for an intercity bus ride
SIM card with data: $10 for 2GB with a 30-day validity

If you're going with USD or Euros, the exchange rate alone will save you a lot of money. At the time of writing, one South African Rand is equal to seven cents in the United States. Backpackers are hostels/guesthouses/tourist accommodations in South Africa that are often in lovely settings and each has a unique personality, not to mention economical. Food is where the large budget eater or saving may be found, as South Africa can be pricey. Cook your own food to save money. Grocery stores abound and are reasonably priced. You may save a lot of money by preparing your own breakfast and dinner on occasion.

Unfortunately, public transportation outside of Johannesburg and Cape Town is often scarce. While there are a few private firms and railways that provide transportation around the country, renting a car and sharing it with three other people is the best (and possibly cheapest) way to travel around.

Price: $40/ day

Meals: $12 – $15/ day

Accommodation: $12 – $15 per night in a “backpackers”

Transportation: $9 per day for a camper van split between 4 people

SIM card with data: $35 for 1GB with a 30-day validity