Which countries in the Asia offer the most value? Where can you travel to in 2020 that will allow you to go for longer, enjoy a higher standard, and save more money? Here are few amazing destinations across the continent.
Laos , $30 / day
Meals: $3 – $9 per day. Some hostels provide a basic breakfast
Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel. However if you have a bit more to spend, you can get a gorgeous room for closer to $35 that would easily cost $100 in the US.
Transportation: $6 – $15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills), or up to $25 for an intercity bus ticket
SIM card with data: $6 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity.
Vietnam , $30/day
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast that consist of a baguette, fruit, and coffee
Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel (here’s a full guide to the best hostels in Vietnam)
Transportation: $8-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills) or for an intercity bus ticket
SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
Cambodia , $25/day
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $3-$10 per night in a hostel (here’s a guide to the best hostels in Cambodia)
Transportation: $6-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills) or for an intercity bus ticket
SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
Northern Thailand , $30/day
Meals: $5 – $15 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $5-$10 per night in a hostel
Transportation: $6-$10 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills) or a rental car split between 4 people
SIM card with data: $7 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity.
Indonesia , $30/day
Meals: $5 – $15 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $5-$10 per 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
The Philippines, $35/day
Meals: $5 – $15 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $7-$13 per night in a hostel
Transportation: $10-$15 for a motorbike for the day (prices may vary depending on the bike condition and your haggling skills) or $15 – $20 for a boat ride from one island to another
SIM card with data: $6 for 2GB with 30-day validity.
Malaysia , $35/day
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $5 – $15 per night in a hostel
Transportation: $3 – $5 for a full day of train and bus rides, or $8 – $15 for an overnight intercity bus ride
SIM card with data: $8 for 2GB with 30-day validity.
Sri Lanka , $33/day
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $8-$15 per night in a hostel
Transportation: $10-$15 per person for a private car and driver split between 4 people, or $3-$5 for a second-class cabin train ride between cities
SIM card with data: $2 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
Nepal, $28/day ($15/day if trekking)
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $5-$10 per 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. Yes, it is that cheap
Taiwan , $34/day
Meals: $5 – $10 per day. Some hostels provide breakfast
Accommodation: $10 – $20 per night in a hostel (I highly recommend this one in Taipei!)
Transportation: $0 – $3 for a full day of bike, bus, and train rides, or $20 – $40 for an HSR ride between cities
SIM card with data: $33 for unlimited data with 28-day validity
India , $20/day
Meals: $3 – $6 per 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 (sometimes a domestic flight costs as little as $30, if you want to splurge without actually splurging!)
SIM card with data: $3 for 1.5GB with 30-day validity. Yes, it is that cheap!
Kyrgyzstan, $25/day
Meals: $4 – $8 per day
Accommodation: $8 – $12 per night in a hostel or a local guesthouse
Transportation: $0.20 for a local minibus ride, or $4 for an intercity bus ride – that’s right!
SIM card with data: $3 for 3GB with 30-day validity. Though I wouldn’t expect it to work in the mountains.
Well this is about it with respect to Asia. Hope this helps. Also somethings may change according to your needs. This was my research and knowledge. Happy travelling ❤.
VIAJAR 
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