While expensive Europe and the Caribbean are no longer options for many budget travelers, Southeast Asia remains a more affordable destination, according to the site. In many countries, most Americans can enjoy higher purchasing power and a better quality of life thanks to a strong dollar and affordable luxury amenities.
4 most affordable destinations
While much of Southeast Asia is not too expensive, there are four destinations that are the most affordable. Vietnam is certainly one of them. According to Travel of Path, if you want to feel like you are entering a fairy tale, visit the countryside of Vietnam. Home to some of the most impressive landscapes in Southeast Asia, you will definitely bring home some amazing photos. In Vietnam, prices for some spending activities have been calculated by Travel of Path based on the destination of Ho Chi Minh City.
Accordingly, the price for a normal dinner can be around 5 USD and if you want to enjoy a luxurious meal, the price is only around 20-30 USD.
While expensive Europe and the Caribbean are no longer options for many budget travelers, Southeast Asia remains a budget-friendly destination.
As for coffee, visitors won't have to worry about the price as it only costs about 75 US cents in Ho Chi Minh City.
In terms of accommodation, budget hotels and hostels are under $10/night, mid-range accommodation is around $20 while luxury hotels are also under $100.
Next up is Cambodia, which also has stunning scenery and plenty of interesting places to visit. Here, costs are calculated in Siem Reap and are very reasonable. A budget dinner for one person will cost less than $5, while a fine dining meal will cost less than $20. Speaking of coffee, a cup of coffee in Siem Reap won’t cost much, only about $1.30.
In terms of accommodation, budget hotels start from under $7, mid-range hotels start from as low as $25 and 5-star hotels start from as low as $50.
Next up is Indonesia, home to beautiful islands like Bali and Java. Known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters and open-minded culture, Indonesia attracts visitors of all ages and walks of life, and is especially popular with long-term visitors.
In terms of costs, Travel of Path calculated prices in Canggu, Bali, one of the more expensive destinations in Indonesia. Here, a budget dinner for one person costs under $3, while a fine dining meal can cost under $20. If you want to try caffeine, a regular cup of coffee in Canggu will cost you around $1.
As for hotels, it is easy to find budget accommodations for under $30/night, mid-range hotels can cost under $70 and luxury hotels can cost between $100-$200/night.
And one destination that can’t be missed is Thailand, where visitors can have a variety of experiences. There are beautiful beaches, ancient temples and great nightlife. And visitors will be reassured to know that all of this fun will come at a low cost. In Thailand, costs are calculated in Bangkok. Accordingly, a cheap dinner for one person can cost as little as $7, while a fine meal can cost between $20 and $40. For coffee, visitors will only spend about $2 or less.
As for hotels, travelers will easily find budget hotels and accommodations for under $10 per night, mid-range hotels for as low as $30, and luxury hotels for under $100.
The strong return of Southeast Asian tourism
According to Travel of Path, Southeast Asia is one of the trendiest travel destinations in 2023 as most countries here have lifted COVID-19 restrictions. Traveling here, Americans no longer need to go through many complicated procedures.
Southeast Asia is one of the trendiest travel destinations in 2023
In addition to the openness of COVID-19 policies, another factor is price. While all the favorite vacation spots of Americans, from Mexico to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, have recorded skyrocketing prices for tourism services in recent months.
In Europe, the summer of 2023 will see even steeper price increases, as experts predicted last November. Meanwhile, some resorts in North and Central America are shifting their focus to high-end customers. In a difficult economic climate, Southeast Asia is becoming an attractive destination not only for backpackers and budget travelers but also for the younger generation who want to travel to other countries to experience remote work.
