I am departing for a RTW backpacking trip on Oct 11th. I am suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety (freaking out a bit). I am worried about how my budget will hold up. I put together a budget from other websites. Can someone with more experience on the matter let me know if the following daily averages (in US Dollars) seem reasonable:

Japan 9 Days $100 per day
China 60 Days $35 per day
South East Asia 87 Days $30 per day
India 60 Days $25 per day
Uganda/Tanzania 20 Days $70 per day
Egypt 15 Days $35 per day
Eastern Europe 30 Days $40 per day
Western Europe 45 Days $80 per day

Thanks.

Jeez I wish I had that much money!
Don't worry your well overstocked on cash.

Looks like a crazy, fun itinerary.

Here are my only observations:

China - $35 should be fine once you get away from the coast, but it may be tight in certain spots along the coast.

Eastern Europe - That's a broad term for a big area. I think $40 would be fine in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Rep., It may not be enough for Slovenia and some other pricier spots.

SE Asia - $30 should be more than enough. You will probably be able to save up extra there to cushion some of the other more expensive places.

I was traveling with two people so it's a little harder for me to estimate for one.

Western Europe budget sounds roughly right (I live in england). Just remember that the capital cities are expensive try and stay a little out side the centre. Like London and Paris places with good metro or tube rutes stay in a hosel 3 or 4 stops from the centre and you could have a bomb.

andy

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Originally posted by Andy_g_Miller:
Western Europe budget sounds roughly right (I live in england). Just remember that the capital cities are expensive try and stay a little out side the centre. Like London and Paris places with good metro or tube rutes stay in a hosel 3 or 4 stops from the centre and you could have a bomb.

andy

Just remember when shopping on the dollar in England, everything is double price. A 20 pound hostel, is a 40
dollar hostel, tube ride $8 etc. It adds up quick.

Does this money include ground transit (ie: train and bus tix?)

If it is just for food, bed and fun, then you're set. If you're expecting this to buy your bus tickets too, it might be a little tight. Not impossible, but it could cramp your style a bit.

Best of luck! (And remember, it's not too late to take a second summer job.)

To say nothing of the effect of two-and-a-half years' worth of inflation