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Financial planning determines the viability of any trip. Accurate estimation prevents underfunding or overspending. This tool calculates projected expenses for over 150 countries by adjusting for travel style and duration. It aggregates current cost-of-living indices for accommodation, local transport, and nutrition.

Budgeting relies on three tiers. The Budget tier assumes hostels, street food, and public transit. The Mid-range tier accounts for private rooms, restaurant meals, and occasional taxis. The Luxury tier estimates 4-star hotels, fine dining, and private tours. Regional economic variances significantly impact the final sum.

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Formulas

The estimator uses a linear summation of daily cost vectors adjusted for the selected country coefficient C and style multiplier S. The total cost T is calculated as:

T = d × {
Cb if BudgetCm if Mid-rangeCl if Luxury

Reference Data

CountryBudget (Daily)Mid-range (Daily)Luxury (Daily)Currency
Thailand3075200$ (USD)
Japan65150400$ (USD)
Switzerland90220550$ (USD)
Bolivia2555130$ (USD)
France70180450$ (USD)
Mexico3580220$ (USD)
India2050150$ (USD)
Norway85200500$ (USD)
Vietnam2560160$ (USD)
USA80200450$ (USD)
Turkey3070190$ (USD)
Egypt2560170$ (USD)

Frequently Asked Questions

International flights, travel insurance, and pre-trip vaccinations are not included. The calculation covers only on-the-ground expenses such as accommodation, meals, local transit, and basic activities.
Rates represent national averages. Major tourist hubs like Paris or Tokyo will exceed the national average, while rural areas will be cheaper. A safety margin of 15% is recommended for unexpected costs.
No. The luxury tier assumes 4-5 star hotels, fine dining, and private car services. Ultra-luxury expenses like helicopter transfers or presidential suites are outliers not covered by standard indices.
USD provides a stable baseline for international comparison. Local currencies fluctuate rapidly against inflation. Converting the final USD figure to your local currency at the current spot rate provides the most reliable estimate.