{"id":79443,"date":"2018-06-28T10:31:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T10:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=79443"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:22:08","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to travel the world?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201c<strong>How much does it cost to travel the world<\/strong>\u201d is a question I\u2019m asked a lot as a travel writer. It&#8217;s also a question that has a thousand possible answers. The factors that contribute to the cost of a round the world trip are infinite, but I know you haven\u2019t clicked on this post to talk ifs and hypotheticals &#8211; you want answers! So let\u2019s try and get to the bottom of it&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>The short answer:<\/h2>\n<p>Around \u00a320,000. Based on personal experience travelling long term between cheap and expensive destinations, this is what I\u2019d estimate the average person would need for a comfortable year long trip. I\u2019m talking all flights included, staying in decent hostels, eating like a local, choosing the cheapest modes of transportation, ticking off all of your bucket list experiences and having enough left over for plenty of partying. Of course, you could burn through this in a month living it up in Dubai or Vegas, or live like a true nomad on less than half of this in rural India &#8211; this is a \u2018middle of the road\u2019 estimate!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80033 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world-@rawpixel.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to travel the world- map and planning\" width=\"875\" height=\"571\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7:\u00a0<a class=\"_3l__V _1CBrG vTCGl _1ByhS _4kjHg post links\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@rawpixel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">@rawpixel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>The long answer:<\/h2>\n<p>Okay, like I mentioned earlier it\u2019s not quite as simple as that. Travel planning is hard work &#8211; luckily I\u2019m here to help you break down some of those costs!<\/p>\n<p>NB: When you&#8217;ve finished this, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/travel-on-a-budget\/\" class=\"post links\">travel on a budget<\/a> guide next.<\/p>\n<h3>1. How much will I spend on accommodation?<\/h3>\n<p>Assuming you\u2019ll be staying in hostels &#8211; which why wouldn\u2019t you be, they\u2019re amazing &#8211; you won&#8217;t spend as much on accommodation as you might think! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/accommodation\/India\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Dorm beds in India<\/a> cost at little as \u00a33-\u00a34 a night, which means you could have a roof over your head for a whole month for under \u00a3100! In South East Asia and South America expect to pay about \u00a310, whilst in the US and countries in Western Europe you\u2019ll usually need to budget around \u00a330-\u00a340 a night. See what I mean about varying factors? It\u2019s a no brainer that your money will stretch further in less economically developed countries, which is something you\u2019ll have to consider.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80053 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world-Tiki-Tiki-Beach-Hostel.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to travel the world - Tiki Tiki Beach Hostel\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>You can get a bed at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Tiki-Tiki-Beach-Hostel\/Koh-Samui\/280953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Tiki Tiki Beach Hostel<\/a> in Koh Samui, Thailand from just \u00a310.40 a night!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. How much will I spend on transport?<\/h3>\n<p>Flights are always going to take a big chunk of your budget, and while there\u2019s no getting around this, pre-booking and choosing round trip flights can save you a lot of money. Did you know that a lot of travel agents offer set around the world routes? With a bit of pre-planning you could cross six continents for under \u00a33000, or take a grand tour of Asia or the Americas for around \u00a31500.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the fewer flights you take, the cheaper this will be. When time is no constraint, make the most of sleeper buses and trains when possible &#8211; they\u2019re really not that bad! I once saved myself hundreds by taking a 27 hour coach across Brazil instead of a two hour flight. Overnight buses and trains around South East Asia can carry you thousands of miles for under \u00a310 per journey, whilst an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/inter-rail-europe-my-top-ten-tips\/\" class=\"post links\">Interrail<\/a> pass can take you all around Europe starting from \u00a3200!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world-@jnezon.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to travel the world - transport - train through mountains\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@jnezon<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. How much will I spend on food and drink?<\/h3>\n<p>One thing I cannot stress enough is the benefits of eating authentic, local cuisine wherever you are. I\u2019m aiming this at the travellers who search for a English style pub to get a fry up every morning! Not only are you wasting a lot of money, you\u2019re also missing out on one of the most important and enriching things about travel &#8211; incredible food! A full plate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/bangkok-street-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">pad thai on the streets of Bangkok<\/a> will fill you up for less than \u00a31 and possibly change your life (trust me, it\u2019s that good). Eating less meat can also save you pennies, not to mention lowering your chances of catching the dreaded Delhi belly. In more expensive countries such as Australia where a meal out will cost around \u00a320 &#8211; \u00a330, cooking in your hostel is usually advisable.<br \/>\nFor reference, your weekly food budget for travelling Australia could start at around \u00a350, assuming you\u2019d be utilising a free hostel breakfast (which most offer) and cooking a lot of your own meals. Comparatively, \u00a325 a week in India would be enough to include plenty of meals out.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol and nights out are bound to put a bigger strain on your budget. But don\u2019t worry, there\u2019s usually a hostel party going on somewhere with discount or bring-your-own drinks. I once stayed in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Hanoi\/Vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">hostel in Hanoi<\/a> that let guests help themselves to free beer for an hour every day &#8211; needless to say this was taken FULL advantage of. Whilst you can get a whole bucket of alcohol for under \u00a35 in Thailand, a single Singapore Sling will cost you almost \u00a325 &#8211; enough to make even Londoners eyes water! Wherever you are though, there are bargains to be found &#8211; and if you\u2019re planning on being here for a good time and a long time, then it\u2019s up to you to hunt them down!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-80081 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/How-much-does-it-cost-to-travel-the-world-Bangkok-street-food-@avlxyz.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to travel the world - Bangkok street food \" width=\"875\" height=\"586\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0@avlxyz<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. How much will I spend on activities and excursions?<\/h3>\n<p>No one wants to arrive in Paris and admire the Eiffel Tower from a distance because they blew their budget! Travel is all about unique experiences, so every penny spent on them is worth it in my opinion. Want the good news? Some of the world\u2019s best attractions are free &#8211; from temple hopping in Thailand to exploring Central Park. Take advantage of these and you won\u2019t worry about splashing out on on more expensive activities. For instance, a scuba diving course in Indonesia costs around \u00a3300, excursions to Ha Long Bay start at about \u00a340, and taking in the view from the top of the Empire State will set you back \u00a330, so make sure you have plenty of your money set aside for this sort of thing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5) How much will I spend on visas, passports and jabs?<\/h3>\n<p>I left the boring bit \u2018til last, but there\u2019s no avoiding it. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/passport-fees\" class=\"post links\">UK passport currently costs \u00a375<\/a> if you don\u2019t already have a valid one. Jabs can also be a big expense that people often don\u2019t realise. Many are free from your GP, but others you may need to purchase. These include, rabies (\u00a3120-\u00a3165), Japanese encephalitis (\u00a3180), yellow fever (\u00a360) and hepatitis B (\u00a350). OUCH!! This is without mentioning anti-malaria tablets, which start at around \u00a320 for a week\u2019s dosage. If you\u2019re travelling across multiple continents, the chances are you\u2019ll need some, if not all of these.<\/p>\n<p>Visa prices differ from country to country, and you could get by without getting any at all. For example, UK citizens can travel through most of Europe and South America visa free; bonus! Some of the most common tourist visa fees for UK citizens include; Thailand (\u00a320), Vietnam (\u00a333) and India (\u00a3100). These seem pretty reasonable when you consider them alongside some of the worlds most expensive visas. Single entry visas to Russia cost \u00a3185! (World cup goers are exempt.)<\/p>\n<p>So, is it all worth it?<br \/>\nOne word, YES! Honestly, what else in the world is more worthy of your hard earned cash? Just get out there and enjoy the world &#8211; it\u2019s waiting!<\/p>\n<h3>Pin this blog for later!<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-84821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Travel-Tips_Budget_EN-583x875.png\" alt=\"How much does it cost to travel the world?\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cHow much does it cost to travel the world\u201d is a question I\u2019m asked a lot as a travel writer. It&#8217;s also a question that has a thousand possible answers. 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