Daily Budget Calculator
Work out what a trip actually costs per day, then multiply by the things people forget.
Most travel budgets fail in the same way: they estimate the daily costs accurately and then forget the fixed ones. Enter your per-day costs below, add your flights and visas, and the calculator will add a contingency buffer — because something always costs more than planned.
Your costs
Your estimate
Per person, per day$0
Total trip, one person$0
Total for all travellers$0
Estimates only. Daily costs vary enormously by region — a mid-range day in Switzerland costs several times the equivalent in Southeast Asia.
Rough daily costs by region
| Region | Backpacker | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia | $25 – 45 | $60 – 110 | $180+ |
| South Asia | $20 – 35 | $50 – 90 | $150+ |
| Latin America | $30 – 50 | $70 – 120 | $200+ |
| Eastern Europe | $35 – 55 | $80 – 130 | $200+ |
| Western Europe | $70 – 100 | $150 – 250 | $400+ |
| United States | $70 – 110 | $160 – 260 | $350+ |
| Japan | $50 – 70 | $110 – 170 | $280+ |
| Nordics & Iceland | $90 – 130 | $190 – 300 | $450+ |
| Australia & New Zealand | $60 – 90 | $140 – 230 | $380+ |
Figures are per person per day, excluding international flights. Start with our planning guides for a fuller method.
