There are plenty of pretty cheap places to see around the world this year, but none of them are as affordable as these Asian destinations! ?
We've compiled a list of the most cost-effective cities to visit in Asia, according to the Backpacker Index for 2016 provided by Priceoftravel.com. We also found out when the best times to visit these destinations are (perfect weather?).
By the way: we converted all US dollars prices (January, 2016) to Canadian dollars with the daily exchange rate (1,3362). Also, the average daily budget includes: one night in an hostel, 2 public transportation rides, 1 attraction, 3 cheap meals and 3 cheap drinks.
Pokhara // Nepal
Best time to go: Oct–Mar
Average daily budget: $21
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Photo cred - Michael Fludkov
Hanoi // Vietnam
Best time to go: Oct–Dec
Average daily budget: $22
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Ho Chi Minh City // Vietnam
Best time to go: Feb
Average daily budget: $24
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Chiang Mai // Thailand
Best time to go: Nov- Feb (cool season), Mar-Jun (hot season)
Average daily budget: $24
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Goa // India
Best time to go: Nov-Mar
Average daily budget: $24
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Kathmandu // Nepal
Best time to go: Sep-Nov
Average daily budget: $26
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Photo cred - Leo
Vientiane // Laos
Best time to go: Nov–Feb
Average daily budget: $26
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Luang Prabang // Laos
Best time to go: Nov–Feb
Average daily budget: $30
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Colombo // Sri Lanka
Best time to go: Jan–Mar
Average daily budget: $30
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Delhi (and New Delhi) // India
Best time to go: Oct–Mar
Average daily budget: $31
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Phnom Penh // Cambodia
Best time to go: Oct-Apr
Average daily budget: $31
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Photo cred - it is elisa
Yangon // Burma (Myanmar)
Best time to go: Nov-Feb
Average daily budget: $32
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Manila // Philippines
Best time to go: Dec– Feb
Average daily budget: $33
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Hoi An // Vietnam
Best time to go: Feb-May
Average daily budget: $33
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Mumbai // India
Best time to go: Dec-Jan
Average daily budget: $33
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Bangkok // Thailand
Best time to go: Nov-Feb
Average daily budget: $33
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Photo cred - Nick Botter
Jakarta // Indonesia
Best time to go: Jul-Oct
Average daily budget: $33
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