you could get by on less than $ 20 a day in these countries .

Everything is getting more expensive these days — from filling your car with gas to buying eggs — and travel is no exception. But after traveling all over the world, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to keep your budget in check is to visit an affordable country — places where a private room will run you $10 and a grab-and-go lunch costs less than $2.

If you’re interested in planning an affordable vacation, say hello to Asia. While it may not be particularly affordable to get to — especially from the US (but really, at this point, where is?) — it can be relatively affordable to travelinif you know where to look.

To help you wrap your mind around some of Asia’s most affordable countries, here’s a handy rundown of destinations (along with general prices you can find for hostels or food) if you’re looking to travel on a budget:

1.Indonesia

2.Laos

3.Thailand

4.Sri Lanka

5.Nepal

6.Vietnam

7.Malaysia

8.Cambodia

9.India

10.The Philippines

11.Bangladesh

12.Uzbekistan

For more tips about traveling through Asia on a budget, check outHostelworldandNomadic Matt’s handy travel guides.

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You can get by on less than $20 a day in these countries.

The writer standing at the entrance to a restaurant in Kathmandu, Nepal

Street vendors in Bangkok

Waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery

Tiered pools of blue-green water

The reflection of temples in the water at sunset

Golden sands and blue waters from above

Religious monument surrounded by snow-covered peaks

Tiny towering islands with boats in the foreground

Giant gold Buddha in front of towering mountains

The buildings of Angkor Wat

A city on the water in India

Blue waters off a tiny island

A Bengal tiger drinks from a river

Roof of a mosque surrounded by birds