How much money do you need to backpack for a month?

Budget travellers will be able to manage a month on around $1000-1200 if they only stick to one or two countries, stay in dorms, and eat mainly at markets. Flashpackers who prefer smaller dorms (or private rooms) and eating at a restaurant once a day should aim for $1500-2000.



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Yes, you might even be able to travel 1.5–2 months across Europe. Depends on how much less than $5000 but even around $3000 you should be comfortable.

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While it is definitely possible to do a month-long Europe trip on a tight budget, it isn't exactly cheap – unless you do hostels, don't take taxis/ubers, and don't eat out. Even then, it'll still most likely be over $1,000 USD and closer to $2,000 USD.

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If you plan a more extended vacation and need to know how 3 weeks in Europe budget look like, we'd say you're looking at spending about 850 per week, making it 2,550 euros total. To quickly recap, if you are traveling to Europe, you are looking at spending around 120 euros per day on average.

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As a general rule, though, it's a good idea to budget at least $100 a day for your vacation. This is just spending money, as hotel costs are likely to have been either paid in advance or settled by card when you check out.

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What NOT to pack for travel
  • Multiple pairs of jeans. My jeans that go everywhere with me. ...
  • High heels. ...
  • Shoes you haven't broken in. ...
  • Workout gear if you don't regularly work out at home. ...
  • Things you may only use once. ...
  • A different outfit for every day. ...
  • A laundry line. ...
  • A bunch of hair styling tools.


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Carry $100 to $300 Depending on your spending habits, a couple hundred dollars may be more than enough for your daily expenses or not enough. Regardless, the idea here is that you have some back-up cash on hand should you need to pay for something but you can't use a card or app.

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With 10,000 USD, you could easily travel around Europe for a few weeks. You could stay in budget hostels and eat at local restaurants or cook your own meals. If you plan carefully and look for deals, it's possible to stretch that amount even further.

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If you are a rookie backpacker looking to test the waters, aim for $100 or less for your first hiking backpack. At this price point, you can find a pack that offers enough to gage your interest. And if you are an experienced backpacker, plan to spend north of $200 for a pack that suits your needs.

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How Much Spending Money Do I Need Per Day? Virtually impossible to predict, we'd advise a figure roughly around €140 a day for spending money in Western Europe and about €60–140 a day for Eastern Europe.

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The main day-to-day costs associated with backpacking Europe include accommodation, food, sightseeing, public transportation, and a few extra incidental costs. Most frugal-minded, hostel-hopping backpackers spend around $75-$125/day in Western Europe and $40-$90/day in Eastern Europe.

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Every summer, Europe greets a stampede of sightseers. Before jumping into the peak-season pig pile, consider a trip during the off-season — generally November through March. Expect to pay less (most of the time). Off-season airfares are often hundreds of dollars cheaper.

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However, for a mid-range traveler, an average Europe trip cost per day could range from $100 to $300. This includes accommodation, food, attractions, and local transportation.

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