4. Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Domestic Beer 0.5 litre: $1.32
- Inexpensive restaurant meal: $1.22
- Single journey via public transportation cost: $0.61
- Suitable hostel: Aoi Garden Home, Dorms from US$ 4.81, Private rooms for US $ 5.61
This chilled out part of Northern Thailand is the absolute favorite for backpackers’ and the super cheap prices simply act like the ‘cherry on top.’ You can tick your sight seeing checklist, eat and party boxes as this city consists of within it thousand-year-old walls for you to explore, street food galore across the streets of Warorot Market and if you like to do the drink thing, then the neon lit drink dens along Loi Kroh Road is perfect for you.
The local specialty ‘khao soi’ which is basically yellow wheat noodles in a curry broth is obviously a must-try for a fellow explorer and if you do not visit the slopes of Doi (mount) Suthep, your visit will absolutely be incomplete! A day trip to the Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep is a must see. Although you’ll have to take a 300 –step to get up there and discover the 1400 year old temple, the view is going to make your climbing struggle worth it.