Total Expenses for 4.5 Months Backpacking in Asia 8 Countries in MYR

The total spending for each person travelling 8 countries cost around RM17717. The 8 countries include 28 days in Indonesia, 28 days in Taiwan, 22 days in Philippines, 5.5 days in Hong Kong, 19 days in Vietnam, 6 days in Cambodia, 13 days in Laos, 21.5 days in Thailand.

The Indonesia Backpacking Trip is separated from the other 7 countries backpacking trip as I need to go back Malaysia to attend my brother convocation. Hence, there are to total return flight cost RM426 include the 20kg check-in going there and 25ke check-in going back.

For the 7 countries, we flight to Taiwan first by AirAsia. After travelled round the Taiwan island. We flight to Manila and then transfer to Puerto Princesa which both by AirAsia. Then travelled around the Philippines by ferries and buses back to Manila. Then took the flight to Hong Kong by AirAsia and then continue to Hanoi by JetStar. All of these flight we took 20kg check-in for two person.

After travelling south from Hanoi to HCMC and enter Phnom Penh. Then travelled north to Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Rai, Thailand. Then travelled south again to last destination, Bangkok. The AirAsia flight that we took was with 45kg check-in luggage as Bangkok is a shopping heaven.

Therefore, the most expensive country that we have stay is definitely, Hong Kong, cost us average RM183 per day. Then follow by Philippines which is RM137 per day as travelling around Philippines with ferry is quite expensive. Next is the Taiwan which cost us RM121 per day. The rest are almost the same.

The total flight ticket cost RM2032 per person for 8 flights.

THE MOST EXPENSIVE

The most expensive ticket for out backpacking trip is definitely the Hong Kong Disneyland, Cost us RM280 per person!

The most expensive transport exclude the flight is the Ferry from El Nido to Coron, Philippines, Cost PHP1340 (RM111) per person.

While for the land transport is the Overnight Bus from Luang Prabang, Laos to Chiang Rai,Thailand, cost LAK 250,000 (RM125) per person. By the way, we also paid extra due to bus is not reliable.

The most expensive tour that we have taken are Lan Ha Bay - Ha Long Bay Day Cruise tour from Cat Ba Island, USD21 (RM90) per person. This tour is really worth although the weather is very cold.

The most expensive Motorbike rental is in El Nido, Philippines. The only motorbike rental in that country cost us PHP400 (RM33) per day.
Other Countries for a motorbike rental per day:
Indonesia : IDR60,000 (RM20)
Taiwan: TWD200 (RM28)
Vietnam: VND100,000 (RM19)
Cambodia: USD5 (RM21)
Laos: LAK20,000 (RM25)
Thailand: THB200 (RM28)

The most expensive accommodation is absolutely at Hong Kong. Cost us HKD200 (RM100) for a double room per night.
Other Countries Accomodation (Cheapest for Double Room or Dorms) per night for two persons:
Indonesia : IDR80,000 (RM27)
Taiwan : TWD310 (RM44)
Philippines : PHP640 (RM53)
Vietnam : VND170 (RM32) We found the cheapest and the best double bed room at Cat Ba Island.
Cambodia : USD5.7 (RM24) We stay at the dorm with just USD1 per person per night!
Laos : LAK78,500 (RM39)
Thailand : THB296 (RM38)