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Trip cost from the US — 12 destinations in $

Updated October 2026

Mid-range daily budget per person (3-star hotel, local meals + a dinner out, two taxi rides), no flights. Tap a place for item-by-item prices in USD and the price where it becomes a rip-off.

🇻🇳 Da Nangabout 87% cheaper than New York · meal $1.9

$57/day

🇻🇳 Hanoiabout 86% cheaper than New York · meal $2.66

$61/day

🇹🇭 Chiang Maiabout 82% cheaper than New York · meal $2.42

$67/day

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh Cityabout 86% cheaper than New York · meal $2.28

$68/day

🇮🇩 Baliabout 85% cheaper than New York · meal $2.15

$79/day

🇹🇭 Bangkokabout 78% cheaper than New York · meal $3.03

$86/day

🇰🇷 Seoulabout 60% cheaper than New York · meal $7.25

$150/day

🇲🇽 Mexico Cityabout 67% cheaper than New York · meal $8.6

$177/day

🇯🇵 Tokyoabout 52% cheaper than New York · meal $7.43

$212/day

🇲🇽 Cancúnabout 55% cheaper than New York · meal $11

$247/day

🇵🇹 Lisbonabout 48% cheaper than New York · meal $14

$272/day

🇪🇸 Barcelonaabout 35% cheaper than New York · meal $17

$297/day

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FAQ

What is the cheapest trip from the US?

Of these 12 destinations, Da Nang has the lowest mid-range daily cost at about $57 per person, and $18 on a shoestring. The priciest is Barcelona at about $297 a day.

Where does money from the US go furthest?

For everyday spending, Da Nang, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali cost less than 60% of what the same things cost in New York. Hotels vary more than food, so check both.

How are these USD prices calculated?

Local prices are converted at about $1 per US dollar. Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels and switch to the median of real traveller reports once an item has 3 or more. Flights are not included.