And that includes food, hotels, and fun.

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In case you havent noticed, everything from groceries to rent is getting more expensive.

Its no wonder people are choosing tomove abroad.

View from a cafe in Lombok, Indonesia

Scenic ocean View at a Hillside Café in Lombok, Indonesia.Credit:Michael Herm/Getty Images

Laos

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While Vietnam and Thailand get plenty of attention, Laos is often overlooked.

When I visitedLuang Prabang, I was able to stay in a place likePhai Guesthousefor $13 a night.

The city is full of French colonial architecture andbakerieswith delicious treats for less than $4.

The Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang, Laos

The Nam Khan River, which flows into the Mekong River, is located in Luang Prabang, Laos.Wilfried Strang/Getty Images

Nepal

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I visited Nepal when I was traveling through northern India.

The journey costs$11 per personvia an air-conditioned bus.

Vietnam

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Vietnam continually ranks high among travelers looking for a deal.

Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal

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But beyond being affordable, the country is beautiful, with more than 2,000 miles of coastline.

There are hundreds of hotels, hostels, and homestays in Ha Long for around $15 a night.

Even islands like Siargao, known for its surf culture, have rooms for$30 or less.

Rural scene in Lombok, Indonesia

Idyllic rural scene in Lombok, Indonesia, with a traditional hut surrounded by lush green vegetation and a towering mountain.Michael Herm/Getty Images

A meal on the street is around $3, as is a train trip on a lower-tier car.

two pagoda at the Inthanon mountain at sunset, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Sunset over the two pagoda at the Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand.phutthiseth thongtae/Getty Images

Cable car is landmark of Ha Long, Vietnam

Cable car is a landmark of Ha Long City in Vietnam.Vithun Khamsong/Getty Images

Palm trees on Siargao Island, Philippines

Scenic aerial view of palm trees on Siargao Island, Philippines. Also known as the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines".Jacob Marsh/Getty Images

View of Humayuns Tomb in New Dehli, India

View of Humayuns Tomb, tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun in New Dehli, India.Anton Aleksenko/Getty Images