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.
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, 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.
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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.
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.
Sunset over the two pagoda at the Inthanon mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand.phutthiseth thongtae/Getty Images
Cable car is a landmark of Ha Long City in Vietnam.Vithun Khamsong/Getty Images
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, tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun in New Dehli, India.Anton Aleksenko/Getty Images
