I stayed in Doha for a week and found it fairly modern but not cheap. Shawarma plates were $5, but dinners in the Pearl cost $25+. The metro was fanta...

I stayed in Port Moresby and Mt. Hagen, and daily costs surprised me. Meals in local spots were $6, but restaurants were $20. PMVs were cheap at $2, y...

I stayed in Panama City for two weeks and my daily spend averaged $50. Street meals were $4, nicer dinners $15, and Ubers $5. Tips were always 10%. My...

I travelled from Islamabad to Hunza and was amazed at the low costs. Biryani plates were $2, chicken karahi with naan $5, and tea just a few cents. Ri...

I stayed in Bergen and Oslo and was shocked by costs. A coffee was $5, pizza was $25, and beer $1Buses cost $4.50 each, and trains to Flam were $40. T...

I stayed in Abuja and Lagos and found prices higher than expected. Suya and rice plates were $3-4, but restaurant dinners were $15+. Bolt rides cost m...

I stayed in Tofo and Maputo and saw different price levels. Local stews with rice were $4-5, but seafood on the beach was $15. Chapas between towns we...

I stayed in Ulaanbaatar for a couple weeks and daily costs were low. Lunches with dumplings were $4, dinners $12, and taxis never more than $Tips were...

During my Malta stay, food costs hit me hardest. Pastizzi snacks were €2, but dinners in Valletta were €25 minimum. A cappuccino was €3.50, and taxis ...