I spent three weeks in Bangladesh and was amazed at the low costs. A plate of biryani in Dhaka was $2, tea on the street cost $0.10, and rickshaw ride...

When I visited Bahrain, the costs reminded me of a mini-Dubai. I ate shawarma for $3 one day, then spent $25 on seafood the next. Taxis were the kille...

In Kigali, I often ate plates of rice, beans, and avocado for $3-4, and dinners with chicken or fish for $8. Moto-taxis were everywhere, costing just ...

I found Puerto Rico pricier than I first thought. In San Juan, mofongo dishes cost $15-18, while drinks in bars were $8 each. I relied on Uber, spendi...

I stayed in Asunción and Encarnación and was surprised at how cheap things were. Full restaurant meals with steak, sides, and a drink cost $8-10, whil...

I spent three weeks in Namibia and realised the country is stunning but pricey. Meals were fair, $10-15 per plate, but transport was the killer. I ren...

During my month in Myanmar, I was amazed how far money went. I ate mohinga every morning for $1 and never spent more than $6 on lunch or dinner, unles...

I stayed in Chisinau for three weeks and loved how affordable it was. Cafeterias with soups and dumplings cost $4-5, and I once had a steak dinner wit...

Mauritius was a mix for me - cheap local food but high transport costs. I loved grabbing dhal puris for $2 and curries for $6 in Port Louis, but once ...