11,926.83 € – 12 months, 15 countries, 26 flights in 2012
Maybe you remember that in 2011 I counted all my costs from the year on the road so you could have an idea how much I spent. Many people think you need to be a millionaire to travel around the world but it is not true! When traveling I spend more or less the same money as when I used to live in Scotland or Italy.
In 2011 I visited 14 countries, took 21 flights and the whole 2011 of traveling cost me 9,601.56 €.
In 2012 I visited 15 countries: Slovakia, Czech Republic, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, USA, Egypt, Portugal, Spain, Italy, England, Hungary, Ukraine.
5 more countries were just stopovers where I did not see anything: Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Dominican Republic and Peru.
In 2012 I took 26 flights.
If I divide it into countries, then without the flights to get there, during:
- 5 weeks in Argentina I spent 853.38 €
- 4 weeks in Chile I spent 629.27 €
- 4 weeks in Bolivia I spent 510,12 €
- 3 weeks in Costa Rica I spent 735.85 € (I took a week of all inclusive holidays there which cost me 387,65 €)
- 3 and a half weeks in the USA I spent 660 €
As usual, the worst is always the transport. I also spent quite a lot on food as I love to get healthy food to stay fit when traveling and it usually costs more than junk food :( And I spent much more on the accommodation than in 2011 because of some unexpected things, such as having to pay a hotel in Barcelona for more than 400 € for 3 nights just because an apartment rental company messed up with my bookings and I ended up at the street; or when we broke up with my ex boyfriend and I had to pay the expensive accommodation in New York City when figuring out how to get over the break up.
And I found out that I spend more on shopping when in Slovakia so should stop it!
Dividing all 2012 costs into categories:
- food – spent 1,734.27 €
- accommodation – 916.97 €
- transport – 4,012.32 €
- shopping and souvenirs – 1,895.18 € (I also bought a waterproof camera and a laptop)
- cosmetics – 377.37 €
- entrance to tourist attractions and visas – 223.39 €
- blogs and conferences – 564.74 €
- other – 2,202.59 € (including all inclusive holidays to Egypt for me and my mum)
In 2012 I spent 11,926.83 € for visiting 15 countries and taking 26 flights.
Which is 993.90 € per month.
I would have spent much more if I didn’t work with so many travel agencies, tourist boards, hotels, apartment rental and other sponsors.
In 2013 I will be doing Adventure and Spa project around the world so let’s see how it goes :)
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Pablo:
Hola Pablo! A veces no es buena idea contar lo q uno gasta jaja. Where do you live? I am in Slovakia now :) And when are you going to Mexico? I will go to Baja California in May :)
Pablo
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Ahoj Alex!
I just found your blog and I like that of “crazy, sexy and fun”, good description.
I think I should count my expenses as you do; I visited 13 countries last year and took 12 flights, unfortunately just in Europe. But for this year Mexico is already planned.
The funny part is that I live in your country :P
Cheers, Pablo.
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine:
Exactly, I was paying half of all the money I spent in 2012 only on the rent in Scotland in 2010! Good luck with your expenses :)
GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine
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Wow, that’s amazing! Congrats. It’s less than rent in a big city! Transportation always feels like the highest and it can really get up there the moment you have to fly anywhere.
Bravo to you! I can only hope that I’ll be as successful in my travels.
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Yuriy:
I am really trying so it’s nice to see people appreciate my efforts :)
Yuriy
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wow quite inspiring, you know how to budget!
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ The World Wanderer:
Now is the best time to start for 2013 :)
The World Wanderer
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This is great! I really need to calculate my costs and see how much I’m spending. I never seem to keep track.
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Christy:
Thanks :) It’s good in a way but then I am angry with myself seeing on what I spend the most :D
Christy
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Not bad at all! I say this every year, but I really should start tracking my expenses.
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Shane:
Thanks, Shane! I wish I spent even less on the flights :)
Shane
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I am still n amazement of how little you spent even after the flights. Thanks for breaking it down I am going to have to look a bit more into traveling.
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ NomadTravels:
Thank you :) That’s the hard work :)
NomadTravels
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Alex, you truly are amazing! Only 1,734€ on healthy food? Wow, you have my sincere admiration! I’ve known a few frugal travelers, but you definitely take the cake!
Crazy Sexy Fun Traveler
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Comment@ Anthony – Man Vs Clock:
Yep, I guess so! No alcohol = more trips :)
Anthony - Man Vs Clock
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Cheap-arse :P Nah I’m impressed – especially with the ground you have covered and I think the no alcohol has saved you tons!
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Leyla Giray:
Thank you, Leyla :) All the best to you too and hope to see you soon :)
Leyla Giray
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Well done with the budgeting – I managed to spend approximately that in a year’s travel but that was more than 10 years ago, and with very few flights. You are doing great! And, by the way – Have a happy and memorable and fun 2013!!
Crazy sexy fun traveler
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Comment@ Brenna:
Thanks so much, Brenna :) I try hard not to spend much :)
Brenna
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Hey Alex, this is some wise spending! I can’t believe you only spent that much for touring 15 countries! Way to go, girl! Cheers to more travels in 2013!