Funding a Gap Year
Southeast Asia gap year budget calculator
Tell our Gap Year AI how long you'll spend in Southeast Asia and get an itemised budget — flights from the UK, hostels, street food, buses, visas and jabs.
Describe your gap year
Southeast Asia it is! Roughly how long are you going for, and do you have particular countries in mind?
Common questions
How much does a gap year in Southeast Asia cost?
Most UK gap years in Southeast Asia land between £4,000 and £8,000 for three months including return flights. Hostels from £6–£15 a night and street food keep day-to-day costs low; flights, insurance and jabs are the big fixed costs.
Which Southeast Asian countries are cheapest?
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos are usually the cheapest day to day. Thailand and Bali are a little pricier in the tourist hubs, and Singapore is by far the most expensive.
Do I need visas for Southeast Asia?
UK passport holders get visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to most of the region, but Vietnam and Cambodia need an e-visa. The calculator adds visa fees for every country on your route.
What's included in the budget?
Everything — flights both ways, visas, vaccinations, insurance, gear, accommodation, food, local transport, activities, SIM, plus a 10% buffer. You can edit every line.