Calculations

Averages are determined from the budgets submitted by our users. Only those costs that fall within a reasonable range (two standard deviations) of the median are included.

Some category averages are calculated by item, while some are calculated by day. Not all categories are included in the total daily average, and some categories count more than others. This is to ensure that the total daily average is realistic for the amount that one would actually spend if visiting.

For these reasons total daily averages are not a direct sum of the category averages.

Categories that are included in the total daily averages are:

• Accommodation
• Intercity Transportation (for countries only)
• Local Transportation
• Food
• Water
• Entertainment
• Communication
• Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps
• Tips and Handouts
• All Inclusive Tours

Categories excluded from the total daily average are:

• Souvenirs
• Living Expenses
• Visas
• Alcohol
• International Transportation
• Charitable Donations

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