Mud,where can you stay for $30/day? and i think you missed the point. its about averageing all other expenses food and booze, shopping , taxis, adventures, subs, etc. diveded by number of days, exclusive of air and lodgeings. We don't keep a running track, when we get low on J's we go back to scotia bank. But when we get home I do like to tally and Know what i spent and try and remember where? Example $5500-900(flights)-1600(hotel)=$3000divided 18 days=$166divided 2 people = $83/day per person. I like to compare what i spend from year to year I find it helps me plan for next year. Cheers!