Comments on: Budget Travel in South America

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:59:23 +0000

In reply to Lia Pontarelli. Thanks Lia. We totally agree that there is nothing worse than coming home to see the dreaded bank statement! That is why we are like you, and really sit down and evaluate our budget when traveling in South America or anywhere in the world. I agree that the Big Mac Index is key to helping us too! Let's us know really how far our dollar will go!

By: Lia Pontarelli

Lia Pontarelli — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:34:06 +0000

How have I never heard of the Big Mac Index Converter! What a great idea and way for people to visualize how they’re spending their money. I enjoying putting together a budget when I’m planning a trip. For one, it helps me narrow in on what parts of the trip are truly most important to me. Secondly, I love not coming home and looking at my bank statement in shock of what I spent! These tips would really help while putting together my budget!

By: Mimmie Human

Mimmie Human — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:06:04 +0000

Great tips I would love to go back to South America. Thanks

By: Lia Cooper

Lia Cooper — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:39:36 +0000

South America is so huge and so awesome. The Amazon, Patagonia, Machu Picchu, Rio, the hills of Peru, Angel Falls, and so much more. Thanks for providing these tips to save money.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:36:07 +0000

In reply to Clarice. Yeah, hitting up a real local grocery store in a foreign country is such a fun and unique adventure that can also help you budget travel anywhere but especially in South America.

By: Clarice

Clarice — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:01:49 +0000

Yes I am! I have been planning to explore South America so I am so happy to stumble upon your post. Thank you for sharing these tips. Taking note of how to save money on food. I like the idea of hitting up the local grocery store. I did this in Japan and was surprised to see a lot of local foods and produce. It was a great experience.

Anyway, this Big Mac Index is interesting and would love to learn and explore it more. Thank you for sharing the converter.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:22:13 +0000

In reply to Di Hickman. Yeah, we often do the same as not only eating where the locals is a great way to budget travel in South America but it is a great way to find the best food around!

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:21:13 +0000

In reply to Monidipa. Glad you enjoyed your time in South America while still saving money on your travels there!

By: Monidipa

Monidipa — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:18:56 +0000

Before I had visited South America even I had heard that it is very expensive but when I traveled there I understood one thing that if I maintain a budget then it can be well affordable. I always love to travel on local transport when I visit a place. Plus booking cheap accommodation and flights which are good too is necessary. And obviously visiting in off-season always has its pros.

By: Di Hickman

Di Hickman — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:08:52 +0000

Eating where the locals eat is a great way to save money. We always try to do that wherever we travel to

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:29:00 +0000

In reply to Kareen Liez Datoy. Yeah, using Airbnb has not only saved us lots of money on travel around the world, but we have stayed in some amazing places too for pennies on the dollar!

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:26:59 +0000

In reply to Chris (Punta Cana Travel Blog). Haha, you sound like me (Eric). I often am trying to pitch my wife Darcee on the idea of overnight bus travel so we can double dip on the savings like you said. I did that when I rode a Bus from Lima to Cusco and didn't mind it at all cause those busses had really nice recliner seats!

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:24:38 +0000

In reply to Michele. Haha, yeah the Big Mac Index seems to be a new revelation for most people. You might also hear a Coca Cola type comparison and the Millennial generations seem to compare the price of things in Starbucks. But, the Big Mac index is still king when trying to budget travel anywhere and especially if you are hoping to budget travel in South America.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:22:35 +0000

In reply to Lyosha. We couldn't agree more with you Lyosha! Dont get me wrong, I dont want my new wife to go slumming it in a dangerous shanty of a place. But all we need is a nice bed, a safe place to store our gear, and preferably a hot shower and we are good. Plus, I'd rather spend my money on another trip or some epic once in a lifetime bucket list activity or experience than a bloated, expensive room with cable tv that I will never see.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:18:50 +0000

In reply to Aaliziyah. Haha, well glad to help you understand international finance a bit more over a hamburger!