I’m an Indian traveler planning an international trip in 2025 and I’m trying to decide between Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Bali. I’m mainly concerned about the overall budget. Is Sri Lanka more expensive than Thailand or Bali for Indian tourists? I’d like to know about costs for hotels, local transport, food (vegetarian and non-veg), activities, and shopping. For example, are mid-range hotels and homestays cheaper in Sri Lanka compared to Thailand? How do flight prices from India compare? Also, is eating out and doing activities like safaris or island tours in Sri Lanka going to cost more than things like island hopping in Thailand or excursions in Bali? I’d love to hear from travelers who have recently been to any of these places – which destination gave you better value for money?”
