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and to eat a few good meals. In order to hit that figure, you would need to stay in hostels, couch-surf, cook
a number of your meals, car share, drink little, use discount cards, and only do two major activities.
Additionally, using a camper van for accommodation and getting around on your own, you could lower
your daily average even further. As Laurence says, “I set myself a living budget of around $55 USD a day,
which is absolutely achievable if you manage your money properly.” If you are driving in a camper van,
camping, cooking food, and limiting your activities, this budget is very realistic. After all, instead of paying
for an expensive tour through the outback, you can just do it yourself in your car!
Australia isn't a cheap country, but like any place, if done smartly and skillfully using the budget tips
mentioned in this section, it doesn't need to be overbearingly expensive. While a trip there won't be as cheap
as a trip to Costa Rica or Thailand, you can still find ways to save money and reduce your costs.
