The table below indicates the total cost that I paid to get to the start line of my round the world cycle. The items indicate the final price that I paid for each category. (Final accomodation and flight prices are not included)
For a full breakdown of the costs associated with each category please click on the item name to open a separate page and then scroll down to the relevant information:
Item | Cost |
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Bike | £1089 |
Bike accessories | £141 |
Racks, panniers and Dry Bags | £528 |
Camping Equipment | £624 |
Cooking Equipment | £184 |
Electricals | £460 |
Cycle Wear | £287 |
Clothing | £152 |
Vaccinations | £152 |
Visas | £265 |
Insurance | £250 |
Total Cost | £3980 |
When I set about planning this trip the figures that I had in my head were that the bike set up would cost around £1500, and all of the kit and camping equipment that I had to buy would add an extra £2000 to bring the total cost to around the £3500 mark. I had then budgeted a further £1500 to account for the additional price of the vaccinations, medical insurance, visas and flights. This puts the figure that I thought it would cost me to get to the start line of this cycle trip at around £5000.
I think that the final thing that needs to be considered when looking at the costings though is that this is not just the price of a single round the world cycle; all of the equipment was purchased from new and I expect the majority of it to be still in full workable condition for a fair few cycling trips after this one. So effectively, the core price for the bike and equipment of £3900 gives me the necessary set up for fully self sufficient cycling tours over the next 5 years or so without, hopefully, the need to incur any further major expenses. I think in these terms that the price paid is perfectly reasonable.
What about food?!
Hi Joe,
Great to hear form you.
I’m not planning on recording the everyday expenses like food and drink as that will be way too boring and time consuming. (plus I would spend this money even if I stayed at home) I have given myself a daily budget of $10 (not including accommodation) and I think that this should be enough for most countries I cycle through around the world. In western europe I may have to live on veggies and pot noodle to stay within budget, and in Argentina I may have to save a dollar a day to visit La Brigada restaurant in Buenos Airies where, apparently, waiters cut four-inch-thick steaks with a mere spoon – http://www.parrillalabrigada.com.ar/
Cheers
Stewart
Oh that makes sense! that’s super cool! You’ll also be able to live off of empanadas in Argentina! Those were my staple while I was there. Good luck with the rest of preparing before you leave!