Budget/Backpacker Travel Guide: Bandarseribegawan

Accommodation

$15-35 per night

Dorm beds in hostels, basic guesthouses, budget hotels with shared facilities

Food & Dining

$12-28 per day

Local food courts, street food stalls, traditional coffee shops, self-catering from supermarkets

Transportation

$3-8 per day

Public buses, walking, occasional shared taxis for longer distances

Activities

$5-15 per day

Free mosque visits, public parks, self-guided walking tours, occasional museum entries

Eat at local food courts and traditional coffee shops instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-70% cheaper)

Use public buses for city transport instead of taxis (usually 80-90% savings)

Visit free attractions like mosques and public parks rather than paid tours for basic sightseeing

Shop at local supermarkets for snacks and drinks instead of hotel mini-bars (typically 200-300% markup avoided)

Book accommodation outside peak seasons and major holidays for 25-40% savings

Take advantage of free hotel shuttle services to major attractions when available

Combine multiple attractions in walking distance to minimize transport costs

Relying entirely on taxis and private transport instead of using efficient public buses (typically 300-400% more expensive)

Eating exclusively at tourist-oriented restaurants near major attractions (usually 100-150% markup over local establishments)

Booking accommodation at the last minute during peak periods (typically 40-80% higher rates)

Not researching free cultural activities like mosque visits and public gardens before paying for similar experiences