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Costs of Living on the Road
  Local Cur Local Amt Exch DM Exch Dollar Comment
Month Total Costs              
Long distance Transportation     569,66   264,12  
Local Transportation   56,50   26,12  
Visas / Departure Tax   145,74   66,00  
Accommodation   236,02   109,08  
Museum/Entrance Fees   232,31   107,90  
Organized Tours/Sports   1.128,38   511,01  
Luggage Storage   10,18   4,72  
Out to Eat   239,77   110,29  
Supermarket   119,51   55,11  
Internet   61,02   27,82  
Books   45,12   20,44  
Post   307,32   139,35  
Phone   14,32   6,49  
Laundry   8,21   3,72  
Misc.   666,01   302,82  
Total       3.840,10   1.754,97  
Average  Cost per Person       1.920,05   877,49  
Average Per Day 31 Days
Long distance Transportation 18,38 8,52
Local Transportation 1,82 0,84
Visas / Departure Tax 4,70 2,13
Accommodation 7,61 3,52
Museum/Entrance Fees 7,49 3,48
Organized Tours/Sports 36,40 16,48
Luggage Storage 0,33 0,15
Out to Eat 7,73 3,56
Supermarket 3,86 1,78
Internet 1,97 0,90
Books 1,46 0,66
Post 9,91 4,50
Phone 0,46 0,21
Laundry 0,26 0,12
Misc. 21,48 9,77
Total       123,87   56,61  
Average  Cost per Person       61,94   28,31  
Average Per Day per Person 31 Days
Long distance Transportation 9,19 4,26
Local Transportation 0,91 0,42
Visas / Departure Tax 2,35 1,06
Accommodation 3,81 1,76
Museum/Entrance Fees 3,75 1,74
Organized Tours/Sports 18,20 8,24
Luggage Storage 0,16 0,08
Out to Eat 3,87 1,78
Supermarket 1,93 0,89
Internet 0,98 0,45
Books 0,73 0,33
Post 4,96 2,25
Phone 0,23 0,10
Laundry 0,13 0,06
Misc. 10,74 4,88
Total       61,94   28,31  
Day by Day lists of our Travel Costs
01.10.2001 Annapurna Sanctuary Trek / Pokhara Nepal
Long distance Transportation NepRs 70,00 34,35 2,04 75,85 0,92 Naya Pul - Pokhara LocalBus 1 NepRs1
Local Transportation NepRs 320,00 34,35 9,32 75,85 4,22 Pokhara - Kathmandu Tourist Bus 2 NepRs2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 New Future Way Guest House 5 NepRs5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket NepRs 170,00 34,35 4,95 75,85 2,24 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 335,00 34,35 9,75 75,85 4,42 10 NepRs10
Books NepRs 250,00 34,35 7,28 75,85 3,30 4 US $ Hour Email One 11 NepRs11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry NepRs 130,00 34,35 3,78 75,85 1,71 Laundry 12,2 NepRs12,2
Misc. NepRs 25,00 34,35 0,73 75,85 0,33 Toilet Paper 13 NepRs13
Total   1.450,00   42,21   19,12  
Average  Cost per Person   725,00   21,11   9,56  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
02.10.2001 Pokhara / Kathmandu Nepal Pokhara / Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 334,00 34,35 9,72 75,85 4,40 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 77,00 34,35 2,24 75,85 1,02 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 47,00 34,35 1,37 75,85 0,62 .40 $ per Hour  10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone NepRs 70,00 34,35 2,04 75,85 0,92 Telephone 12,1 NepRs12,1
Phone NepRs 123,00 34,35 3,58 75,85 1,62 Telephone 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   801,00   23,32   10,56  
Average  Cost per Person   400,50   11,66   5,28  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
03.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 460,00 34,35 13,39 75,85 6,06 Sandwiches + Bagels +Coffee 8 NepRs8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet NepRs 155,00 34,35 4,51 75,85 2,04 .53 $ per Hour 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone NepRs 5,00 34,35 0,15 75,85 0,07 Telephone Call to wake up Hotel 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry NepRs 25,00 34,35 0,73 75,85 0,33 Detergent 12,2 NepRs12,2
Misc. NepRs 15,00 34,35 0,44 75,85 0,20 Toilet Paper 13 NepRs13
Total   810,00   23,58   10,68  
Average  Cost per Person   405,00   11,79   5,34  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
04.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 237,00 34,35 6,90 75,85 3,12 Bagels Cheese Sandwich + Chicken and Fries + Tea 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 Coke 70 RS + 80 RS Cookies 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 160,00 34,35 4,66 75,85 2,11 .53  $ Hour 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   697,00   20,29   9,19  
Average  Cost per Person   348,50   10,15   4,59  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
05.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 308,00 34,35 8,97 75,85 4,06 Cros + Sandwich 8 NepRs8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet NepRs 80,00 34,35 2,33 75,85 1,05 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 200,00 34,35 5,82 75,85 2,64 Carring Bag for Laptop. 13 NepRs13
Total   738,00   21,48   9,73  
Average  Cost per Person   369,00   10,74   4,86  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
06.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 333,00 34,35 9,69 75,85 4,39 Bagels + Bread+Dinner 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 10,00 34,35 0,29 75,85 0,13 Bananas 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 40,00 34,35 1,16 75,85 0,53 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry NepRs 127,00 34,35 3,70 75,85 1,67 Laundry 12,2 NepRs12,2
Misc. NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 Cough Medicine Candy 13 NepRs13
Total   680,00   19,80   8,97  
Average  Cost per Person   340,00   9,90   4,48  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
07.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 505,00 34,35 14,70 75,85 6,66 Pastry, Tea, Fritten Speciaö 8 NepRs8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet NepRs 92,00 34,35 2,68 75,85 1,21 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 10 NepRs10
Books NepRs 900,00 34,35 26,20 75,85 11,87 Lonely Planet China 11 NepRs11
Post 12 12
Phone NepRs 30,00 34,35 0,87 75,85 0,40 Phone Call 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 5,00 34,35 0,15 75,85 0,07 Photo Copies Passport 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 Toilette Paper 13 NepRs13
Total   1.702,00   49,55   22,44  
Average  Cost per Person   851,00   24,77   11,22  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
08.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 355,00 34,35 10,33 75,85 4,68 Fries and Bagel for Lunch / Nepalese Resturant for Dinner 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 180,00 34,35 5,24 75,85 2,37 Banana/ Bread / Nutella 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 120,00 34,35 3,49 75,85 1,58 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone NepRs 48,00 34,35 1,40 75,85 0,63 Telephone Call Home 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Misc. NepRs 10.100,00 34,35 294,03 75,85 133,16 Christmas Gifts 13 NepRs13
Total   10.953,00   318,86   144,40  
Average  Cost per Person   5.476,50   159,43   72,20  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
09.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees NepRs 100,00 34,35 2,91 75,85 1,32 Swayanbhunath Buddhist Temple 5 NepRs5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 114,00 34,35 3,32 75,85 1,50 Momos 12 RS for 10 for dinner + Snack + Tea 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 25,00 34,35 0,73 75,85 0,33 Bread for Breakfast 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 130,00 34,35 3,78 75,85 1,71 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 90,00 34,35 2,62 75,85 1,19 Haricut and Shave Kirk 70 + 20 Tip for  Massage 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 Pictures of Holy Men 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 1.700,00 34,35 49,49 75,85 22,41 Small Backpacks/Waistpack/Backpack 13 NepRs13
Total   2.329,00   67,80   30,71  
Average  Cost per Person   1.164,50   33,90   15,35  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
10.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 To temples and back 2 NepRs2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees NepRs 250,00 34,35 7,28 75,85 3,30 Bodhnath Stupe 100 RS / 150 RS Pashupatinath  5 NepRs5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 100,00 34,35 2,91 75,85 1,32 70 for Momos 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 243,00 34,35 7,07 75,85 3,20 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 180,00 34,35 5,24 75,85 2,37 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 20 an hour now 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone NepRs 195,00 34,35 5,68 75,85 2,57 Telephone Call 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 Toilette Paper 13 NepRs13
Total   1.158,00   33,71   15,27  
Average  Cost per Person   579,00   16,86   7,63  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
11.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax NepRs 5.006,10 34,35 145,74 75,85 66,00 33 US Dollars Week Visa 3 NepRs3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports NepRs 38.760,00 34,35 1.128,38 75,85 511,01 Tibet Tour 5 days 6 NepRs6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 325,00 34,35 9,46 75,85 4,28 125 RS French Fries + 200 Dinner 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 25,00 34,35 0,73 75,85 0,33 Bread 9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 90,00 34,35 2,62 75,85 1,19 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 20 an hour now 10 NepRs10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 4.200,00 34,35 122,27 75,85 55,37 Some Gifts, (2 xFleece, 2 x Compression Bags, Big Bag, Gloves, Hats, Small Stove, 2 Vests, Neck pouches) 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 20,00 34,35 0,58 75,85 0,26 Toilette Paper 13 NepRs13
Total   48.576,10   1.414,15   640,42  
Average  Cost per Person   24.288,05   707,08   320,21  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
12.10.2001 Kathmandu Nepal Kathmandu Nepal
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 King's Land Guest House 4 NepRs4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat NepRs 245,00 34,35 7,13 75,85 3,23 Kathmandu Guest House / Lasagne 110 RS / Chicken Fried Rice 90 RS / Garlic Nanu 35 RS + 10 RS Tip 8 NepRs8
Supermarket NepRs 375,00 34,35 10,92 75,85 4,94 Nutella + Cheese Spread + Noodles + Pastries  9 NepRs9
Internet NepRs 120,00 34,35 3,49 75,85 1,58 40 RS 1 Hour  The Cyber Trek 20 an hour now 10 NepRs10
Books NepRs 400,00 34,35 11,64 75,85 5,27 Ludlum 2nd and 3rd series Bourne Books 11 NepRs11
Post NepRs 9.630,00 34,35 280,35 75,85 126,96 Mail Christmas Gifts + Packung 870 NRS 12 NepRs12
Post NepRs 505,00 34,35 14,70 75,85 6,66 Airmail Home Film + Birthday Card Rita + Norbert 12 NepRs12
Phone NepRs 12,00 34,35 0,35 75,85 0,16 Phone Deutsche Botschaft 12,1 NepRs12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. NepRs 600,00 34,35 17,47 75,85 7,91 Fleece Pants + Pullover Shirt 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 220,00 34,35 6,40 75,85 2,90 2 Wool Hats 1 x pair of Wool Gloves 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 150,00 34,35 4,37 75,85 1,98 1 Watch G-Shock Fake 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 1.764,00 34,35 51,35 75,85 23,26 12 Rolls of 35mm Film 13 NepRs13
Misc. NepRs 100,00 34,35 2,91 75,85 1,32 Deutsche Botschaft 13 NepRs13
Total   14.271,00   415,46   188,15  
Average  Cost per Person   7.135,50   207,73   94,07  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
13.10.2001 Kathamandu Nepal / Zhangnu Tibet China Kathamandu Nepal / Zhangnu Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 15,00 3,83 3,92 8,20 1,83 Noodle Soup / Vegetable Rice 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket 9 9
Internet 10 10 10257 10257
Books 11 11 9,6 8,28
Post 12 12 1068
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y(Tibet) 46,00 3,83 12,01 8,20 5,61 Loss on exchange Nepal RS to Chines Yuan 13 Y(Tibet)13 128,98551 134,96053 5,9750191
Total   61,00   15,93   7,44  
Average  Cost per Person   30,50   7,96   3,72  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
14.10.2001 Zhangnu /  Tingri Tibet China Zhangnu /  Tingri Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 36,00 3,83 9,40 8,20 4,39 Breakfast 20 Yuan / 16 Yuan Dinner 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 17,00 3,83 4,44 8,20 2,07 Water 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   53,00   13,84   6,46  
Average  Cost per Person   26,50   6,92   3,23  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
15.10.2001 Tingri / Katse /  Xigatse Tibet China Tingri / Katse /  Xigatse Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 14,00 3,83 3,66 8,20 1,71 Fried Veg Noodles / Noodle Soup 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,20 0,12 Cookies 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Post 12 12
Misc. Y(Tibet) 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,20 0,12 Toilette Paper 13 Y(Tibet)13
Total   16,00   4,18   1,95  
Average  Cost per Person   8,00   2,09   0,98  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
16.10.2001 Xigatse (Tashilumpo Monastery) / Gyantse (Palcha Monastery) / Gyantse Tibet China Xigatse (Tashilumpo Monastery) / Gyantse (Palcha Monastery) / Gyantse Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y(Tibet) 160,00 3,83 41,78 8,20 19,51 110 Y  Tashilumpo Monastery + 40 Y Palcha Monastery+ 10 Y Camera Palcha Monastery 5 Y(Tibet)5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 24,00 3,83 6,27 8,20 2,93 Bread +Dinner 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 25,00 3,83 6,53 8,20 3,05 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   209,00   54,57   25,49  
Average  Cost per Person   104,50   27,28   12,74  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
17.10.2001  Gyantse / Lhasa Tibet China  Gyantse / Lhasa Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y(Tibet) 60,00 3,83 15,67 8,20 7,32 Banakshol Hotel 4 Y(Tibet)4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 20,00 3,83 5,22 8,20 2,44 Momos 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 16,00 3,83 4,18 8,20 1,95 Tang 12 Y, 1 Y Choco Bar, 3 Y Grapes 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet Y(Tibet) 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,20 0,61 .61 $ Hour Internet Bar 10 Y(Tibet)10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   101,00   26,37   12,32  
Average  Cost per Person   50,50   13,19   6,16  
Rest Amount in Local Currency
     
18.10.2001 Lhasa Tibet China Lhasa Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 To Drepung Monastery 2 Y(Tibet)2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y(Tibet) 60,00 3,83 15,67 8,20 7,32 Banakshol Hotel 4 Y(Tibet)4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y(Tibet) 118,00 3,83 30,81 8,20 14,39 The Potala Palace 55 Y each + 10 Y togo on the roof 5 Y(Tibet)5
Museum/Entrance Fees Y(Tibet) 50,00 3,83 13,05 8,20 6,10 Drepung Monastery 25 Y Student Price Normal is 35 Y 5 Y(Tibet)5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 23,00 3,83 6,01 8,20 2,80 Momos for Dinner 22 Y + 1 Y for fried Bread 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,20 0,12 Carrots 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet Y(Tibet) 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,20 0,61 .61 $ Hour Internet Bar 10 Y(Tibet)10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y(Tibet) 15,00 3,83 3,92 8,20 1,83 Maren got a Massage 13 Y(Tibet)13
Total   280,00   73,11   34,15  
Average  Cost per Person   140,00   36,55   17,07  
Rest Amount in Local Currency
19.10.2001 Lhasa Tibet China Lhasa Tibet China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 Sera Monastery 2 Y(Tibet)2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y(Tibet) 60,00 3,83 15,67 8,20 7,32 Banakshol Hotel 4 Y(Tibet)4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y(Tibet) 52,00 3,83 13,58 8,20 6,34 Sera Monastery 5 Y(Tibet)5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y(Tibet) 40,00 3,83 10,44 8,20 4,88 Yak Hamburger 18 Y / Egg Chow Men 12 Y /Banana Fritter 8 Y / 2 breakfast 8 Y(Tibet)8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 34,00 3,83 8,88 8,20 4,15 For trip tomorrow 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 .61 $ Hour Internet Bar 10 Y(Tibet)10
Books 11 11
Post Y(Tibet) 42,00 3,83 10,97 8,20 5,12 Mail Postcards 12 Y(Tibet)12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 Toothbrush 13 Y(Tibet)13
Misc. Y(Tibet) 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,20 0,12 Soap 13 Y(Tibet)13
Misc. Y(Tibet) 0,02 3,83 0,01 8,20 0,00 Picture Taking 13 Y(Tibet)13
Misc. Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 Postcards 13 Y(Tibet)13
Total   261,02   68,15   31,83  
Average  Cost per Person   130,51   34,08   15,92  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
20.10.2001 Lhasa Tibet China Lhasa Tibet China
Long distance Transportation Y(Tibet) 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,20 0,61 Luggage payment for bus 1 Y(Tibet)1
Local Transportation Y(Tibet) 10,00 3,83 2,61 8,20 1,22 Taxi to bus station 2 Y(Tibet)2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat 8 8
Supermarket Y(Tibet) 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,20 0,98 Banana + Bread 9 Y(Tibet)9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   23,00   6,01   2,80  
Average  Cost per Person   11,50   3,00   1,40  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
21.10.2001 Golmud China Golmud China
Long distance Transportation Y 257,00 3,83 67,10 8,26 31,11 Train Golmud to Xining China 1 Y1
Local Transportation Y 4,00 3,83 1,04 8,26 0,48 Bus to train station 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 6,00 3,83 1,57 8,26 0,73 2 x noodle soup 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 29,00 3,83 7,57 8,26 3,51 Cookies  and fruit 9 Y9
Internet Y 2,00 3,83 0,52 8,26 0,24 .24 $ per Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y 1,50 3,83 0,39 8,26 0,18 Toilette Paper 13 Y13
Total   299,50   78,20   36,26  
Average  Cost per Person   149,75   39,10   18,13  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
22.10.2001 Xining China Xining China
Long distance Transportation Y 422,00 3,83 110,18 8,26 51,09 Train Xining to Xian China 1 Y1
Local Transportation Y 16,00 3,83 4,18 8,26 1,94 To Tar Er Se Monastery 2 Y2
Local Transportation Y 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,26 0,12 From train Station to Bus  2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 60,00 3,83 15,67 8,26 7,26 Ta es Si Monastery 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 Luggage storage at a hotel 7 Y7
Out to Eat Y 37,00 3,83 9,66 8,26 4,48 Dicos Fastfood (Like KFC) 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 16,50 3,83 4,31 8,26 2,00 Water + soup + Nuts + Soda 9 Y9
Internet Y 2,00 3,83 0,52 8,26 0,24 .24 $ Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   559,50   146,08   67,74  
Average  Cost per Person   279,75   73,04   33,87  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
23.10.2001 Xian China   Xian China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y 9,50 3,83 2,48 8,26 1,15 Taxi to Sony service store 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 80,00 3,83 20,89 8,26 9,69 Shangde Hotel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 70,30 3,83 18,36 8,26 8,51 Mcdonalds (Big mac + fries + ice +apple pie) 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 6,30 3,83 1,64 8,26 0,76 Bread + sweets + water 9 Y9
Internet Y 3,00 3,83 0,78 8,26 0,36 .37 $ per Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone Y 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,26 0,12 Telephone to Sony 12,1 Y12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y 4,80 3,83 1,25 8,26 0,58 Cough Medicine (bomboms) 13 Y13
Misc. Y 280,00 3,83 73,11 8,26 33,90 Sony DSC-P1 Digital Camera Repair broken lens 13 Y13
Total   454,90   118,77   55,07  
Average  Cost per Person   227,45   59,39   27,54  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
24.10.2001 Xian China   Xian China
Long distance Transportation Y 300,00 3,83 78,33 8,26 36,32 Train Xian - Beijing Hard Seat 1 Y1
Local Transportation Y 20,00 3,83 5,22 8,26 2,42 Xian to Terracotta Warriors 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 130,00 3,83 33,94 8,26 15,74 Terracotta Warriors 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage Y 10,00 3,83 2,61 8,26 1,21 In the hotel 7 Y7
Out to Eat Y 41,80 3,83 10,91 8,26 5,06 Mcdonalds Big mac meal + 2 big macs + Apple pie 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 42,30 3,83 11,04 8,26 5,12 Cookies, bread, water, mentos, snickers,  9 Y9
Internet Y 12,00 3,83 3,13 8,26 1,45 .37 $ per Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   556,10   145,20   67,32  
Average  Cost per Person   278,05   72,60   33,66  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
25.10.2001 Beijing China Beijing China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,26 0,97 Bus from train station to Tianamen Square 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 90,00 3,83 23,50 8,26 10,90 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 70,00 3,83 18,28 8,26 8,47 Tiantan Gongyuan (Temple of Heaven) 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 27,00 3,83 7,05 8,26 3,27 25 for dinner of veg dumplings and schredded pork and sweet bean sauce 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 3,50 3,83 0,91 8,26 0,42 Water 9 Y9
Internet Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 .61 Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   203,50   53,13   24,64  
Average  Cost per Person   101,75   26,57   12,32  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
26.10.2001 Beijing China Beijing China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 90,00 3,83 23,50 8,26 10,90 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 124,00 3,83 32,38 8,26 15,01 Forbidden City 60 Total Entrance Fee with Clocks and Jewlery + 4 for paper sandels 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 20,00 3,83 5,22 8,26 2,42 Shredded Pork in Sweet Bean Sauce and Rice 16 Y + Snacks on street 4 Y 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 Manderines 9 Y9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 Laundry 12 Y12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y 12,50 3,83 3,26 8,26 1,51 Cold Medicine Maren 13 Y13
Misc. Y 15,00 3,83 3,92 8,26 1,82 Pocket Knife 13 Y13
Total   271,50   70,89   32,87  
Average  Cost per Person   135,75   35,44   16,43  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
27.10.2001 Beijing China Beijing China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y 21,00 3,83 5,48 8,26 2,54 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 90,00 3,83 23,50 8,26 10,90 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 50,00 3,83 13,05 8,26 6,05 Summer Palace 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage Y 10,00 3,83 2,61 8,26 1,21 Bag Storage for Mao Zedong Mausoleum 7 Y7
Out to Eat Y 9,00 3,83 2,35 8,26 1,09 Bread with Chives + Hot Chocolate 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 20,60 3,83 5,38 8,26 2,49 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 9 Y9
Internet Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 .61 $ Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y 8,50 3,83 2,22 8,26 1,03 Nasel Spray for Maren 13 Y13
Total   214,10   55,90   25,92  
Average  Cost per Person   107,05   27,95   12,96  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
28.10.2001 Beijing China Beijing China
Long distance Transportation 1 1
Local Transportation Y 47,00 3,83 12,27 8,26 5,69 To Great Wall and Back 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 90,00 3,83 23,50 8,26 10,90 Far East Youth International Youth Hostel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 19,00 3,83 4,96 8,26 2,30 Pork Sweetand Sour and Rice 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 13,00 3,83 3,39 8,26 1,57 Water + Banana 9 Y9
Internet Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 .61 $ Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. Y 1,00 3,83 0,26 8,26 0,12 Toilette Paper 13 Y13
Total   175,00   45,69   21,19  
Average  Cost per Person   87,50   22,85   10,59  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
29.10.2001 Beijing China Beijing China
Long distance Transportation Y 358,00 3,83 93,47 8,26 43,34 Train Beijing Shanghai 1 Y1
Local Transportation Y 18,00 3,83 4,70 8,26 2,18 Subway three times at 3 yuan 2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees Y 20,00 3,83 5,22 8,26 2,42 Peoples Congress 5 Y5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage Y 9,00 3,83 2,35 8,26 1,09 3 Yuan Peoples Congress + 6 Yuan Peoples Congress 7 Y7
Out to Eat Y 90,00 3,83 23,50 8,26 10,90 73 Y Pizza Hut + 14 Y McFlurries + 3 Street Food 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 25,00 3,83 6,53 8,26 3,03 Manderine + Cookies + Donuts + Soup + Water 9 Y9
Internet 10 10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total   520,00   135,77   62,95  
Average  Cost per Person   260,00   67,89   31,48  
Rest Amount in Local Currency  
30.10.2001 Shanghai China Shanghai China
Long distance Transportation Y 308,00 3,83 80,42 8,26 37,29 Train Shanghai - Wuhan China 1 Y1
Local Transportation Y 8,00 3,83 2,09 8,26 0,97 Subway  2 Y2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation 4 4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage Y 5,00 3,83 1,31 8,26 0,61 Shanghai Train Terminal 7 Y7
Out to Eat Y 52,00 3,83 13,58 8,26 6,30 48 Y Pizza Hut Salad + 4 Ice Cream 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 38,00 3,83 9,92 8,26 4,60 Cookies, Soup, Water, Tang 9 Y9
Internet Y 7,00 3,83 1,83 8,26 0,85 1.70 per Hour at Bookcity 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13 13
Total 418,00 109,14 50,61
Average  Cost per Person 209,00 54,57 25,30
               
Rest Amount in Local Currency              
31.10.2001 Wuhan / Yichang China Wuhan / Yichang China
Long distance Transportation Y 134,00 3,83 34,99 8,26 16,22 Small Bus Wuhan to Yichang 1 Y1
Long distance Transportation Y 390,00 3,83 101,83 8,26 47,22 Ferry Yichang to Wanxian on the Yangtse River 1 Y1
Local Transportation 2 2
Visas / Departure Tax 3 3
Accommodation Y 100,00 3,83 26,11 8,26 12,11 Sunshine Hotel 4 Y4
Museum/Entrance Fees 5 5
Organized Tours/Sports 6 6
Luggage Storage 7 7
Out to Eat Y 4,50 3,83 1,17 8,26 0,54 Street Food 8 Y8
Supermarket Y 16,60 3,83 4,33 8,26 2,01 Veg + Fruit + Cakes + Chocolate 9 Y9
Internet Y 2,00 3,83 0,52 8,26 0,24 .24 $ Hour 10 Y10
Books 11 11
Post 12 12
Phone 12,1 12,1
Laundry 12,2 12,2
Misc. 13
Total   647,10   168,96   78,34  
Average  Cost per Person   323,55   84,48   39,17  
Rest Amount in Local Currency