Cash Chronicles: How Far Does $1 Go in Different Parts of the World?

8. Train Passage From Bogor to Jakarta

Where: Indonesia's Jakarta Estimated Average Salary: $700 Estimated Average Monthly Expense of Living: $600 (for a household of 4) Bogor, Indonesia, may be the ideal destination for you if you're seeking for an affordable and culturally diverse backpacking trip. Even if the cost of living in Bogor is comparable to the average pay, it's incredibly cheap if you're living in US dollars.

©Shutterstock/Adil Armaya Nevertheless, you could easily go from Bogor to Jakarta, the nation's capital, for just one dollar on the train. Depending on how you look at it, the 1.5-hour trip might be either a relatively affordable commute or a fantastic day out.