This article originally appeared on Vulcan Post.
If you’re planning your next trip and are on a budget, don’t fret: you don’t necessarily have to put up with capsule beds and cramped hostels in order to maximise your stay. This is especially true in Asia, where the nightly rates for 5-star hotels are cheaper than you would think.
Popular travel search engine, KAYAK.sg, has released their findings on the average nightly cost of 5-star stays in countries across Asia. The most expensive stay (Hong Kong) is almost double that of the cheapest stay (Sri Lanka) — which might make you reconsider choosing a 5-star option.
| Country | Average Nightly Rate (SGD) |
| Sri Lanka | 241 |
| India | 243 |
| Malaysia | 244 |
| China | 266 |
| Thailand | 300 |
| Philippines | 311 |
| Vietnam | 319 |
| Macao | 321 |
| Taiwan | 341 |
| South Korea | 349 |
| Cambodia | 373 |
| Singapore | 420 |
| Indonesia | 435 |
| Hong Kong | 461 |
