Originally Posted by
Boondock
I know that there are threads with titled "how much to tour cross-country" every couple of months. Before I left, I was sure I was going to keep the cost to below $800 a month, but I'm surprised that I'm spending about $1200 a month. I'm planning to spend 12-14 months on this tour, so budgeting is necessary.
FWIW, I spend about $1000/month touring comfortably, for me anyway. That's a motel room weekly, some camp fees, and at least one inexpensive restaurant meal daily, often a second breakfast, plus incidentals. More than expected. With discipline and luck, you can tour for $600/month, even less if you have to.
Subtract what you'd be spending at home on yourself. Should make you feel better. Does me.
As for solo vs group, I've discovered that the freedom of decision solo touring offers overides the support of having partners, especially if for more than a few days, hang the extra cost.