2005  STUDENT BUDGET

Per Person

(23 days in four countries)

USD

TOTAL

USD

Airfare

Depending on USA departure point   

$1018.59 - 1190

$1190

Accommodations:

• Belgium, Auberge de jeunesse de Namur Hostel, 4 nights
• Netherlands, Stayokay Hostel, 5 nights
• Germany, Jugenherberge Hostel, 6 nights
• France, Cite Internationale, 6 nights

Note:  Average costs per night in hostels, $15.26

76.48

81.25

83.90

86.46

328.09

Transportation:  EuroRail Pass (10 day pass)

495.00

495.00

Transportation by Commercial Buses/Rental Vans

• Belgium
• Netherlands
• Germany
• France

516.73

516.73

Transportation:  Misc. Train Fares/Public Bus Fares

28.10

28.10

Food

Bottled Water

Est. 375.00

32.00

407.20

International Travel Health Insurance

• PSU students
• UIUC students
• UC Davis students

46.00

?

?

46.00

Misc. Entrance Fees

·          Belgium: Brasserie Du Bocq (Brewery Manufacturer)

·          Citadel Dinant

·          Brugge Chocolate Factory/Museum

·          Netherlands:  Batavia Museum

• France:  Rungis Wholesale Market

6.00

8.00

1.00

10.00

15.00

40.00

Communications: 

• Internet Café
• International Telephone Calls

22.00

100.00

122.00

  TOTAL:  Approximate Cost Per Student*

3173.12