This is a rough list of the costs associated with our trip, per person. The total seems high, but it's a little misleading - it assumes you own nothing, and if you're in a group you don't need to duplicate many of the items (tools, stove, first aid kit, electronics, etc.)
| Gear | $4,545.00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Food (Starter Kit) | $45.00 | |
| Tools | $250.00 | |
| Easy Access Tools | $90.00 | |
| Batteries | $20.00 | |
| Water Stuff | $45.00 | |
| Stove Stuff | $150.00 | |
| Toiletries | $40.00 | |
| Electronics | $750.00 | |
| Clothes | $900.00 | |
| Misc. | $200.00 | |
| Sleep Bag | $200.00 | |
| Tent | $250.00 | |
| Kitchen Stuff | $70.00 | |
| Saddle Bags | $225.00 | |
| Racks | $160.00 | |
| Printed Material | $100.00 | |
| First Aid Kit | $150.00 | |
| Bike | $900.00 | |
| Travel Costs | $1,220.00 | |
| Airline Tix | $850.00 | |
| Black Sea Ferry | $120.00 | |
| Caspian Flight | $130.00 | |
| India ' Deluxe Motor Coach' | $60.00 | |
| Mongolia Jeep | $60.00 | |
| Other | $5,040.00 | |
| Visas | $700.00 | |
| Immunizations | $600.00 | |
| Hotels | $20 per week | $500.00 | 
| Food | $10 per day | $1,800.00 | 
| Misc | $8 per day | $1,440.00 | 
| Total | $10,805.00 | |
| Contingency | 10% | $1,080.50 | 
| Grand Total | $11,885.50 | |