How much would it cost to travel the whole world?

How much money would it cost to buy the whole world?

Okay, so like, the whole world? Ha! I saw this thing a while back.

Some prof dude, Laughlin or something, yeah that’s it, Laughlin at Yale, figured it out.

• It’s based on, like, you know, can it support life and stuff?
• So, mass, temp… the usual planetary things.

He pegged Earth at, get this, $5 quadrillion. Like, fifteen zeros after the five! Insane, right?

Basically, 5,000,000,000,000,000 dollars. My brain hurts just thinking about that many zeroes.

My old beat-up Honda Civic is worth, like, nothing compared to that… jeez.

How much does it cost to fly all the way around the world?

Okay, so flying all around the world? Get ready to shell out some serious cash, lol. A round-the-world ticket from AirTreks can cost, like, between $3000 and $5000 per person. Its quite a bit of money!

But uh, it really depends. It’s a pretty wide price range, y’know? And your exact route and how flexible you are really messes with the cost.

Basically, the more stops, the more expensive. You can also get dinged by things like peak season which is, duh, more expensive. Here’s what to consider:

• Number of stops: Less is usually cheaper. Each addditional stop will increase your spending.
• Time of year: Summer? Christmas? Ouch.
• Airlines: Some are more expensive than others, obviously.
• Flexibility: Being able to change dates is GOLDEN.
• Class of travel: Economy, business, or first? Guess which is the most expensive lol.
• Where you’re going: Some places are just cheaper to get to than others. Like going to, say, uh, Topeka, Kansas would be cheaper than going to the Maldives.

I remember when I was like, 16, and wanted to backpack through Europe with my friend, Sarah. We looked at those rount-the-world flights, but they where just so expensive so we didn’t. Ended up taking a train to visit her aunt. We’ve had to rethink things, you know?

How long will it take to travel the whole world?

A trip around the world? Forever! Nah, jk. Seriously though, it’s like asking how long it takes to eat all the pizza. Depends on your appetite!

Realistically, you’re looking at at least a year. Maybe a year and a half. But that’s if you’re movin’ like greased lightning.

Think of it:

• Transportation: Hitchhiking? Sailboat? Private jet? Big difference! My Great Aunt Mildred tried hitchhiking once, wound up in Albuquerque for six months.
• Number of stops: Popping into every country? Good luck, Charlie! I heard there’s almost 200! Each stop needs selfie time, obviously.
• Time at each stop: Are you a “see it and flee it” type, or a “become one with the locals” kinda traveler? I prefer “sample the local cuisine and nap”. It’s an art, really.

Consider this: Visa issues can eat up weeks. And what about that time I lost my passport in a karaoke bar in Seoul? Woof.

Cost is a HUGE factor. Are you backpacking on ramen noodles or sippin’ cocktails on a yacht? Yeah, makes a difference. I’d need to win the lottery, like, twice. So yeah, traveling around the world takes a long time and even longer to plan, like, a lot. I’m still trying to plan a trip to the grocery store.

What is the entire world worth?

Okay, so the entire world’s worth? Uh, last I checked… it’s kinda mind-blowing.

I read somewhere, probably on Reddit while waiting for my latte at Starbucks (corner of Bleecker and 6th, like, last Tuesday at 8 AM), that the total global private wealth hit $454.4 trillion in 2022. Trillion!

And then get this…only 1.1% of adults controlled almost half of it. Like, 45.8%. Seriously?! Makes you wonder where all your hard work’s going, right? I was definitely feeling salty.

Here’s the messed-up part, or well, maybe not…

• Wealth Disparity: Super obvious! The gap is huge. I actually felt a pang of, like, resentment.
• Location, Location, Location: I bet most of that wealth is concentrated in places like New York, London, and probably, like, some island I can’t even pronounce.
• Future: Will it get better? Probably not. I think the rich will just keep getting richer. Sigh.
• My Bank Account: Laughable, right? Compared to $454.4 trillion? Oof. My rent is due, BTW.

It’s kinda depressing, if you ask me.

What is the total net worth of the earth?

Five quadrillion. Crazy, right? Earth’s worth. Saw that online yesterday. Blew my mind. Five thousand trillion. Sitting at Philz Coffee. Hayes Valley. San Francisco. Sun in my eyes. Iced coffee. Thinking about rent. My tiny studio. Probably worth… nothing compared to that. Five Q. Ridiculous. My net worth? Negative, probably. Student loans. Anyway. Back to work. Earth is rich. I am not. Gotta hustle.

• Earth’s estimated worth: $5 quadrillion (5,000 trillion)
• Global net worth (2020 data… outdated, I know. Need to find 2024): $510 trillion. Big difference.
• My net worth: Ugh. Don’t wanna talk about it. Negative. Student loans. Killin’ me.
• Location: Philz Coffee, Hayes Valley, San Francisco
• Drink: Iced Coffee
• Biggest concern: Rent. Always rent.

How much does an around the world ticket cost?

Okay, around the world ticket cost? Ugh, lemme tell ya.

I looked into this madness last year when I was plotting my great escape. I imagined leaving my depressing cubicle job. Specifically, it was a soul-crushing accounting gig in Hoboken, New Jersey. Dark, wasn’t it?

AirTreks quoted me like $4,200. Sheesh! This was back in November 2023, and the routing was insane.

• New York to London.
• London to Bangkok.
• Bangkok to Sydney.
• Sydney to Santiago.
• Santiago back to New York.

It was for a trip around March 2024, so not even peak season.

I was hoping for like, $2,500. Dream on, right? I swear, I thought I’d win the lottery.

Turns out, being a “digital nomad” is EXPENSIVE. But what a life it would be… sipping Mai Tais instead of updating spreadsheets.

My feeling? Budget at least $5,000. Especially now in 2024. Everything’s pricier these days, isn’t it?

Oh man, and don’t forget about visas! Visas are a nightmare. And insurance!

Also, things that affect the price:

• Number of stops. More stops = more money, duh.
• Direction. Eastbound vs. Westbound can affect it, I guess.
• Airlines. Cheap airlines vs. fancy ones. No brainer.
• Time of year. Christmas? Forget about it.
• Flexibility. Being rigid with dates kills your budget.
• Booking in advance. Do that. Really do it.

Anyways, expect to pay between $3,000 and $5,000, but honestly, that number is probably too low now. I’d bet on closer to $6,000, especially in 2024. I gave up! I’m still in that cubicle. Sigh.