Tough On A Backpacker’s Budget: The World’s Most Expensive Cities
Travelling around the UK and Europe can be expensive, but there are some cities that will be especially hard on a backpacker’s penny-counting budget. A recent survey by Swiss bank UBS should give travellers an idea of where to be most careful.
According to the survey, Oslo, London and Copenhagen rank as the three most budget-busting cities in the world (Dublin came in fourth), so keep a hawk-eye on your spending if you’re planning on visiting some time soon.
The good news, though, is that American cities are becoming cheaper – weaker dollar et al – with New York slipping down the ranks to a relatively lowly 18th place.
And, what you really want to hear: the world’s cheapest cities for backpackers – Kuala Lumpur, Buenos Aires and Mumbai.
(Source: IOLTravel)
Photo: j.caluk/Flickr
Posted in Destinations, General Travel, Travel News
March 28, 2008 at 7:37 am
Only problem is if you’re American! Our poor dilapidated dollar is crying out in agony. And us travelers with it.
Thank goodness for places like Buenos Aires that are still inexpensive for everyone.
-Suz