The most expensive holiday destinations in the world
The costs involved are so complicated that it’s difficult to say with any certainty whether one lavish resort is definitely more expensive than another. But some light has been poured over the situation in the form of a new report from Hoppa, which outlines where the most expensive holiday destinations in the world are.
Excluding flights, Grand Cayman is the most expensive destination, beating New York City which held the title for the past two years. Interestingly, New York City dropped to fourth place this year, with its average price per day dropping from £375.38 to £362.06. Abu Dhabi and Zurich took second and third place respectively.
At the opposite end of the table, Antalya in Turkey is the cheapest destination in the world for 2020, stealing its title from Manila, Philippines. While Manila cost an average of £74.53 last year, Antalya will set you back only an average of £63.79 this year.
Once again, Europe and America make up most of the top 10 priciest destinations in the world, with the likes of New York City, Zurich, and San Francisco retaining positions inside the top 10. Two Middle Eastern Countries have debuted in the top 10 – namely, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. London has also made the top 10 list this year at eighth place (up from thirteenth place last year).
Find best hotel / flight:
Many of the cheapest locations in the world are outside of Europe, primarily in Africa and Latin America – however, there are some bargain European breaks to be had. Kiev, Ukraine is one of the best places in Europe to grab a cheap break. Antalya, Turkey and Tbilisi, Georgia also feature really strongly as nearby locations for a cheaper holiday.
The Middle East is not the best location for affordable sundowners. Cocktails, beer, wine, and even coffee in UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain are all amongst the most expensive in the world.
For cheaper drinks, travellers are spoiled for choice with options around the globe. The cheapest beers in the world can be found in Africa – just £0.88 per pint in Kampala, Uganda and £0.95 per pint in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Don’t discount African beer, either. These countries offer great local brews as well as a budding craft beer options.
Interestingly, Nice in France featured in the top 5 for the cheapest bottles of wine around the world for 2020, revealing that French wine isn’t necessarily expensive. Buenos Aires in Argentina is home to both the world’s cheapest wines and cocktails, while Ljubljana, Slovenia, offers the cheapest coffee.
If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam takes the title for the cheapest restaurant meal for two, including appetisers, main courses, wine, and desserts, while Tunis in Tunisia offers the world’s cheapest fast food. At the other end of the scale, Zurich in Switzerland is expensive for both, as are Oslo and Reykjavik.
Cheapest and most expensive taxi prices around the world in 2020
Zurich has the world’s most expensive taxi rides for the fourth year in a row, with other European destinations rounding out the top 10. Mumbai and Bangkok offer the world’s cheapest taxi rides.For the best deals on ground transport around the world, you’re in the right place!
Visiting New York? Do not miss:
