10 Cheapest Major Cities in the World

If you have time for a slightly longer trip, you should aim for Asia, where Dehli, India tops the list with an index of 30. Ho Chi Mihn City in Vietnam with an index of 31 comes in second place and Bombay (32), India's largest city, takes third place.

Look east for cheap weekend getaways in Europe

The FOREX Metropolitan Index shows that popular European destinations such as Paris, London and Rome are not very affordable. That doesn't mean it's expensive throughout France, the UK, or Italy – there are plenty of destinations beyond the biggest, most touristy cities.

If you want to get even more weekend for your money, you should look east towards the increasingly popular destinations Tirana in Albania and Sofia in Bulgaria. There is beautiful architecture and a rich cultural life. Here, a weekend usually costs half as much as one in Stockholm.

What is the FOREX Metropolitan Index?

The FOREX Metropolitan Index compares average prices for middle-class or three-star hotels, restaurant visits and taxis, among others. The data comes from numbeo.com and trivago.se.

Three reasons to buy currency before you travel

Comfortably

You don't have to look for ATMs and can devote yourself to your holiday instead.

Affordable

You secure the exchange rate and do not have to worry about high mark-ups in the ATMs.

Viable

You almost always need more cash than you think abroad.

Exchange currency

10 Most Expensive Travel Destinations In The World

The FOREX Metropolitan Index compares average prices for middle-class or three-star hotels, restaurant visits and taxis, among others. The data comes from numbeo.com and trivago.se

How to travel affordably


To travel affordably, you can go a long way with a little research to find affordable shopping and restaurant visits, and keep track of your travel budget with a mix of cash travel currency for everyday payments and cards for hotels and other major expenses.

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Metropolitan Index 2023 - Full list

The FOREX Metropolitan Index compares average prices for middle-class or three-star hotels, restaurant visits and taxis, among others. The data comes from numbeo.com and trivago.se.

Indices give a price indication

It is worth mentioning that even if a destination has a low index overall, some costs may still be higher compared to a destination with a higher index. An index shows a price development and compares price levels during a certain period, which means that price changes on e.g. hotels, restaurant visits, taxis can affect the index over time.

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