The 10 most popular cities – how expensive are they to visit?

From Barcelona to Tokyo, here are some of the world’s most popular cities and the price tags they come with. Can you guess which city topped the list?

Tourist riding bicycle smiling at park in Paris, one of the world's most popular cities
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If you’re planning to splurge on a trip, we explain which of the world’s most popular cities offer the best value for your money.

Planning an extravagant trip can be challenging – between booking flights, choosing the best cards for travel abroad, sorting out travel insurance and finding the best travel money deals, there’s a lot to juggle. 

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Top 10 most expensive cities in the world to visit
City Hotel TransportationFood EntertainmentTips and handoutsAlcoholTotal
New York City£280£39.20£40£144£11.20£35.20£549.60
Paris£261.60£18.40£36£67.20£30.40£32£445.60
Dubai£272£10.40£44.80£15.20£2.40£27.20£372
London£248£25.60£34.40£32.80£4.80£23.20£368.80
Rome£153.60£18.40£40.80£31.20£38.40£24£306.40
Amsterdam£176.80£16.80£37.60£32£5.60£30.40£299.20
Barcelona£166.40£16.80£28£28.80£9.60£22.40£272
Tokyo£124£14.40£30.40£55.20£6.40£40£270.40
Madrid£133.60£16£29.60£29.60£4£25.60£238.40
Berlin£110.40£15.20£44.80£19.20£1£21.60£212.80
Oojal Dhanjal
Editorial Content Producer

Oojal has a background in consumer journalism and is interested in helping people make the most of their money.Oojal has an MA in international journalism from Cardiff University, and before joining MoneyWeek, she worked for Look After My Bills, a personal finance website, where she covered guides on household bills and money-saving deals.Her bylines can be found on Newsquest, Voice Wales, DIVA and Sony Music, and she has explored subjects ranging from politics and LGBTQIA+ issues to food and entertainment.Outside of work, Oojal enjoys travelling, going to the movies and learning Spanish with a little green owl.