Travel costs by city
Rough daily costs per person for 12 popular cities, in US dollars. Each figure covers a room plus food and small daily costs. Cities are sorted from cheapest to most expensive at mid-range.
| City | Country | Budget / day | Mid-range / day | Comfort / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | Portugal | $95 | $202 | $354 |
| Hanoi | Vietnam | $98 | $206 | $362 |
| Lisbon | Portugal | $96 | $208 | $374 |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $98 | $210 | $374 |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $103 | $217 | $382 |
| Berlin | Germany | $107 | $226 | $397 |
| Barcelona | Spain | $110 | $236 | $421 |
| Tokyo | Japan | $118 | $258 | $468 |
| London | United Kingdom | $154 | $334 | $598 |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $160 | $345 | $616 |
| Rome | Italy | $162 | $353 | $638 |
| Paris | France | $163 | $359 | $652 |
Estimates only, not financial advice. Comfort is the US State Department per diem; budget and mid-range are our rule of thumb. Read how they are made.
How should I use these numbers?
Use them to compare cities and to set a first budget, then check real prices for your dates. Open a city for the full breakdown, or put the numbers straight into the trip budget calculator.