Cash Needed in 5 Popular Cities of The World
It is difficult to set a budget for a trip to a new destination. You may not know how much you’ll be spending per day and hence, how much cash to bring. Read on to know the basic costs and tips to budget your cash for a vacation in 5 popular tourist destinations.
London, England
London is a popular but expensive city to visit. You may be spending anywhere between 50-150 pounds a day. Here are a few basic costs, on an average –
Meals per day – 28
Hostel per night – 33
Hotel per night – 90
Oyster Card (for transit) – 36
Tipping – If you order a drink in a bar, you’re not expected to tip. But, if you’re at a sit-down restaurant, you should tip about 10%.
You can easily find ATMs and most places accept debit and credit cards. But using a card or an ATM will cost you service fees and exchange fees, charged by your bank.
While London is quite safe, it is a good idea to beware of pickpockets, especially on public transit.
REMEMBER: Buying the currency before you travel will save you the fees charged to you by banks overseas.
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City is an affordable, and exciting tourist destination. You can expect to spend about 767 Mexican pesos per day. Here are a few basic costs to consider while budgeting for your trip to Mexico City.
Meals per day – M$157
Hostel per night – M$366
Hotel per night – M$153
Tipping is not common in Mexico. However, for good service at a restaurant, you may tip 10%.
ATMs are easily available in Mexico City. However, it’s best to go to an ATM that is at the bank (especially if it’s your bank to avoid the service fee).
Pickpockets are common in Mexico City. Find out which areas are worse than others, when you plan your trip.